Chat & Instant Messaging (177 programs)
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: No need to open Facebook, Facebook options are automatically imported, Same features and functions as the original Messenger, AccessibleCONS: Limited customization options- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Meet new people, Large number of users, Receive notifications, Lots of information in profilesCONS: Chat needs improvement, Premium features need to remove limits- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: All your messaging and file transfer in one place, User friendly and smart desig, Syncs with mobile devicesCONS: Can take some time for the whole team to learn- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Simple interface, Stable audio and video calls, Video conferencing feature supports up to 50 participants with no time limit, Customizable chatsCONS: No default end-to-end encryption- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Syncs chats with mobile devices, Very easy to use, Good alternative to Skype and MessagesCONS: No video chats, No video conferencing- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to use, Several skins to choose from, Employs tabs, Offers an advanced search option, Ability to silence users or topics, SupportCONS: Opens your browser to view images and videos, Doesn't offer insights or post statistics, A bit resource heavy- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Available on every major platform, MMS support, Syncs contacts and messages, Text other mysms users for freeCONS: Have to trust mysms with your contacts, Not many advanced features- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access, Visual and oral notifications, Ability to chat, No adsCONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Neat interface, Mute filters function, Multiple timelines, CompactCONS: Preferences button inactive- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Lots of new emoticons, Adds emoticons missing from Mac versionCONS: No developer support anymore- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access, Visual and aural notifications, Ability to chatCONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site, Ads- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Call for free to any mobile device or PC, Supports short audio and video messages, More flexible than FaceTimeCONS: No video calling yet, Too many useless emoticons- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Better integration with iOS, Unlimited Messages to iOS devices, Integrated with Facetime, Supports AIM, Google Talk and JabberCONS: Removes iChat completely, Mainly benefits those with iOS devices- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface, Lots of customization options, Support for text, voice and video chats, Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing..., Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recordingCONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult, You can't download new interface themes, Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!, No video chat feature- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Works with most chat protocols, VoIP function, Easy to setup and use, Uses minimal resourcesCONS: Doesn't support all protocols- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Integrates Facebook into your Mac desktop, Logs on automatically, Very discreetCONS: Dock icon doesn't do anything, Few configuration options- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supports a wide range of IM protocols, Supports audio and video chats, Simple to setup and useCONS: Beta version may be unstable- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Connect to any IM service, Highly customizable, OTR messaging, Twitter integrationCONS: No video or voice yet, File transfer is a little flaky- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Adds more options to normal VOIP calls, Allows business users to turn VOIP services into conferencing apps, Supports up to six seperate linesCONS: Call transfers and conferencing limted to business version