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Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

  1. PROS: This is a free software package. A smaller file size could be perfect for older operating systems.
    CONS: The last software update occurred in 2012. This system is not as advanced as similar instant messenger platforms.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  3. 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.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access. Visual and aural notifications. Ability to chat.
    CONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site. Ads.
  5. 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.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: More features than MSN. Extended customization. Usually allows use of webcams (although temporarily disabled in this update). Allows you to sign into multiple accounts at once.
    CONS: Many users report problems opening webcams. Webcam/Audio support disabled in this update. Only supports audio clips not audio chats in realtime.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Neat interface. Mute filters function. Multiple timelines. Compact.
    CONS: Preferences button inactive.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access. Visual and oral notifications. Ability to chat. No ads.
    CONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  12. 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.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows you to import multiple IM clients.
    CONS: Not easy to understand at first. Interface looks very Windows.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Sits discreetly in Firefox status bar. Allows you to configure tweet retrieval times and notifications. Supports Multiple accounts. Very easy to use.
    CONS: No ability to search tweets. Can't view user profiles.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. 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.

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