Chat & Instant Messaging (219 programs)

Pros: Great design. Good performance. Take your profile and message logs with you anywhere.

Cons: Not many internet cafés use Macs.

Pros: Real-time Danmu chat for on-screen viewer interaction. Supports high-definition and 4K streaming quality. Mac client optimized with hardware acceleration for smooth playback. Available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Cons: On-screen messages are public to all viewers. User feedback notes aggressive monetization practices. App Store macOS build requires macOS 11.0 or later.

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.

Pros: View chat history. iChat doesn't need to be launched. Search by buddy, date or keyword.

Cons: Not that easy to browse through.

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.