Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Loads of plugins. XMPP client (works with ICQ, MSN, Google Talk). Manage messages via inbox. Sharing whiteboard is fun.CONS: Normal messages a little confusing. Can't use multiple accounts. Sometimes stalls at startup.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to set up and use. Add filters before snapshot. Make videos and snapshots. Share videos.CONS: Limited control.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supports nine different apps. Easy to use.CONS: Doesn't work as well with all services.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to install. 56 different effects.CONS: Crashes sometimes in 64 bit mode.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Very attractive design. Integrated capture tool in chat windows. Complete profile for users. Extra tools.CONS: Some bugs when managing contacts. Configuration settings uncomplete.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Display animated status. Very simple to use. Communicates with other apps. Display iTunes songs.CONS: Limited to iChat.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Great design. Good performance. Take your profile and message logs with you anywhere.CONS: Not many internet cafés use Macs.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Loads of effects. Appears at bottom of iChat interface.CONS: Can't add effects directly from the interface. Can be unstable.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Lots of people online. Lots of different rooms available. Good for those using sign language.CONS: Very confusing and overwhelming at first. Interface looks a bit cheap.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Adds hundreds of new functionalities to iChat. Includes Growl support. All contacts grouped into one contacts pane. Free to use.CONS: Still doesn't feel quite as slick as Adium. No off the record messaging.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Elegant interface. Supports a multitude of plugins.CONS: Doesn't support audio or voice.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Wide choice.CONS: Some look outdated.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Chatrooms for a host of different subjects and peoples. Easy to use and get involved in. High resolution video images.CONS: Requires subscription to view full profiles. More for hooking-up with people than conferencing.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Simple to use. Integration with Windows Live Mail. Lots of emoticons.CONS: No webcam support. Sending files is slow. Superseded by a newer version.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Clean interface. Allows adding of MSN contacts. iSight-compatible.CONS: iSight webcam would not work for me. MSN contacts can only be added individually.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: More features than MSN. Extended customization. Usually allows use of webcams (although temporarily disabled in this update). Allows you to sign into multiple accounts at once.CONS: Many users report problems opening webcams. Webcam/Audio support disabled in this update. Only supports audio clips not audio chats in realtime.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Lots of ways to customize sounds. Lots of plug-ins to choose from.CONS: Requires an AOL account. Doesn't allow you to connect to other accounts. Adds nothing particularly new to current messaging clients.
