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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

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

Send free text, audio and video messages from your Android phone

16006 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; Windows; Windows Phone; iPhone; Web Apps

Official Facebook app for Android

7453 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; Mac

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

4718 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 chat9.8.000000010161

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

Another messaging app you don't need

3244 votes

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

Facebook for Windows 101.3.0.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The free official Facebook app for Windows 10

2758 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

WeChat2.6.0.1018

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

350 votes

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

Google Translate4.4.0.RC01

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

Your pocket translator

398 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

Telegram4.8.9

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

Fast and secure messaging app

472 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

Hangouts

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Google's complete messaging app

214 votes

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

Way2SMS2.5

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Java

Free App for News Lovers

139 votes

PROS: Available in eight different Indian languages, Regular news updates
CONS: Plagued with pop up ads, Format is a bit cluttered

Hike Messenger

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

Send free SMS messages with this WhatsApp-style app

242 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

Twitter for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Native Twitter app for Windows 8

258 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

Baidu App Store5.0.1.8503

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Download Apps From A Chinese Store For Free!

73 votes

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

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

374 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

FastMeet1.24.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A Free App to Chat, Flirt and Make Love

16 votes

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PROS: Being able to view people nearby, Free version available
CONS: Scammers and spammers could still be loitering, The existing interface is a bit vague

Tango1.6.14117

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

The Tango app for your PC

2475 votes

PROS: Makes video calls to mobile phones, Good audio and video quality, Simple and efficient
CONS: Very basic options, Video quality varies

Tagged - Meet, Chat & Datingvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

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

7 votes

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Cake - Video Chat Messenger & Live Streaming5.9

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone

A free social networking app for iPhone, by NetTangerine Inc

4 votes

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ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voicevaries-by-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free App for Smart Callers

43 votes

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PROS: Free text messaging and video calls, Ability to send pictures
CONS: The interface is rather confusing, Calls are rather expensive

MeetMe: Chat & Meet New Peoplevaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A Social App That’s More Than Just Dating

12 votes

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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

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	imo free video calls and chat	9.8.000000010161	3244	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Web Apps
2	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	4718	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
3	Facebook	varies-with-device	7453	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
4	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	16006	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, Mac
5	Facebook for Windows 10	1.3.0.9	2758	7.6	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

imo free video calls and chat

9.8.000000010161

3244

8.3

Android, Windows, iPhone, Web Apps

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

4718