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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Windows Phone; iPhone; Mac

Send free text messages from your Android phone

819 votes

PROS: Lets you send photos, audio, video, location, and links, Group messaging, Works across different platforms, Support for Android Wear, Syncs with web version, Free calls, Save chats automatically to Google Drive
CONS: Only works if the other person has the app

Facebookvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Windows Phone; BlackBerry; Web Apps

Official Facebook app for Android

1074 votes

PROS: Easy to get around, Upload photos from your phone, Real time notifications, Chat, Good integration with Android system
CONS: Not optimized for tablets, News feed isn't ordered chronologically

Messenger(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; BlackBerry

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

595 votes

PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
CONS: Compatible apps require new download

imo free video calls and chat9.8.000000009541

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

140 votes

PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat
CONS: Offers nothing new

Telegram4.2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Web Apps

Fast and secure messaging app

142 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

Facebook for Windows 101.3.0.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The free official Facebook app for Windows 10

762 votes

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PROS: Excellent user experience, Responsive controls, Ideal for Facebook use on tablets, Displays most important status updates
CONS: No new functions, Account and privacy options could be improved

Google Translate4.4.0.RC01

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Web Apps

Your pocket translator

68 votes

PROS: Translates from text, picture, voice, and SMS, 60 supported languages, Functions to translate offline, Good voice recognition, You can hear the pronunciation
CONS: The translations are not always perfect

Hangouts

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Google's complete messaging app

18 votes

PROS: Excellent sync across devices, Feature rich, Easy to use
CONS: No Google Drive integration, Collects data on how you use the app

WeChat2.6.0.1018

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

58 votes

PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
CONS: No video or audio support

Hike Messenger

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone; iPhone

Send free SMS messages with this WhatsApp-style app

318 votes

PROS: Fast and easy to use, Lets you share multimedia, location, etc., Group chat, Plenty of emoticons, Supports Hidden chats
CONS: Not innovative, Some bugs

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free social & communication app for Android, by Soft Lab

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TangoVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

212 votes

PROS: Simple to set up, Make free calls over 3G, 4G or WiFi, Easy to use, Good call quality, Play games, listen to music, send animations and more, Good friend discovery and social features
CONS: No group video conferencing, Limited privacy settings

Twitter for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Native Twitter app for Windows 8

94 votes

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PROS: Tweet in a Modern UI app setting, Easy to navigate, Can view web pages and media within the app, Mention notifications
CONS: Mentions must have exact username to link to profiles, Can encounter daily tweet limits, Doesn't natively support multiple accounts

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

265 votes

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PROS: Simple to navigate, High quality voice calls, Send voice recordings to chat messages
CONS: Requires access to your location, Will only work with Windows 8 and upwards

Baidu App Store5.0.1.8503

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Download Apps From A Chinese Store For Free!

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PROS: Great for Chinese users, Multilingual support
CONS: Mostly Chinese apps, Small selection

GO SMS Pro

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A SMS app that really delivers

115 votes

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PROS: Focus on privacy and security, Send images, videos and voice messages, Close enough to stock messaging app to make it very easy to use, Customize your messages with different themes, fonts and photos
CONS: No overall app lock, Appearance is a touch boring

MeetMe: Chat & Meet New Peoplevaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A Social App That’s More Than Just Dating

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PROS: More than just dating, Private chat sessions,
CONS: Not ideal if you’re looking for a “date”, Multiple alternative site options

Tagged - Meet, Chat & Datingvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free social & communication app for Android, by Ifwe Inc.

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QQ6.6.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Mac; Windows; iPhone

Free social messaging app

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PROS: Free download , Translation feature,
CONS: Low Western user base , Some technical concerns

SOMA Messenger(free video call and chat) 1.3.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

The best messaging app for voice and video calls

21 votes

PROS: Safe and secure, Quality audio and video
CONS: Another messaging app, Convincing your friends to use it

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Facebook for Windows 10	1.3.0.9	762	7.1	Windows
2	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	595	6.7	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
3	Facebook	varies-with-device	1074	6.7	Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, BlackBerry
4	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	819	6.3	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
5	Hike Messenger		318	6.2	Android, Windows Phone, iPhone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Facebook for Windows 10

1.3.0.9

762

7.1

Windows

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

595