Chat & Instant Messaging (177 programs)

1. 

   Psi+

   • 2

   • Free

   Free and User-Friendly Instant Messenger for Personal Computers

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   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. 

   Confide

   • 2.5

   • Free

   An encrypted and highly secretive Messenger app

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Your messages are encrypted so they cannot be stolen while transmitting, Each message will automatically delete itself after being read

   CONS: The paid version has very few extra features, Themes are pretty pointless decoration for your messenger interface
3. 

   Apple iChat AV

   • 3.2

   • Free

   A Free Communication program for Mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
4. 

   uTox

   • 3.8

   • Free

   Free and anonymous instant messaging service

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: This is absolutely free software and no advertisements are present, There are no physical servers which cab be hacked or taken offline

   CONS: This software is still under development some bugs may be present, It is only possible to communicate with others who possess this application
5. 

   Amazon Chime

   • 2

   • Trial version

   The new kid in the online meeting world: Amazon Chime

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: High-quality audio and high-definition video, Numerous features to facilitate productive meetings

   CONS: Most features require a paid subscription, Basic Plan is very limited and impractical for most users
6. 

   iChatUSBCam

   • 4

   • Trial version

   Video-conference with your usb webcam

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
7. 

   Snak

   • 3.8

   • Trial version

   IRC client for professionals

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
8. 

   Mac Messenger

   • 3

   • Free

   Open source MSN Messenger client for Mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
9. 

   VChat

   • 3.3

   • Trial version

   Videoconferencing client compatible with the CU-SeeMe protocol

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
10. 

    ICQ

    • 3.3

    • Free

    Chat with your friends on the internet

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    Bitwise IM

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Encrypted cross-platform instant messaging

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
12. 

    ShowMacster

    • 1.8

    • Trial version

    Change the way you iChat

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
13. 

    SightSpeed

    • 4.2

    • Free

    VoIP videoconferencing

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
14. 

    Megafon

    • 0.7

    • Trial version

    Talk without limits

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
15. 

    Linkinus

    • 4.3

    • Trial version

    Advanced IRC for Mac OS X

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
16. 

    BitTorrent Bleep

    • 2

    • Free

    A Free Internet program for Mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
17. 

    Chat Transcript Manager

    • 3.5

    • Trial version

    Index all your chats in a snap

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
18. 

    Fire

    • 3.7

    • Free

    Integrated messenger for AOL, ICQ ,Yahoo and MSN

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
19. 

    Gizmo

    • 3.1

    • Free

    An alternative to Skype

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
20. 

    HipChat

    • 2

    • 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