Chat & Instant Messaging (446 programs)
Pros: Very simple interface. Works across platforms.
Cons: Very limited in features.
Pros: Very cool design and layout. Great way to find new websites.
Cons: Some pages load slowly. Not always possible to comment on content.
Pros: Support for many messaging networks. Nice contact management system.
Cons: Limited default emoticons. Some features are still buggy.
Pros: Adds hotlinks to Skype contacts within a document. Send Office documents instantly via Skype. Provides quick communication with the author of a document.
Cons: Doesn't integrate with Outlook.
Pros: Has tons of features from an IM client to online videos. Well presented and polished interface. Includes RSS feeds and HD video chats. Widgets expand goober Messenger.
Cons: Interface is a little cluttered. Radio and video channels are obscure. A lot to pack into what is essentially an IM client.