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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

15932 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

7441 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

4700 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

3232 votes

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

Instagramvaries-by-device

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

Popular photo-based social network

1638 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

WeChat2.6.0.1018

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

349 votes

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

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

2072 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

LINE5.8.0.1706

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

4877 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

Skype for Windows 102.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

1650 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

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Video Calling Software for Smartphones

114 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.

Badoo4.56.2

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

Get social with Badoo

187 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

Discord

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Chat with friends, family and fellow gamers, for free

191 votes

PROS: Great interface, Easy bot scripting
CONS: No Ctrl+F, Slow log retrieval

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

ICQ10.0.12341

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Windows Phone; Windows Mobile; Symbian

Chat, play and share files with your friends

1154 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

Camfrog Video Chat6.21.679

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Join live streaming video chat rooms

888 votes

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PROS: Lots of people online, Lots of different rooms available, Good for those using sign language
CONS: Very confusing and overwhelming at first, Interface looks a bit cheap

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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Mingle2: Online Dating & Chat3.0.6

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Free Online Dating Appication for Smartphones

5 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

Paltalk11.6.604.17056

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Talk and video chat with people from around the world

632 votes

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PROS: Chat with hundreds of people , Lots of chatrooms, Supports audio and webcams
CONS: Too many banners, Difficult to get to grips with, Free plan is a bit too limited

qeep2.14.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Java

Chat, Flirt, Friends

54 votes

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

FaceTime

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Mac

Video chat done the Apple way

23 votes

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	imo free video calls and chat	9.8.000000010161	3232	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Web Apps
2	Messenger	(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device	4700	8.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
3	Facebook	varies-with-device	7441	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
4	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	15932	7.9	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, Mac
5	LINE	5.8.0.1706	4877	7.1	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

imo free video calls and chat

9.8.000000010161

3232

8.3

Android, Windows, iPhone, Web Apps

Messenger

(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

4700