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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

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

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

11561 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; Mac

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

3097 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

2102 votes

PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat, Completely free!
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

27128 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

Messenger for Desktop1.4.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An unofficial Facebook desktop client

2824 votes

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

TeamViewer13.0.6447

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

Simple, fast and secure desktop sharing for free

3500 votes

PROS: Very easy to use, Support for chat, voice and video, Record sessions, Transfer files, Free, Available for Mac, Android, iOS and Windows Phone as well
CONS: Free version has limitations, Your friends or relatives have to learn to use it on their end too!

Telegram4.2.2

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

Fast and secure messaging app

387 votes

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

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1873 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

LINE5.6.0.1625

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

Send messages and make free calls from your PC

4832 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

imo for Windows 101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10

187 votes

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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 MessengerInternational 1.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Complete IM client with cute design and great features

691 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!

WO Mic2.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Turn your smartphone into a microphone

107 votes

PROS: Save on microphone cost, Multiple connection methods
CONS: Not compatible with iPhone, Only for use with Android OS

LINE for Windows 10

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The ultimate communication app, also on Windows 10

359 votes

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PROS: Simple to navigate, High quality voice calls, Send voice recordings to chat messages
CONS: Requires access to your location, Will only work with Windows 8 and upwards

BBMVaries with device

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

An instant messaging classic goes multi-platform

502 votes

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

X-Lite4.9.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

An introduction to VoIP

233 votes

PROS: Free to download, Introduces VoIP
CONS: Just a demo, Full version requires subscription, <strong>NOTE</strong>: The wrong keyword was attached to this description. In order to submit, I have to include it 3 times: Software 1032, Software 1032, Software 1032.

Windows Live MessengerBuild 14.0.8117.416 2009

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Symbian; iPhone

See. Hear. Share. Instantly.

23264 votes

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

ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voicevaries-by-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free App for Smart Callers

37 votes

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PROS: Free text messaging and video calls, Ability to send pictures
CONS: The interface is rather confusing, Calls are rather expensive

OpenVPN2.09

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Secure connections for Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

117 votes

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PROS: Easy to setup, Very secure, Picks up dropped connections automatically
CONS: Does not reconnect quickly enough

PS4 Remote Play

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

A free PC games program for Windows

98 votes

FaceTimefor Mac 1.0.5

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac; iPhone

Video chat done the Apple way

829 votes

PROS: Looks great, Excellent minimal interface, Calls are really simple to make
CONS: Contact adding cannot be done in-app, Only available on Apple products

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	11561	7.718640256033214	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
2	Windows Live Messenger	Build 14.0.8117.416 2009	23264	7.6279917469050655	Windows, Symbian, iPhone
3	TeamViewer	13.0.6447	3500	7.272857142857133	Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone
4	Skype	7.23.0.105	27128	7.1766661751695375	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
5	LINE	5.6.0.1625	4832	7.090625000000002	Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

WhatsApp Messenger

2.18.78

11561

7.718640256033214

Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone

Windows Live Messenger

Build 14.0.8117.416 2009

23264