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Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Chat in 3D, dance and discover new friends. Share music and YouTube videos. Custom an avatar and apartment. Hop from one party to another.
    CONS: Chat freezes on occasion, especially on start-up.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Supports a wide range of IM protocols. Supports audio and video chats. Simple to setup and use.
    CONS: Beta version may be unstable.
  4. PROS: Ability to convert tabs into windows. Interface is well-designed and lightweight. Multi-tab option. Good choice of IRC channels available.
    CONS: Missing a keypad. No advanced options.
  5. PROS: Easy to use. Can restore original files.
    CONS: It's in French.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Realtime preview. Lets you use a virtual webcam. Compatible with all popular videochat apps.
    CONS: Low quality video preview. Some tacky frames and animations.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Discover and meet new friends through public chatrooms. Open private conversation with closed family & friends. Listen to music or watch videos together. Access thousands of chatrooms.
    CONS: Overfilled with ads. Conversations amongst users in the chatroom are messy.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Very easy to set up and use. Lots of configuration options. File transfer.
    CONS: Statuses (available, invisible etc) buggy.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Quick and simple to set up. Can be set to auto-connect when USB is plugged.
    CONS: Use may violate the terms of your phone contract.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface. Lots of customization options. Support for text, voice and video chats. Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing... Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recording.
    CONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult. You can't download new interface themes. Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. No installation required. Sharp videoconferencing mode. Lots of features to improve your chat experience. Great sound quality in voice calls. Support for embedded local video on target video.
    CONS: The new interface is huge.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Use Wave outside your browser.
    CONS: Generally underdeveloped. Feels unfinished.
  13. PROS: Easy, quick installation.
    CONS: Not many items included.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for three networks. Translates between 15 languages. Learns from your corrections.
    CONS: Few users. Translation is not in real time. Very few configuration options.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Includes both client and server apps. Attractive interface. Support for file transfer and video chats.
    CONS: None so far.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compatible with IM services. Built-in SecureIM. Overlay chat for gamers.
    CONS: Official platform logos are unavailable.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Removes any trace of Messenger. Simple to use.
    CONS: Doesn't give you a breakdown of what it has removed. May not work for all versions of Messenger. No customization options.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free to use. Requires running just once.
    CONS: Does not work with Messenger Plus!. Does not work with the latest version of Microsoft Live Messenger.
  19. PROS: Free to use. Simple installation. Simple to activate and deactivate.
    CONS: Some versions of messenger not supported.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: No installlation required. Support for all main IM protocols. Nice interface design. Powerful as desktop version.
    CONS: Some services require external authorization.

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