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Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

  1. 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. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Use Wave outside your browser.
    CONS: Generally underdeveloped. Feels unfinished.
  3. 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. Support.
    CONS: Opens your browser to view images and videos. Doesn't offer insights or post statistics. A bit resource heavy.
  4. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Neat interface. Mute filters function. Multiple timelines. Compact.
    CONS: Preferences button inactive.
  5. PROS: Keyboard shortcut for quick access. Visual and oral notifications. Ability to chat. No ads.
    CONS: Basically the mobile Facebook site.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Special tag feature. Full Instagram experience. Search for other users’ photos.
    CONS: Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases. Plagued with pop-up adverts. Rather limited in its scope. Some features take time to find.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. 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.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Connect to any IM service. Highly customizable. OTR messaging. Twitter integration.
    CONS: No video or voice yet. File transfer is a little flaky.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  12. 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 lines.
    CONS: Call transfers and conferencing limted to business version.
  13. 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.
  14. PROS: Improves user productivity. Controls communication costs.
    CONS: Activity feeds tab not available. Communication from within SharePoint not possible.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows up to 6 video conference calls at once. Very good looking interface and feel. Allows you to place video contacts in a sidebar. Excellent video quality.
    CONS: Automatically adds itself to your startup items without prompting.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    Chinese
    Platform
    mac
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  19. 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.

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