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WhatsApp Messenger 2.16.351

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Send free text messages from your Android phone

818 votes
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- 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
imo free video calls and chat (imo instant messenger) 9.8.000000003991

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Another messaging app you don't need

140 votes
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- PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat
- CONS: Offers nothing new
Messenger (Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

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Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

595 votes
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- PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
- CONS: Compatible apps require new download
Messenger for Desktop 1.4.3

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An unofficial Facebook desktop client

1368 votes
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- Messenger for Desktop for Windows
- Messenger for Desktop for Mac
- PROS: Chat without opening Facebook, Facebook options are automatically imported, Same options as the official Facebook Messenger apps
- CONS: Unofficial app that isn't associated with or supported by Facebook, Interface is unimaginative
Telegram 3.14

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Fast and secure messaging app

142 votes
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- 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
WhatsApp Messenger 2.12.965

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Send free text messages on your BlackBerry

771 votes
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- WhatsApp Messenger for BlackBerry
- WhatsApp Messenger for Java
- PROS: Free text messages to other WhatsApp users, Send photos, videos, location, contacts and more, Email chat history
- CONS: Tied to the WhatsApp protocol, Tedious setup process
WeChat 1.1.0.41

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The popular chat app from China gets an English version

57 votes
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- PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
- CONS: No video or audio support
Hike Messenger

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Send free SMS messages with this WhatsApp-style app

318 votes
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- 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
Free WhatsApp Messenger Tips 1.0.0.1

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A free app for Android‚ by Tipndradev

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Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228

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The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

2027 votes
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- PROS: Amazing video quality!, Highly customizable, Great privacy settings
- CONS: Animated backgrounds are ad-ridden, Long installation process, Too much bloat
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!
BBM Varies with device

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An instant messaging classic goes multi-platform

277 votes
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- PROS: Multichat, Sending files, photos, voice memos, BBM groups, You control the people who can send you messages
- CONS: BB 10 interface lacks some flexibility, No VoIP, Registration takes a little too long
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 8.5.3.9

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Official text and voice chat client for BlackBerry devices

1807 votes

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- PROS: Easy to manage contacts, Add photos, videos and voice notes, Share events, music and locations, Group chat
- CONS: Not all functions work on all versions of BB OS
Messenger WithYou 2.0.90

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Run Windows Live Messenger on your Android

14 votes

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- PROS: Well designed, Easy to use, Share files, Shows notifications
- CONS: Lacks options, Small file size limit when sharing
Windows Live Messenger Speed 0.17

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A Free app for Android

2 votes

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Windows Live Messenger Build 14.0.8117.416 2009

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See. Hear. Share. Instantly.

4866 votes
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- Windows Live Messenger for Windows
- Windows Live Messenger for Symbian
- 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
MSN Messenger for Windows XP 7.5.0322

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Pocket PC

New version of the popular messaging application

883 votes
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- 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
Windows Live Messenger Portable 14.0.8117.416

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Windows Live Messenger without installation

350 votes

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- PROS: No installation required, Can be run from a USB key, Includes all the functionality from the desktop version
- CONS: Somewhat unstable, May trigger antivirus alarms
Lite for Facebook & Messenger 1.1.5

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A free program for android, by Social Network Lite

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Nimbuzz 2.9.4

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Old-fashioned and out-dated instant messaging platform

1127 votes
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- PROS: Enables you to sync contacts with your mobile phone,
- CONS: Fewer options than other similar tools, Really outdated, Only supports Facebook Chat