Chat & Instant Messaging (179 programs)

Tweetbot
3.3
Paid
A great alternative Twitter app for OS X
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Neat interface. Mute filters function. Multiple timelines. Compact.
CONS: Preferences button inactive.
AdiumBook
3.5
Free
Sync Adium and Address Book
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Sync contacts easily.
CONS: Limited features.
Psi
3.4
Free
Instant messaging as free and open as it should be
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fully customizable. Chat on multiple Jabber and IM accounts. Lots of tips and strong community. SSL encryption and OpenPGP.
CONS: Commands can be a little technical.
Wire — Private Messenger
4
Free
A free program for mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Goofy
4.3
Free
Free open-source Facebook messenger
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Free and open-source. Clever features.
CONS: RAM intensive. Little advantage over Facebook's page.
iChatUSBCam
4
Trial version
Video-conference with your usb webcam
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Itsy
4.5
Free
Tiny desktop Twitter app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Small and lightwieght. Easy to use. Minimal design.
CONS: Just a basic twitter app. No multi- account support.
Fire
3.7
Free
Integrated messenger for AOL, ICQ ,Yahoo and MSN
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Windows Live Messenger Widget
2.1
Free
Messenger for Mac on your Dashboard
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Works with Hotmail and MSN domains. Lightweight.
CONS: Interface is very poor. Lacks many standard features.
TeamSpeak
3.4
Free
Play games online and talk at the same time
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Makes gaming more fun. Excellent voice quality. Works with most online games.
CONS: Sounds can be tricky to configure. Requires a seperate server.
uTox
3.8
Free
Free and anonymous instant messaging service
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: This is absolutely free software and no advertisements are present. There are no physical servers which cab be hacked or taken offline.
CONS: This software is still under development some bugs may be present. It is only possible to communicate with others who possess this application.
Conversation
3.4
Free
Easy IRC for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Clean interface. Works with any server.
CONS: Limited customization. Do newbies know XDCC.
Head for Instagram
4.4
Paid
A full version program for Mac, by Chanok Opapongpunt.
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PhotoGrids for Instagram
4.7
Free
Free App for Instagram Users
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.
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.
Caprine
4.9
Free
Unofficial messaging app
License
Free Download
Language
Platform
mac
PROS: Focus on privacy. Different customizable themes.
CONS: Not available from official online stores. Vibrant theme only for macOS.
Blue Jeans
4.8
Trial version
Smart Software for Companies
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Lots of useful features. Video conferencing is smooth and clear.
CONS: Can take a little time to learn. Only the trial is free.
Colloquy
3
Free
Elegant internet chat client for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Elegant interface. Supports a multitude of plugins.
CONS: Doesn't support audio or voice.
Tweetbot for Twitter
4.6
Paid
A full version program for mac
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac