Social & Communication (238 programs)

irssi
4.5
Free
An IRC Client. Command Line. Highly Customizable. Open. Free.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Extremely fast. Highly flexible.
CONS: High learning curve. Unwieldy copying and pasting.
ooVoo
3.4
Free
Free multiple video chat client
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.
SnapMail
5
Trial version
Easy local network communication
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Gabtastik
3
Free
An interface for online chats
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Works with multiple tabs. Uses up little RAM.
CONS: Only works with Google Talk, Facebook Chat and meebo.
SpeedDial
4.5
Trial version
SpeedDial your friends, answer and hang-up calls
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Bitwise IM
4.5
Free
Encrypted cross-platform instant messaging
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Yugma
4.5
Free
Excellent cross platform screen-sharing and teleconferencing software
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast and easy to share screens. Stable connections. Free for up to 20 participants.
CONS: No audio or webcam support in this version.
FoneLink
2.3
Trial version
Mobile phone suite for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
OWANotifier
2.5
Free
Get notified of mail in your Outlook Web Access account
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very simple and lightweight. Takes you directly to you account inbox by clicking on the envelope.
CONS: Growl alerts don't work for Exchange 2003.
ChatTunes
4.9
Free
Find out what's on your iTunes straight from your iChat
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
SkypeCap
3.8
Trial version
Record your Skype calls
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Starts and stops automatically. Records up to 2 minutes for free. Converts automatically into several different formats.
CONS: Error message during installation. No way to pause recordings.
Linkinus
4.3
Trial version
Advanced IRC for Mac OS X
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Chaxer
4.9
Free
Change your status in Adium, Skype and iChat
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple to use.
CONS: Limited to Adium, Skype and iChat. Not enough status.
DeskChat
4
Paid
A full version program for mac
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
ChatFX
5
Trial version
Video effects within iChat
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Loads of effects. Appears at bottom of iChat interface.
CONS: Can't add effects directly from the interface. Can be unstable.
Scalaris
4.5
Free
Elegant and discreet Twitter client supporting Growl
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports Growl alerts. Very discreet.
CONS: No customization options apart from those in Growl. Doesn't allow mouse clicks to bring up the Scalaris window.
Go for Twitter
4.3
Free
A free program for mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
ShowMacster
1.8
Trial version
Change the way you iChat
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
SightSpeed
4.3
Free
VoIP videoconferencing
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
net4mac
2.5
Free
Social networking for Mac users
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Connect with Mac users. Join groups and events. Good privacy settings.
CONS: Awkward chat tool. Closed network.