Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

1. 

   Gajim

   • 4.3

   • Free

   A free instant messaging client

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Impressive customization options. Can handle multiple conversations. Available in 29 languages. Wikipedia and Wiktionary integration.

   CONS: Does not support multiple protocols. File transfers sometimes fail. Functions are scattered. Remember Password options can lead to privacy leaks.
2. 

   IRcap

   • 3.9

   • Free

   One of the best scripts for mIRC

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
3. 

   Miranda IM

   • 4.1

   • Free

   Add multiple messaging clients in one simple interface

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
4. 

   Chat Anywhere

   • 3.8

   • Trial version

   Get a professional chat room within seconds

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
5. 

   KNCTR

   • 2.6

   • Free

   Call any North American landline or mobile phone number for free, but not for fun

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Free calls. Good call quality.

   CONS: Invasive, constant adverts. Why do you need all my details?. Tricky to get up and running.
6. 

   Outlook LAN Messenger

   • 2.9

   • Trial version

   Instant Messaging Software for Office

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
7. 

   Peoplecall Dialer

   • 3.8

   • Free

   Establish PC to PC calls at great rates

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
8. 

   MeGlobe Desktop

   • 2.5

   • Free

   IM client that translates between 15 languages

   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.
9. 

   Wickr Messenger

   • 1.7

   • Free

   Free App for Privacy Lovers

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Extremely safe and secure. Free from annoying ads.

   CONS: Possible to screenshot content. No possible to sync between devices.
10. 

    Festoon

    • 3.7

    • Free

    See who you are talking to in Skype

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
11. 

    FacebookTime

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Download FacebookTime now and rediscover facebook!

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
12. 

    Keybase

    • 4.6

    • Free

    Perform Operations Online with People You Know with Cryptography Security

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    Platform

    windows

    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.
13. 

    Multiple Phone Bulk Sms Sender

    • 2

    • Trial version

    Multiple Sms Sender is a software to send SMS to thousands of Mobile Numbers from Computer.

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
14. 

    BitWise Chat

    • 4.2

    • Free

    Efficient instant messaging with encryption

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
15. 

    BuddyCheck

    • 3.1

    • Trial version

    Discover invisible Yahoo! Messenger users and keep track of their online time

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
16. 

    DKMessenger

    • 3

    • Trial version

    Peer-to-peer messenger application with video phone, audio, and more

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
17. 

    ConferenceRoom

    • 4.6

    • Trial version

    Perform tele-conferences with this robust application

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
18. 

    CommuniCrypt Mail

    • 4.9

    • Free

    Secure realtime communication over a LAN

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
19. 

    Secure Network Chat

    • 4.5

    • Trial version

    A complete chat utility for local area networks

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
20. 

    DMDirc

    • 4

    • Free

    Java IRC client for multiple platforms

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Very simple interface. Works across platforms.

    CONS: Very limited in features.