Chat & Instant Messaging (229 programs)

Pros: Focus on privacy. Different customizable themes.

Cons: Not available from official online stores. Vibrant theme only for macOS.

Pros: Communicate, collaborate and connect in every platform. Utilize familiar collaborative tools. Supports most local cloud services. Do projects with a global community.

Cons: More enterprise and administration features available in Premium version. Not recommended to connect with personal Facebook account. May automatically redirects users to default browser. Does not send mail for registering work ID.

Pros: Entertaining real-time effects.

Cons: Difficult to access and use for modern setups.

Pros: Real-time integration with native apps. Customizable through AppleScript.

Cons: Limited to older macOS versions with iChat AV 2.0. No updates since 2005.

Pros: Supports nine different apps. Easy to use.

Cons: Doesn't work as well with all services.

Pros: Sync contacts easily.

Cons: Limited features.