Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

Coccinella
3.5
Free
Chat client with a built-in whiteboard
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.
XChat Azure
4
Free
A free program for mac, by YunWon Jeong
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Mercury Messenger
4
Free
Java based MSN Messenger IM client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Interesting RSS support. Open up multiple accounts. Interchangeable interface. Supports webcams.
CONS: Basic interface. Limited to MSN accounts.
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
Portable Adium
2.8
Paid
Multi-account messenger to use wherever you like
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.
Echofon for Mac
2.9
Trial version
Sleek, impressive Twitter client for OSX
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Looks great. All functions are beautifully integrated and intuitive. Fast and lightweight. Drag and drop images to Twitter.
CONS: Beta version.
Chax
4
Trial version
Pimp your iChat with this awesome plug-in
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.
Snak
3.8
Trial version
IRC client for professionals
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
goober Messenger
3.5
Free
Multi-functional messenger with TV, radio and more
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Has tons of features, from an IM client to online videos. Well-presented and polished interface. Includes RSS feeds. Widgets expand goober Messenger.
CONS: Interface is a little cluttered. Radio and video channels are obscure. Video, mobile and landline calling not available yet. A lot to pack into what is essentially an IM client. Supported by ads.
ohphoneX
2.5
Free
Internet video conferencing and telephony for Mac OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Megafon
0.7
Trial version
Talk without limits
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Spyder
5
Trial version
Social network browser
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Logorrhea
3.5
Free
iChat log viewing
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: View chat history. iChat doesn't need to be launched. Search by buddy, date or keyword.
CONS: Not that easy to browse through.
Uploader HD for Instagram Post HD photos videos stories
4.7
Paid
A full version program for mac
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Yahoo! Messenger
3.4
Free
A free program for Mac, by messenger.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Teamspeak
3.4
Free
Create your own private servers on TeamSpeak
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows you to create your own TeamSpeak servers. Simple web based interface.
CONS: Takes a bit of time to setup.
iSpQ VideoChat
2.6
Trial version
Meet other video chat users from around the world
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.
MenuTab Pro for Facebook
3.8
Paid
Quickly access Facebook in your menu bar
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access. Visual and oral notifications. Ability to chat. No ads.
CONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site.
Gizmo
3.1
Free
An alternative to Skype
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
BitTorrent Bleep
4.8
Free
A Free Internet program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac