Chat & Instant Messaging (204 programs)

1. 

   One Chat Lite - Messenger

   • 4.1

   • Free

   One Chat Lite - Free All in One Messenger App

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Supports 20 different messaging services, covering historical and popular options. Privacy mode with TouchID support provides added security. Advanced media support enables media sharing and video chat in addition to text. Supports notification alerts and enables replying from within notifications.

   CONS: Does not support enterprise versions of some messengers such as HipChat. Some apps require re-logging in when going between app and One Chat Lite. Only 2 messenger services enabled in free version. Missing support for many messaging apps depending on your preferences.
2. 

   BetterApp - Desktop App for Google Hangouts

   • 4.6

   • Paid

   Cool Tool for Social People

   License

   Paid Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Very easy to use. Comes with a cool design.

   CONS: Need to get Google Hangouts separately. Only compatible with iOS.
3. 

   Messenger for Tinder

   • 4.9

   • Paid

   Paid-for Tinder messaging on Mac

   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. 

   Feem for Mac

   • 5

   • Trial version

   Feem: Painless local sharing

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: No need to use internet.
5. 

   Blue Jeans

   • 4.8

   • Trial version

   Smart Software for Companies

   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.
6. 

   Lync for Mac

   • 0.5

   • Free

   A Holistic Business Tool by Microsoft Now for Mac’s

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Improves user productivity. Controls communication costs.

   CONS: Activity feeds tab not available. Communication from within SharePoint not possible.
7. 

   Franz

   • 3.5

   • Free

   All-in-one app for chatting

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Can add several accounts. Adapts interface if messaging platforms well. Simple interface. Easily accessible.

   CONS: Uses a lot of memory. Does not support some messaging platforms. Difficult to set-up accounts. Doesn’t support audio in some apps.
8. 

   Discord

   • 3.7

   • Free

   Free chat service for Mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Invite-only. Intuitive UI. Cross-platform. Highly customizable. Plenty of mediums to chat.

   CONS: Slightly cluttered.
9. 

   XChat Azure

   • 4

   • Free

   A free program for mac, by YunWon Jeong

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
10. 

    Pin for Pinterest

    • 2.1

    • Free

    A free program for mac, by Chatsworth and Whitton Limited

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    Nimbuzz - Free Calls & Messaging

    • 4

    • Free

    A free program for mac, by Nimbuzz

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
12. 

    App for Vine - Menu Tab

    • 4.7

    • Free

    A free program for mac, by FRESH SQUEEZED APPS LLC

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
13. 

    Twitterrific for Twitter

    • 4.6

    • Paid

    A full version program for mac, by The Iconfactory

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
14. 

    Pixfeed

    • 4.2

    • Free

    A free program for mac, by MOKA Code

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
15. 

    Free Phone Calls and SMS Texting with CFC io

    • 4

    • Free

    A free program for mac, by IXC Global Wholesale Inc.

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
16. 

    Caprine

    • 4.9

    • Free

    Unofficial messaging app

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Focus on privacy. Different customizable themes.

    CONS: Not available from official online stores. Vibrant theme only for macOS.
17. 

    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.
18. 

    DeskChat

    • 4

    • Paid

    A full version program for mac

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
19. 

    WeiboX

    • 5

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
20. 

    Echofon Lite for Twitter

    • 4.1

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac