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QQ Messenger International 1.6

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Complete IM client with cute design and great features

549 votes

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- 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!
IMVU 526.6

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Unique 3D IM client with avatars

947 votes
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- IMVU for Windows
- IMVU for Mac
- PROS: Very original 3D chat rooms, Totally customizable avatars, Credits enable you to acquire new stuff
- CONS: Chat in speech bubbles is confusing, It can take some time to load
*Spark beta 1.0.1

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Spark-up your Android home page

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- PROS: Adds functionality to your phone
- CONS: Slow, Unstable, Doesn't add anything new
Nimbuzz Messenger 3.7.0

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Chat for free on your Android phone

55 votes
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- PROS: Supports a wide range of networks, Organizes contacts very well, Offers lots of ways to communicate, Free text messaging
- CONS: Poor access to Facebook contacts, No video chat, Temperamental Skype voice chat
IM+ Pro for BlackBerry 10.3

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Talk with everyone at once

14 votes
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- IM+ Pro for BlackBerry
- IM+ Pro for iPhone
- PROS: Access all popular services, Simple to use
- CONS: Can be a battery drain, Large contact lists take time to load
IM+ Instant Messaging for Windows Phone

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Windows Phone

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AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) 8.0.7.1

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Windows

IM, text, voice and video application in one

42 votes

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- PROS: Allows huge file sending, E-mail client features
- CONS: Video conferencing options not clear, Not as many users online as with other IM services
Digsby Beta Build 90

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Merge IM, email and social network accounts under one interface

39 votes

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- PROS: Control IM, email and social network accounts from one single interface, Support for the most popular online services, Clear, organized interface, Very complete settings menu
- CONS: A bit slow when logging in, Facebook doesn't work properly with Digsby
Trillian 5.3.0.7

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The popular multi-platform IM client is back!

89 votes
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- Trillian for Windows
- Trillian for Mac
- PROS: Compact design, Support for a dozen different protocols, Extensive settings menu
- CONS: Interface can get a bit overwhelming
IM+ for Windows 10 0.7

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Windows

A multi-service chat client

20 votes

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- PROS: Connects with popular social networks, Ability to send pictures, Consolidates all of your chats
- CONS: Doesn't offer much over stand-alone clients, Basic looking and feeling interface
IM+ (IMPlus) Pro 8.6.3

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Instant messaging over various networks

7 votes
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Jitsi Beta 1 1.0

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Free messenger client supporting audio and video chats

14 votes
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- Jitsi for Windows
- Jitsi for Mac
- PROS: Supports a wide range of IM protocols, Supports audio and video chats, Simple to setup and use
- CONS: Beta version may be unstable
Psi 0.14

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Instant messaging as free and open as it should be

11 votes
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- Psi for Windows
- Psi for Mac
- PROS: Fully customizable, Chat on multiple Jabber and IM accounts, Lots of tips and strong community, SSL encryption and OpenPGP
- CONS: Commands can be a little technical
BigAnt Messenger

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Windows

Powerful, secure IM client for local networks

14 votes

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- PROS: Includes both client and server apps, Attractive interface, Support for file transfer and video chats
- CONS: None so far
Adium 1.5.9

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Mac

Alternative instant messaging

23 votes

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- PROS: Connect to any IM service, Highly customizable, OTR messaging, Twitter integration,
- CONS: No video or voice yet, File transfer is a little flaky
goober Messenger 2.1

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Windows

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Multifunctional messenger with TV, radio and more

4 votes
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- goober Messenger for Windows
- goober Messenger for Mac
- PROS: Has tons of features from an IM client to online videos , Well presented and polished interface, Includes RSS feeds and HD video chats, Widgets expand goober Messenger
- CONS: Interface is a little cluttered, Radio and video channels are obscure, A lot to pack into what is essentially an IM client
Miranda IM 0.10.22

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Windows

Add multiple messaging clients in one simple interface

34 votes

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IM+ Instant Messenger Varies with device

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Windows

A free program for windows

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IM Lock Home Ed 2010

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Windows

Block Instant Messenging, Web Chat, Web Games

14 votes

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Messenger Key 8.5.3062

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Windows

Recover passwords for several different IM clients

4 votes

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