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Chat & Instant Messaging

(178 programs)

Microsoft Teams 4.10.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
A free collaboration tool for businesses
299 votes
300K 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
3330 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
A simple tool to conduct virtual meetings
571 votes
127K downloads
- PROS: Comes with various free functionalities, Features varied pricing plans, Offers support for HD video calls, Comes with a clean interface
- CONS: Needs good internet connectivity, Occasional crashes and lags
Whatsapp 2.2142.12
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free feature-filled desktop messenger
1201 votes
244K downloads
- PROS: Convenient, Can edit profile, Clean user interface, Simple chat structure
- CONS: Risky privacy policy
Discord 0.0.262
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free chat service for Mac
227 votes
27K downloads
- PROS: Invite-only, Intuitive UI, Cross-platform, Highly customizable, Plenty of mediums to chat
- CONS: Slightly cluttered
Telegram 8.2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free and encrypted messaging app
165 votes
55K downloads
- PROS: Easy to set up, Strong privacy features, Extensive selection of stickers
- CONS: Users can make changes to the program
LINE 3.4.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Call friends for free on any mobile device or PC
258 votes
380K 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
Twitter for Mac 9.10.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Official Twitter client for Mac
113 votes
108K 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 543.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Unique 3D IM client with avatars
147 votes
39K 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 145.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free text and video messaging tool from Facebook
164 votes
75K 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
27K downloads
Viber 17.5.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Viber on your Mac Desktop
246 votes
241K downloads
- PROS: Syncs chats with mobile devices, Very easy to use, Good alternative to Skype and Messages
- CONS: No video chats, No video conferencing
Snap Camera 1.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free Snapchat filters for desktop
40 votes
13K 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
Signal 5.29.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Free, open-source private messenger
3 votes
1K 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
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
KakaoTalk 2.5.6
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Chat with friends worldwide for free
19 votes
25K 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
Desktop Facebook 1.2
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Access Facebook directly on your Mac desktop
39 votes
84K downloads
- PROS: Integrates Facebook into your Mac desktop, Logs on automatically, Very discreet
- CONS: Dock icon doesn't do anything, Few configuration options
Houseparty 1.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Live video chatting app
5 votes
3K downloads
- PROS: Easy to join group chats, Supports up to 8 people in a group call, Allows simultaneous group calls, Allows users to play games while on the call
- CONS: Lots of call dropouts, Some games do not work, Can be too invasive, Uses an excessive amount of battery
Zoiper 2.07
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
VoIP client supporting high quality protocols
24 votes
13K downloads
- PROS: Supports high spec audio protocols, Slick interface
- CONS: Only works in connection with a VoIP app
Yahoo! Messenger 0.8.288
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
The Instant Messenger for Yahoo! fans
65 votes
234K downloads
- 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

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