Social & Communication (233 programs)
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- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supports high spec audio protocols. Slick interface.CONS: Only works in connection with a VoIP app.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: No need to open Facebook. Facebook options are automatically imported. Same features and functions as the original Messenger. Accessible.CONS: Limited customization options.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Customizable meeting spaces. Setting up a basic meeting is straightforward. Allows collaboration and webinars. Allows users to add custom apps.CONS: Outdated interface. VOIP only. Limited to nine hosts. Requires learning curve for first time users.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Better integration with iOS. Unlimited Messages to iOS devices. Integrated with Facetime. Supports AIM, Google Talk and Jabber.CONS: Removes iChat completely. Mainly benefits those with iOS devices.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface. Lots of customization options. Support for text, voice and video chats. Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing... Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recording.CONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult. You can't download new interface themes. Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!. No video chat feature.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Elegant and easy to use interface. Lots of blog customisation possible. Many plug-ins to choose from. Dashboard is well designed. Tons of themes to choose from.CONS: Can be picky with multimedia content. Requires your own server to upload to. Uploading and installing plugins can be tricky sometimes.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Free download. Translation feature.CONS: Low Western user base. Some technical concerns.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Supports 15 messaging apps. Simple interface. iMessage works even in a non-Apple device. Extendable features with plugins and integrations.CONS: Requires invitation before signing up. Using iMessage on non-Apple device is complicated.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to set up. Excellent image and sound quality. Can be expanded to full screen.CONS: Requires Gmail account. No multichat. Does not work with GTalk yet.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: All your messaging and file transfer in one place. User friendly and smart desig. Syncs with mobile devices.CONS: Can take some time for the whole team to learn.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: It is free fully open source. It has spellcheck SASL proxies and DCC support.CONS: The starting GUI is pretty ugly. Chat rooms are not very popular or populated these days.