Chat & Instant Messaging (23 programs)

Pros: Intuitive interface for all users. Compatible with multiple devices. Supports large group chats and calls.

Cons: Exclusive to Gmail users.

Pros: Integrated with G Suite applications. Gather over 100 participants in one call. Intuitive graphical user interface.

Cons: Basic conferencing tools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pros: End-to-end data encryption. Collaboration tools. Matrix Protocol for cross-communications. Option for private servers.

Cons: Some features require additional setup. Plain UI that lacks customizability.

Pros: Worry-free permissions. All-in-one approach.

Cons: Only for iOS. More storage sites yet to be included.

Pros: Free download. Simple contact solution.

Cons: Some sites not supported. Low user recognition.

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.

Pros: Strong focus on security and speed. Seamless synchronization across devices. Categorized emojis. Can translate chats.

Cons: Must have a Telegram account on a mobile app.

Pros: User-friendly interface. Simple chat structure.

Cons: Has strict size limit for file sharing. Lacks several advanced features.

Pros: Claims to be very secure. Extremely easy to use once signed-up.

Cons: Not clear exactly how it encrypts. Beta may be unstable.

Pros: 60 supported languages. Functions to translate offline. Good voice recognition. You can hear the pronunciation.

Cons: The translations are not always perfect.

Pros: Cross-platform. Up to 12 participants in a single video call. Active social community.

Cons: Inconsistent user experience across platforms. Slow performance.

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.