Social & Communication (237 programs)

Zoom Meetings
4.1
Free
A simple free tool to conduct virtual meetings
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Snap Camera
3.6
Free
Free Snapchat filters for desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Whatsapp
4
Free
Free feature-filled desktop messenger
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Convenient. Can edit profile. Clean user interface. Simple chat structure.
CONS: Risky privacy policy.
Microsoft Teams
3.7
Free
A free collaboration tool for businesses
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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
3.6
Free
Free communication tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Facebook 4 Mac
3.5
Free
An exclusive Facebook experience
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Separates Facebook from your browser. No installation required. Manage from your system tray app. Avoid browser crashes.
CONS: No themes. Nothing new or unique.
LINE
3.4
Free
Call friends for free on any mobile device or PC
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Call for free to any mobile device or PC. Supports short audio and video messages. More flexible than FaceTime. ChatGPT integration.
CONS: No video calling yet. Too many useless emoticons.
WeChat
3.4
Free
WeChat with Friends and Family
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: A fun. interactive chat messenger. online real-time gaming. a big collection of emoticons and stickers.
CONS: Not for serious video conferencing. Not on personal computers.
Telegram
3.7
Free
Free and encrypted messaging app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to set up. Strong privacy features. Extensive selection of stickers. Categorized emojis. Can translate chats.
CONS: Users can make changes to the program.
ICQ
3.3
Free
Chat with your friends on the internet
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Discord
3.6
Free
Free chat service for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Invite-only. Intuitive UI. Cross-platform. Highly customizable. Plenty of mediums to chat.
CONS: Slightly cluttered.
Viber
3.5
Free
Viber on your Mac Desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Syncs chats with mobile devices. Very easy to use. Good alternative to Skype and Messages.
CONS: No video chats. No video conferencing.
IP Messenger
4.5
Free
Free LAN messenger
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Does not need initial configurations. Lightweight. Encrypts messages.
CONS: Outdated interface. No one-on-one message thread.
Twitter for Mac
4
Free
Official Twitter client for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Webex Meetings
4.8
Free
Set a meeting with your colleagues
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Can support up to 40,000 people in one call. Cross-platform capabilities. Screen-share function. Automatic recordings.
CONS: Audio and video issues. Can’t access recordings sometimes.
KakaoTalk
3.1
Free
Chat with friends worldwide for free
License
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.
Slack
3.5
Free
Productivity and style with Slack
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.
ManyCam
3.1
Free
Add iChat style special effects to your webcam
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Lots of fun effects. Everything from backgrounds to accessories. More free effects on the developer site.
CONS: Effects are poorly positioned.
IMVU
3.3
Free
Unique 3D IM client with avatars
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.
Yahoo! Messenger
2.9
Free
The Instant Messenger for Yahoo! fans
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.