Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

1. 

   iMessenger

   • 4.5

   • Paid

   A full version program for mac

   License

   Paid Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
2. 

   mysms - SMS Texting & SMS Sync - Send MMS & files

   • 4.9

   • Free

   A free program for mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
3. 

   FunkeeStory

   • 4

   • Trial version

   Instant message backup for your Treo

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
4. 

   Echofon Lite for Twitter

   • 4.1

   • Free

   A free program for mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
5. 

   VChat

   • 3.3

   • Trial version

   Videoconferencing client compatible with the CU-SeeMe protocol

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
6. 

   More iChat Smileys

   • 2.9

   • Free

   120 smileys for your chat client

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Wide choice.

   CONS: Some look outdated.
7. 

   Iris

   • 3.3

   • Trial version

   Get creative with your iSight

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Easy to set up and use. Add filters before snapshot. Make videos and snapshots. Share videos.

   CONS: Limited control.
8. 

   Syrinx

   • 4.5

   • Free

   Free and highly customizable Twitter client

   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. 

   HipChat

   • 4.4

   • Trial version

   A Trial version Internet program for Mac

   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.
10. 

    Speakables for Skype

    • 4.7

    • Free

    Use Skype remotely

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    Tweetbot

    • 3.3

    • Paid

    A great alternative Twitter app for OS X

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Neat interface. Mute filters function. Multiple timelines. Compact.

    CONS: Preferences button inactive.
12. 

    AdiumBook

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Sync Adium and Address Book

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Sync contacts easily.

    CONS: Limited features.
13. 

    Psi

    • 3.4

    • Free

    Instant messaging as free and open as it should be

    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.
14. 

    Wire — Private Messenger

    • 4

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
15. 

    Goofy

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Free open-source Facebook messenger

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Free and open-source. Clever features.

    CONS: RAM intensive. Little advantage over Facebook's page.
16. 

    iChatUSBCam

    • 4

    • Trial version

    Video-conference with your usb webcam

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
17. 

    Itsy

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Tiny desktop Twitter app

    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.
18. 

    Windows Live Messenger Widget

    • 2.1

    • Free

    Messenger for Mac on your Dashboard

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Works with Hotmail and MSN domains. Lightweight.

    CONS: Interface is very poor. Lacks many standard features.
19. 

    Conversation

    • 3.4

    • Free

    Easy IRC for Mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Clean interface. Works with any server.

    CONS: Limited customization. Do newbies know XDCC.
20. 

    Head for Instagram

    • 4.4

    • Paid

    A full version program for Mac, by Chanok Opapongpunt.

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac