Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)
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- Free Download
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- English
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- windows
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- Free Download
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- English
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- windows
PROS: Free to use. Simple installation. Simple to activate and deactivate.CONS: Some versions of messenger not supported.- License
- Trial version Download
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- English
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- windows
- License
- Free Download
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- 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.- License
- Free Download
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- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Simple interface. Easy to use. Accepts unlimited users.CONS: Not many advanced conferencing options.- License
- Free Download
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- English
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- windows
PROS: Improvement from Winjab client. Source code available online. Simplified instant message client. Free from advertisers.CONS: Dated aesthetics. Requires account setup. Requires SSL DLL and SSL certificate approval. Dependent on user contributions for development.- License
- Free Download
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- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Continued use of Windows Live Messenger. Easy to install and repair Messenger. Supports 47 languages.CONS: Cannot install Messenger 2011. Does not extend Messenger past the expiration date.- License
- Trial version Download
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- English
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- windows
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Adapts to devices and input modes. Takes advantage of Windows' unique features. Perfect for power users as it allows you to monitor information easily. Instagram and all third-party media shows up automatically. Multiple account support (with Pro version).CONS: Can't see more than two Twitter streams at once.- License
- Free Download
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- 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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Chat on Facebook while on desktop. Contacts sidebar. Easy to access chat textbox.CONS: Requires logging in to Facebook. Lacks support for shared media contents. May not support sharing of files.- 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.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Fully customizable. Chat on multiple Jabber and IM accounts. Lots of tips and strong community. SSL encryption and OpenPGP.CONS: Commands can be a little technical.
