Chat & Instant Messaging (446 programs)

Pros: Carry Miranda IM anywhere. Support for many popular IM networks. Upgrade and optimize it with hundreds of plugins.

Cons: Dull design. Basic functionality (without plugins).

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: Support for the most popular networks.

Cons: Basic design and functionality. Stability issues.

Pros: All-in-one communication program. Options for sharing, sending files. Optimized for touchscreen.

Cons: Limited options available. Unable to manage your contacts. Unable to personalize the app. Unsuccessful when attempting to sync the chat history.

Pros: Easy to use. Good looking interface. Accessible remotely. Features a free call recorder.

Cons: Calling rates should be more competitive.