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![WhatsApp Messenger]()
WhatsApp Messengervaries-with-device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Android
- Windows
- iPhone
- Windows Phone
- Mac
Send free text, audio and video messages from your Android phone
- 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
- PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
- CONS: Compatible apps require new download
- PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
- CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra
![WhatsApp Web]()
- PROS: Familiar WhatsApp look and feel makes it easy to use, End-to-end message encryption, Well-designed user interface displays all the information you need, Seamless link up between mobile and web versions, Completely free
- CONS: Lacking a lot of features
- 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
- PROS: Simple and minimalist interface, Video calls to multiple people, Apps available during video calls
- CONS: No audio calls, Chrome must always be open
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imo for Windows 101
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10
- PROS: Simple manageable interface, Unlimited free voice and video calls
- CONS: Limited customisation and contact management options, User base smaller than major rivals
- PROS: Amazing video quality!, Highly customizable, Great privacy settings
- CONS: Animated backgrounds are ad-ridden, Long installation process, Too much bloat
- PROS: Free calls and messages, Group chats, Many stickers, Minimalist interface...
- CONS: ...that's not very appealing, You need to have the LINE app on your mobile
- PROS: Great interface, Easy bot scripting
- CONS: No Ctrl+F, Slow log retrieval
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QQ MessengerInternational 1.6
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Complete IM client with cute design and great features
- PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface, Lots of customization options, Support for text, voice and video chats, Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing..., Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recording
- CONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult, You can't download new interface themes, Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!
- PROS: Excellent call quality, Clean interface, Imports contacts automatically, The Dock function, Dynamic icons
- CONS: Doesn't support video calls, No innovative features, Can't sign out
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ICQ10.0.12341
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
- Windows Phone
Chat, play and share files with your friends
- PROS: Easy, quick installation, Nice interface design, Loads of smileys, animations and other eye-candy, Text and video chats, Integration with social networks
- CONS: Video chat is not embedded in the conversation window, Social networks must be configured on the program's website, No innovation over other IM apps
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MSN Messengerfor Windows XP 7.5.0322
New version of the popular messaging application
- PROS: Very easy to use, Lots of fancy customization options, Decent video conferencing function
- CONS: No VoIP features to speak of, Filled with not-so-subtle plugs to MSN services
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Google Talk1.0.0.105
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- iPhone
- BlackBerry
A Google Talk client to call your Gmail contacts for free
- PROS: Minimalist, PC to PC calls, Compatible with Jabber/XMPP
- CONS: Too basic, Little room for customization
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Microsoft Lync 201315.0.4420.1017
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
One of the best web conferencing apps out there
- PROS: Easy to use interface, Tons of features, Excellent video and collaboration tools, Well thought out ecosystem
- CONS: Chat feature could be more fleshed out, Only available with certain versions of Office
- PROS: Organizes information, Nice interface, Automatically updated
- CONS: Home feed can quickly get too busy
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Windows Live Messenger16.4.3522
See. Hear. Share. Instantly.
- PROS: Nice customizable interface, Great photo sharing service, New options for contacts management, Tons of emoticons, winks and other eye-candy for chats
- CONS: No custom status messages, Uncomfortable menu buttons, Installation file is getting bloated, Advertisement on the main interface
- PROS: Based on the same foundations as Firefox, etc., Much improved mail features, Browsing is quicker and more similar to Firefox
- CONS: No way to import passwords and user names from previous versions, Not many people will need the whole suite, Some feel it has strayed from it's Netscape roots
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messenger | (Facebook Messenger) varies-with-device | 8624 | 8.3 | Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone |
| 2 | WhatsApp Messenger | varies-with-device | 25071 | 8.2 | Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone |
| 3 | MSN Messenger | for Windows XP 7.5.0322 | 10254 | 8 | Windows, Mac, Pocket PC |
| 4 | Windows Live Messenger | 16.4.3522 | 23318 | 7.6 | Windows, Symbian |
| 5 | Skype | 8.33.0.50 | 28678 | 7.2 | Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone |
