Chat & Instant Messaging (230 programs)
Pros: Centralized communication and collaboration tools. Strong integration of messaging, meetings, and files. Supports structured team-based workflows.
Cons: Notification management can feel overwhelming. Interface flexibility is limited. Feature depth may require adjustment time.
Pros: Comes with various free functionalities. Features varied pricing plans. Offers support for HD video calls. Comes with a clean interface.
Cons: Needs good internet connectivity. Occasional crashes and lags.
Pros: Easy to join group chats. Supports up to 8 people in a group call. Allows simultaneous group calls. Allows users to play games while on the call.
Cons: Lots of call dropouts. Some games do not work. Can be too invasive. Uses an excessive amount of battery.
Pros: Reliable text-based and video messaging. Screen sharing support. Record call feature. Supports file-sharing.
Cons: Difficult to use with large groups. Unreliable notifications. Slow conversation updates. Prone to lagging.
Pros: Easy to use. Does not need initial configurations. Lightweight. Encrypts messages.
Cons: Outdated interface. No one-on-one message thread.
Pros: Wide variety of creative filters. Real-time application for photos and videos. User-generated Lens community.
Cons: No integration with Snapchat accounts. Limited functionality for direct Snap exchanges.
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: 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.
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.
Pros: Very easy to use. Comes with a cool design.
Cons: Need to get Google Hangouts separately. Only compatible with iOS.
Pros: No need to use internet..
Pros: Lots of useful features. Video conferencing is smooth and clear.
Cons: Can take a little time to learn. Only the trial is free.
Pros: Improves user productivity. Controls communication costs.
Cons: Activity feeds tab not available. Communication from within SharePoint not possible.
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.
Pros: Invite-only. Intuitive UI. Cross-platform. Highly customizable. Plenty of mediums to chat.
Cons: Slightly cluttered.
