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Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

  1. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free to Use. Secured Messaging. Customizable. Lots of Useful Features.
    CONS: Outdated Interface. Sometimes Freezes When Multiple Messages Entered the Thread.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Chat, make voice and video calls. Free preview of great software. Call mobile and landline numbers with low rates.
    CONS: This is only a preview, this is not a full application. Preview only allows messages between other Skype users.
  3. 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.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Very easy to setup and use. Allows everything from secure gaming to chatting.
    CONS: Can crash sometimes. Not a suitable replacement for a professional VPN.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Control IM, email and social network accounts from one single interface. Support for the most popular online services. Clear, organized interface. Very complete settings menu.
    CONS: A bit slow when logging in. Facebook doesn't work properly with Digsby.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  7. PROS: Easy, quick installation.
    CONS: Not many items included.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  10. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: One of the cheapest ways to make phone calls. Good connection quality. Simple to operate.
    CONS: Lacks features. Effectively a subscription-based service.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Handy, easy to use Facebook chat client. Nice interface design. Lets you change Facebook status.
    CONS: Weird emoticon design.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: End-to-end encryption for chats and calls. Self-destruct messages. Great group chat capacity. Synchronizes across various platforms.
    CONS: Instances of lagging.
  15. PROS: Easier to use compared to other crypto apps. Interaction possible with both users and non-users of Keybase.
    CONS: App has just been launched. May take time for your friends to come on-board.
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free PC to Phone calls to many destinations. Straightforward, uncomplicated controls. When set up correctly, can match your phone for sound quality.
    CONS: Terms and rates are liable to change. Automatic volume control gives varying results.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  18. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Supports multiple cameras. Easy to setup for e-mail alerts.
    CONS: Doesn't allow you to choose video format.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for many messaging networks. Nice contact management system.
    CONS: Limited default emoticons. Some features are still buggy.

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