Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Allows up to 6 video conference calls at once. Very good looking interface and feel. Allows you to place video contacts in a sidebar. Excellent video quality.CONS: Automatically adds itself to your startup items without prompting.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Reliable text-based and video messaging. Screen sharing support. Record call feature. Supports file-sharing.CONS: Difficult to use with large groups. Unreliable notifications. Slow conversation updates. Prone to lagging.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Meet new people. Large number of users. Receive notifications. Lots of information in profiles.CONS: Chat needs improvement. Premium features need to remove limits.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Available on every major platform. MMS support. Syncs contacts and messages. Text other mysms users for free.CONS: Have to trust mysms with your contacts. Not many advanced features.- 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
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Great design. Good performance. Take your profile and message logs with you anywhere.CONS: Not many internet cafés use Macs.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: View chat history. iChat doesn't need to be launched. Search by buddy, date or keyword.CONS: Not that easy to browse through.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Loads of plugins. XMPP client (works with ICQ, MSN, Google Talk). Manage messages via inbox. Sharing whiteboard is fun.CONS: Normal messages a little confusing. Can't use multiple accounts. Sometimes stalls at startup.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- 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.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Adds hundreds of new functionalities to iChat. Includes Growl support. All contacts grouped into one contacts pane. Free to use.CONS: Still doesn't feel quite as slick as Adium. No off the record messaging.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Has tons of features, from an IM client to online videos. Well-presented and polished interface. Includes RSS feeds. Widgets expand goober Messenger.CONS: Interface is a little cluttered. Radio and video channels are obscure. Video, mobile and landline calling not available yet. A lot to pack into what is essentially an IM client. Supported by ads.- 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
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Use Wave outside your browser.CONS: Generally underdeveloped. Feels unfinished.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
