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Chat & Instant Messaging (21 programs)

Hangouts
1.0
4.3
(20 votes)
Free unified messaging network
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Intuitive interface for all users, Compatible with multiple devices, Supports large group chats and calls
CONS: Exclusive to Gmail users
Google Meet
1.0
4.4
(129 votes)
Free video conferencing web app
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Integrated with G Suite applications , Gather 100+ participants in one call, Intuitive graphical user interface
CONS: Limited to 1 hour conferences , Basic conferencing tools
Say Namaste
1.0
5
(2 votes)
A free video and chat app
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy-to-use interface, Up to 50 participants in a single call, Allows file sharing, Can screen-share
CONS: Screen-sharing is only available on PC, Can’t set meetings in advanced, No configurable settings
Omegle
1
4.4
(112 votes)
Chat Online Without Revealing Your Identity
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Anonymous chatting, Mobile app available, Interest tags, Dorm chat mode
CONS: Not cut out for serious chatting, Questionable adult content, Unmonitored video section, Bots could be an issue
Google Duo
1.0
4.2
(32 votes)
One-on-one video-calling app
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: User-friendly and intuitive interface, Comes with an ID caller-like feature, Lets you call up to eight people at once, Calls are encrypted
CONS: No voice-only option
WeChat for Web
1.0
4.3
(36 votes)
WeChat on the Web
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Allows you to access all your conversations in your web browser, Has all the functionalities of the mobile WeChat app, Gives users the option to transfer files, Does not use normal username and password login
CONS: Still uses its mobile version as a server, Scanning the QR code sometimes takes ages
Nightbot
1.0
5
(3 votes)
Handy Twitch Chat Tool
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Message Dashboard, Customization and Commands, Spam Filters, Chat Logs
CONS: Requires an account, Requires constant usage to maintain account, May conflict with other open chatbot applications
Hangouts Chat
1.0
3.7
(23 votes)
Google’s chat and collaboration tool for teams
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Good integration with other Google apps, Accessible via mobile, computer or web
CONS: How many Google chat apps do we need?, Cannot assign tasks to chat participants
Daily
2017
2
(No votes yet)
An extension to improve upon password management
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Improves upon password management, Users can contribute to the source code
CONS: Only for the Mozilla Firefox web browser, Still being developed before its official release
Treev
varies-with-device
2
(No votes yet)
Share files no matter where they're stored
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Worry-free permissions, All-in-one approach
CONS: Only for iOS, More storage sites yet to be included
Mssg.me
1.0
5
(4 votes)
Free universal social media linking service
License
Free
Language
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Free download, Simple contact solution
CONS: Some sites not supported, Low user recognition
Text Free
1.0
3.5
(2 votes)
Free platform to send text messages online
License
Free
Language
Platform
web-apps
PROS: There is no charge to use this handy application, Registration will take only a few minutes to complete
CONS: As this is new software there may be some minor bugs present, Voice chat is not currently supported by Text Free
Telegram
0.4.0
4
(191 votes)
Speedy and secure alternative to WhatsApp
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Strong focus on security and speed, Almost all the same features as the mobile versions, Attractive user interface, Seamless synchronization across devices
CONS: Must have a Telegram account on a mobile app
WhatsApp Web
1.0
4
(8815 votes)
Free version of WhatsApp for web browsers
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Very easy to install and use, Familiar interface, Reliable, Fast
CONS: More basic than mobile version, No video or audio calls
whistle.im
5
(1 vote)
Secure instant messaging tool
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Claims to be very secure, Extremely easy to use once signed-up
CONS: Not clear exactly how it encrypts, Beta may be unstable
iCloud
3.8
(39 votes)
A free app for Web apps, by Apple.
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
Google Translate
3.3
(232 votes)
The all-round translator
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: 60 supported languages, Functions to translate offline, Good voice recognition, You can hear the pronunciation
CONS: The translations are not always perfect
ooVoo
3.6
(36 votes)
Cross-platform messaging and video calling app
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Cross-platform, Up to 12 participants in a single video call, Active social community
CONS: Inconsistent user experience across platforms, Slow performance
AIM Preview
3
(9 votes)
Video chat and more right from your web browser
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Chat with contacts from Facebook or Google Talk within app, Video chat is simple to use, Nice, clean interface
CONS: Potential security issues with remotely stored chat histories, Not as many users as on other IM clients
eBuddy
3.4
(74 votes)
Online chat with Messenger, Yahoo!, AIM, Google Talk and loads more
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Supports multiple accounts, Supports conference chats, Lots of personalization options
CONS: Lots of ads, Chat opens in new window

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