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Chat & Instant Messaging (22 programs)

  1. WhatsApp Web

    WhatsApp Web

    • 4

    • Free

    WhatsApp Web: the convenience of writing from your computer.

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Real-time synchronization. Easy to set up and use. Clean and minimalist design.
    CONS: It requires that the phone be connected to the Internet.
  2. Google Meet

    Google Meet

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Google Meet: Free video conferencing web app

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Integrated with G Suite applications. Gather over 100 participants in one call. Intuitive graphical user interface.
    CONS: Basic conferencing tools.
  3. Omegle

    Omegle

    • 4.4

    • Free

    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.
  4. WeChat for Web

    WeChat for Web

    • 4.2

    • Free

    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.
  5. X (Twitter)

    X (Twitter)

    • 3.8

    • Free

    A free social application

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: User-friendly interface. Compatible with multiple platforms. Free to use.
    CONS: Unfair censoring. Untrustworthy policies. The search field is restricted to registered users only.
  6. Telegram

    Telegram

    • 4.1

    • Free

    Speedy and secure alternative to WhatsApp

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    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.
  7. Google Translate

    Google Translate

    • 3.3

    • Free

    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.
  8. Hangouts Chat

    Hangouts Chat

    • 3.5

    • Free

    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.
  9. Nightbot

    Nightbot

    • 5

    • Free

    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.
  10. iCloud

    iCloud

    • 3.8

    • Free

    A free app for Web apps, by Apple.

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
  11. ooVoo

    ooVoo

    • 3.6

    • Free

    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.
  12. Hangouts

    Hangouts

    • 4.2

    • Free

    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.
  13. Text Free

    Text Free

    • 3.5

    • Free

    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.
  14. Daily

    Daily

    • 4

    • Free

    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.
  15. AIM Preview

    AIM Preview

    • 3

    • Free

    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.
  16. Treev

    Treev

    • 4.6

    • Free

    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.
  17. whistle.im

    whistle.im

    • 5

    • Free

    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.
  18. Element

    Element

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Open-source instant messaging service

    License
    Free
    Language
    Platform
    web-apps
    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.
  19. Say Namaste

    Say Namaste

    • 5

    • Free

    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.
  20. eBuddy

    eBuddy

    • 3.4

    • Free

    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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