Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Connect to any IM service. Highly customizable. OTR messaging. Twitter integration.CONS: No video or voice yet. File transfer is a little flaky.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Adds more options to normal VOIP calls. Allows business users to turn VOIP services into conferencing apps. Supports up to six seperate lines.CONS: Call transfers and conferencing limted to business version.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supports a good variety of social networks and messaging services. Allows central management of various accounts. Highly customizable.CONS: Chat is a little buggy. Some social networks have more options than others.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Very slick interface. Easy to use. Suits OS X.CONS: New tweet button a bit hidden. Notifications a bit limited. Basically the same as Tweetie.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Attractive. Mute and filter unwanted tweets.CONS: No multiple accounts. Reports of bugginess.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Cross platform. Easily accessed. Make voice calls for free. Multitude of customization capabilities. International texting and calling available.CONS: Complicated to find the Skype ID. Contacts get synced without permission.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Lots of fun effects. Everything from backgrounds to accessories. More free effects on the developer site.CONS: Effects are poorly positioned.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Free to use. Highly customisable. Bookmark tweets. Growl support.CONS: Interface a bit cluttered. Not quite as slick as Tweetie.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Interesting RSS support. Open up multiple accounts. Interchangeable interface. Supports webcams.CONS: Basic interface. Limited to MSN accounts.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Small and lightwieght. Easy to use. Minimal design.CONS: Just a basic twitter app. No multi- account support.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Integrates with Skype. Simple to use.CONS: Too basic.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Makes gaming more fun. Excellent voice quality. Works with most online games.CONS: Sounds can be tricky to configure. Requires a seperate server.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Allows you to create your own TeamSpeak servers. Simple web based interface.CONS: Takes a bit of time to setup.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Now supports webcams and audio. Supports sending files. Supports Bonjour. Works between contacts on Windows Live Messenger.CONS: Interface inspired by Windows version. Intel Macs only. User profile pictures don't display properly. Can't change your own user profile picture.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Brings together all your communication needs. No need to have several different apps installed for one task. 120 minutes of free calls to US users.CONS: Can be slow to start and shutdown. Takes a lot of configuration.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supposedly connects to most major IM networks. Supports sending and receiving of files. Simple clean interface.CONS: Adding IM networks is not clear enough. No video or audio. No Help file. Lengthy sign-up process.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Growl updates. Simple interface.CONS: Currently only popular in US.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Use Wave outside your browser.CONS: Generally underdeveloped. Feels unfinished.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Looks great. All functions are beautifully integrated and intuitive. Fast and lightweight. Drag and drop images to Twitter.CONS: Beta version.