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Chat & Instant Messaging

(178 programs)

Microsoft Teams 1.4.00.29478
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
A free collaboration tool for businesses
293 votes
241K downloads
- PROS: Has a feature-rich platform, Offers voice and video calling, Option to integrate with third-party apps
- CONS: May seem complicated to administrators
Skype 8.75.0.140
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free communication tool
3329 votes
2M downloads
- PROS: Cross platform, Easily accessed, Make voice calls for free, Multitude of customization capabilities, International texting and calling available
- CONS: Complicated to find the Skype ID, Contacts get synced without permission
Zoom Meetings 5.6.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Large scale VoIP and IM program
567 votes
113K downloads
- PROS: More than 50 users in one call, 49 users displayed on screen, Screen sharing capability, Chat feature
- CONS: Unclear encryption settings
Whatsapp 2.2142.12
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free feature-filled desktop messenger
1180 votes
236K downloads
- PROS: Convenient, Can edit profile, Clean user interface, Simple chat structure
- CONS: Risky privacy policy
LINE 3.4.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Call friends for free on any mobile device or PC
254 votes
374K downloads
- PROS: Call for free to any mobile device or PC, Supports short audio and video messages, More flexible than FaceTime
- CONS: No video calling yet, Too many useless emoticons
Telegram 8.2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free and encrypted messaging app
162 votes
50K downloads
- PROS: Easy to set up, Strong privacy features, Extensive selection of stickers
- CONS: Users can make changes to the program
Discord 0.0.262
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free chat service for Mac
220 votes
22K downloads
- PROS: Invite-only, Intuitive UI, Cross-platform, Highly customizable, Plenty of mediums to chat
- CONS: Slightly cluttered
Snap Camera 1.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free Snapchat filters for desktop
40 votes
11K downloads
- PROS: Easy to use, Filters can be used during real time video chats, Wide selection of face filters, Does not require users to log in
- CONS: Cannot be used to access Snapchat accounts, Does not allow Snap exchanges between users
Viber 16.6.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Viber on your Mac Desktop
246 votes
239K downloads
- PROS: Syncs chats with mobile devices, Very easy to use, Good alternative to Skype and Messages
- CONS: No video chats, No video conferencing
Twitter for Mac 4.3.2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Official Twitter client for Mac
95 votes
104K downloads
- PROS: Very slick interface, Easy to use, Suits OS X
- CONS: New tweet button a bit hidden, Notifications a bit limited, Basically the same as Tweetie
IMVU 538.4
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Unique 3D IM client with avatars
146 votes
38K downloads
- PROS: Very original 3D chat rooms, Totally customizable avatars, Credits enable you to acquire new stuff
- CONS: Chat in speech bubbles is confusing, It can take some time to load
Facebook Messenger 46.16.123
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free text and video messaging tool from Facebook
163 votes
73K downloads
- PROS: Simple interface, Stable audio and video calls, Video conferencing feature supports up to 50 participants with no time limit, Customizable chats
- CONS: No default end-to-end encryption
ICQ 3.0.32393
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Chat with your friends on the internet
31 votes
26K downloads
Google Hangouts 2019.411.420.3
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Google's platform for instant messaging and videoconferencing
559 votes
76K downloads
- PROS: Simple and minimalist interface, Video calls to multiple people, Apps available during video calls
- CONS: No audio calls, Chrome must always be open
Jitsi Meet 2.10
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Conduct video conferences for free
200 votes
4K downloads
- PROS: Unlimited users, Easy to create and join calls, No account needed, Encrypted calls
- CONS: Some connectivity issue, Delay audio
ManyCam 7.8.6.2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Add iChat style special effects to your webcam
244 votes
20K downloads
- PROS: Lots of fun effects, Everything from backgrounds to accessories, More free effects on the developer site
- CONS: Effects are poorly positioned
Signal 5.27.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free, open-source private messenger
3 votes
775 downloads
- PROS: Developed by a non-profit organization , End-to-end encryption for calls and texts , Allows 150 users in one group chat , Invite potential users via online or text
- CONS: Created by a for-profit co-founder , Offers bare-minimum security features
KakaoTalk 2.5.6
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Chat with friends worldwide for free
19 votes
24K downloads
- PROS: Simple interface, Quick response when using SMS, Voice call quality is good
- CONS: Locked to a single device, Searching for contacts is hit-or-miss
Camfrog Video Chat 7.17.2
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Join live streaming video chat rooms
53 votes
48K downloads
- 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
Go for Instagram 1.5
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
A free program for mac
22 votes
12K downloads

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