Chat & Instant Messaging (26 programs)

Pros: Easy to join and use. Clean and simple interface. Strong integration with Google services. Reliable audio and video performance. Works well across devices.

Cons: Fewer advanced collaboration tools. Less flexible for large-scale meetings.

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: 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: 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: User-friendly interface. Compatible with multiple platforms. Free to use.

Cons: Unfair censoring. Untrustworthy policies. The search field is restricted to registered users only.

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

Cons: Exclusive to Gmail users.

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: Supports multiple accounts. Supports conference chats. Lots of personalization options.

Cons: Lots of ads. Chat opens in new window.

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

Cons: Inconsistent user experience across platforms. Slow performance.

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

Cons: The translations are not always perfect.

Pros: Free download. Simple contact solution.

Cons: Some sites not supported. Low user recognition.

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

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