Download Social Chat - Best Software & Apps

  • WhatsApp Messenger

    2.19.69

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Mac

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

    8
    38659 votes
    • PROS: Group chat with personalization options, End-to-end encryption, File sharing with up to 100 MB size, Support for syncing and Android Wear
    • CONS: Requires to be downloaded on other devices to enable communication, Data charges can be still applied, Communications in WhatsApp are shared, Lacks extra contents other than communication
  • Messenger

    205.0.0.18.110

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Mac

    Get in touch with your friends: text, voice calls, and video calls all included

    8
    15129 votes
    • PROS: Personalize your chat box, Light and dark theme, Create group chats, Send document files
    • CONS: Cluttered with features, Calls may consume large amount of data, Cannot check Facebook notifications through the app, Requires log-in
  • imo free video calls and chat

    9.8.000000011461

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone

    Another messaging app you don't need

    8
    7304 votes
    • PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat, Completely free!
    • CONS: Offers nothing new
  • Facebook

    211.0.0.43.112

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Web Apps

    Official Facebook app for Android, connecting on the go

    8
    10383 votes
    • PROS: Easy to navigate, Allows user to upload photos directly from their phone, Other tabs are accessible from the news feed, Real-time notifications
    • CONS: Separate messaging, News feed are not chronologically arrange, Constant updates sometimes leave the users baffled, Catch-all drawer
  • Instagram

    varies-by-device

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    iPhone
    Web Apps

    Popular photo-based social network

    9
    4457 votes
    • PROS: Easy to use, Share to various social networks, Impressive photo editor, Tag friends in images, Geotagging support, Capture and share video
    • CONS: Requires sign-up
  • WeChat

    2.6.7

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    iPhone
    Mac

    The popular chat app from China gets an English version

    9
    561 votes
    • PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
    • CONS: No video or audio support
  • Viber

    varies-with-device

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Mac

    Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

    8
    3342 votes
    • PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
    • CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber
  • Skype for Windows 10

    14.34.81.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

    7
    1795 votes
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    • PROS: Supports video chats, texting and instant messaging, High quality video chats, Automatically imports contacts from Microsoft accounts, Lots of emoticons, Free group video calls and screen sharing
    • CONS: Interface looks a bit sparse, Contacts may need editing after importing
  • Discord

    0.301

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Chat with friends, family and fellow gamers, for free

    9
    361 votes
    • PROS: Great interface, Easy bot scripting
    • CONS: No Ctrl+F, Slow log retrieval
  • LINE

    5.15.0.1908

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    iPhone
    Mac

    Send messages and make free calls from your PC

    7
    5086 votes
    • 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
  • Badoo

    5.107.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Mac
    Web Apps

    Get social with Badoo

    8
    242 votes
    • PROS: Free to use, Easy messaging system, Lots of users to potentially interact with
    • CONS: Some users report fake accounts are common, Hard to delete an account
  • Tagged - Meet, Chat & Dating

    9.9.1

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    A New Social Media Platform

    8
    21 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Log in or sign up with Google or Facebook, Chat with random strangers, Learn to gain social skills, Users can be themselves
    • CONS: Needs parental guidance, Can be abused by potential predators, Additional benefits hidden by paywall, Fake users may pretend as actual people
  • Live Talk - free video chat

    1.0.27

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    Live Conversation On Device

    8
    68 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Chat on live video, Converse with strangers, Establish new connections, Gain social confidence
    • CONS: Needs parental supervision, Limited to a certain region, Cannot control which person to talk with, No helpful tools or options
  • Live Talk - free video chat

    2.0.7

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    Free Video Calling Software for Smartphones

    8
    261 votes
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    • PROS: This can be a viable option for those who do not wish to pay for more complicated software bundles., Not much memory will be required during the download process.
    • CONS: Some users have complained about the number of in-app purchases., The app itself is not appropriate for younger users.
  • Mingle2: Online Dating & Chat

    5.1.5

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    Free Online Dating Appication for Smartphones

    8
    23 votes
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    • PROS: This application is absolutely free, Users can send an unlimited number of messages
    • CONS: There are numerous third-party advertisements, Some have complained that the number of scammers has increased dramatically
  • ICQ

    10.0.12341

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Chat, play and share files with your friends

    7
    1166 votes
    • 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
  • QQ International - Chat & Call

    5.1.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    A free social & communication app for Android, by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Ltd

    10
    5 votes
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    • qeep

      4.3.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android

      Chat, Flirt, Friends

      8
      78 votes
      Download
      • PROS: Fast and easy sign-up, Photoblogging support, Twitter-style 'pinboard' feature, Send gifts, Play games online
      • CONS: Largely 'immature' community, Some X-rated content in the photoblogs
    • Discord - Chat for Gamers

      8.5.5

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android
      iPhone

      Chat with friends, family and fellow gamers, for free

      9
      5 votes
      • PROS: Great interface, Easy bot scripting
      • CONS: No Ctrl+F, Slow log retrieval
    • Kik

      15.6.0.19846

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android

      Basic chat app that aims to be more than just a messaging service

      7
      195 votes
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      • PROS: Play games in the app, Easy to use, Send videos, images, sketches and memes, Bots
      • CONS: Limited features, Basic user interface, A lot of spam
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