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Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Attractive. Mute and filter unwanted tweets.
    CONS: No multiple accounts. Reports of bugginess.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Integrates with Skype. Simple to use.
    CONS: Too basic.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Growl updates. Simple interface.
    CONS: Currently only popular in US.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Use Wave outside your browser.
    CONS: Generally underdeveloped. Feels unfinished.
  20. 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.

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