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Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Notifications to your desktop. View your chat history and match profiles.
    CONS: Not for Android smartphone users. Steep price for an otherwise free app.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Special tag feature. Full Instagram experience. Search for other users’ photos.
    CONS: Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases. Plagued with pop-up adverts. Rather limited in its scope. Some features take time to find.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Neat interface. Mute filters function. Multiple timelines. Compact.
    CONS: Preferences button inactive.
  4. PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access. Visual and oral notifications. Ability to chat. No ads.
    CONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Your messages are encrypted so they cannot be stolen while transmitting. Each message will automatically delete itself after being read.
    CONS: The paid version has very few extra features. Themes are pretty pointless decoration for your messenger interface.
  7. 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.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. PROS: Improves user productivity. Controls communication costs.
    CONS: Activity feeds tab not available. Communication from within SharePoint not possible.
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    Spanish
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Fully customisable skins and profiles to streamline the user interface. Open APIs are available for programmers and developers.
    CONS: Access to the full version will require a paid subscription. It may suddenly drop offline from time to time for no apparent reason.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. 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.
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: High-quality audio and high-definition video. Numerous features to facilitate productive meetings.
    CONS: Most features require a paid subscription. Basic Plan is very limited and impractical for most users.
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lots of useful features. Video conferencing is smooth and clear.
    CONS: Can take a little time to learn. Only the trial is free.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Fully customizable. Chat on multiple Jabber and IM accounts. Lots of tips and strong community. SSL encryption and OpenPGP.
    CONS: Commands can be a little technical.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: No device and operating system restrictions. Create instant and scheduled meetings. HD video and audio quality even at lower bandwidths. User-friendly interface.
    CONS: Constant bugs. Supports Indian mobile numbers only.

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