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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

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

Send free text messages from your Android phone

819 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

Messenger(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

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

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

595 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 chat9.8.000000009541

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

140 votes

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

Skype7.23.0.105

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

19654 votes

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

InstagramVaries with device

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

Popular photo-based social network

483 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

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1073 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 102.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

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,

Hangouts

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Google's complete messaging app

18 votes

PROS: Excellent sync across devices, Feature rich, Easy to use
CONS: No Google Drive integration, Collects data on how you use the app

WeChat2.6.0.1018

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

The popular chat app from China gets an English version

58 votes

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

Google DuoAPK

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Simple and reliable one-on-one video calling between mobile devices

1 vote

PROS: The innovative knock knock feature allows you to see who is calling before you answer, Extremely simple interface to use, Specialized to work specifically on your mobile phone or tablet so there's nothing you don't need and everything is directed to one purpose: making video calls
CONS: No voice only option, No compelling reason for IOS users to switch to Duo from Facetime for calling other iOS users, Both users need to have Duo installed to start the voice call

imo for Windows 101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

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

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free social & communication app for Android, by Soft Lab

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Yahoo! Messenger0.8.288

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; BlackBerry; Pocket PC; Mac

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

2027 votes

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

Google+(Google Plus)

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

Google's social network gets even better

36 votes

PROS: Great messenger integration, Ability to start and join hangouts from app, Auto upload photos, Transparent sharing and privacy settings, Visual redesign of news feed, Animated gifs!
CONS: New update requires Android 4.0, Not enough users on the service

TangoVaries with device

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

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

212 votes

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

BIGOLIVE1.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Live streaming chat application for smartphone users

6 votes

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PROS: An excellent alternative to traditional video chat software., It is possible to send gifts and to earn extra money through Bigo.
CONS: As some content is intended for adults, parental guidance is required., In-app purchases will be presented to the user.

ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voicefor Windows 10 Varies by device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A free program for windows

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Azar

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Meet people from Around the World

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PROS: Meet people from around the world, Unlimited text messages
CONS: Mature content, no screen for people you meet ,

Live Talk - free video chatVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free program for Android‚ by Mobile Utilities IND

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FaceTime

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Mac

Video chat done the Apple way

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Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Skype	7.23.0.105	19654	6.9	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
2	Skype for Windows 10	2.7	1160	6.8	Windows
3	Viber	5.6.0.2415	1073	6.5	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
4	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	819	6.3	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
5	Yahoo! Messenger	0.8.288	2027	4.7	Windows, Android, BlackBerry, Pocket PC

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Skype

7.23.0.105

19654

6.9

Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone

Skype for Windows 10

2.7

1160