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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
TeamViewer 12.0.78716

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Simple, fast and secure desktop sharing

1600 votes
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- PROS: Very easy to use, Support for chat, voice and video, Record sessions, Transfer files
- CONS: Free version has limitations, Your friends or relatives have to learn to use it on their end too!
Skype 7.23.0.105

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Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

19653 votes
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- 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
Viber Windows 5.9.1

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Free phone calls via VoIP, chat and messages to your friends!

2950 votes
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- PROS: Free calls via VoIP to friends, Great call quality, Supports video calls, Notificatios in system tray, Contacts and messages sync between devices
- CONS: Few advanced features, App required for PC client to work
Instagram Varies with device

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Popular photo-based social network

483 votes
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- 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 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
LINE 5.9.0

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Send messages and make free calls from your PC

5500 votes
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- 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
Hangouts

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Google's complete messaging app

18 votes
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- PROS: Excellent sync across devices, Feature rich, Easy to use
- CONS: No Google Drive integration, Collects data on how you use the app
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
Skype for Windows 10 2.7

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Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

1160 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,
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
imo for Windows 10 1

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Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10

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- PROS: Simple manageable interface, Unlimited free voice and video calls
- CONS: Limited customisation and contact management options, User base smaller than major rivals
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!
Facebook Video Call Plug-in Installer 1.2.250.0

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Install Video Chat for Facebook

209 votes

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- PROS: Installation is easy
- CONS: Still has some bugs
Tango Varies with device

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Free video calling and messaging app for Android

212 votes
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- PROS: Simple to set up, Make free calls over 3G, 4G or WiFi, Easy to use, Good call quality, Play games, listen to music, send animations and more, Good friend discovery and social features
- CONS: No group video conferencing, Limited privacy settings
ICQ 8.2.7138

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Chat, play and share files with your friends

104 votes
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- 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
MSN Messenger for Windows XP 7.5.0322

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New version of the popular messaging application

884 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
Microsoft Lync 2013 15.0.4420.1017

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One of the best web conferencing apps out there

116 votes

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- 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