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Chat & Instant Messaging

(335 programs)

Microsoft Teams 1.3.00.3564
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Microsoft Teams - For Remote Working
11858 votes
8M downloads
- PROS: Excellent video quality, Creates an entire online work environment, Integration with other apps
- CONS: Outdated user interface, Need a Microsoft Account to sign in
WhatsApp 0.4.2088.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Seamlessly sync WhatsApp chats to any PC
61705 votes
14M downloads
- PROS: Better and faster connection than mobile version, Customize desktop notifications, Stay connected to friends and family, End-to-end encryption
- CONS: No location sharing, No video or voice calls through desktop version, Requires a constant phone connection
Zoom Meetings 5.0.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free VoIP and IM program
30467 votes
455K downloads
- PROS: High-quality video and audio, Syncs with your calendars, Cross-platform meetings with desktop and mobile
- CONS: No tag option for members
Telegram 2.4.7
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Use Telegram for messaging and more
8976 votes
1M downloads
- PROS: Channels for content sharing, Can be synced across devices, Good UI
- CONS: Not easy to add new contacts, Reach not as wide
Imo 1.2.80
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A free communication app for everyone
16863 votes
9M downloads
- PROS: Send unlimited water, High-quality calls, Create secret conversations, Free stickers
- CONS: No encryptions
Skype 8.66.0.74
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A classic instant messaging app for PCs
51869 votes
49M downloads
- PROS: Supports group messaging, Simple and clean interface, Supports file sharing, Supports video conferencing
- CONS: Requires stable internet connectivity, Occasional lags
Discord 0.0.308
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free chat suite to connect
5632 votes
328K downloads
- PROS: Safe, Appealing UI, Cross-platform, Real time interactions, Original and loyal fandom, Unlimited minutes and calls
- CONS: No annotation tool during screen sharing
Messenger 490.1.120.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A free chat app for all your contacts
23748 votes
3M downloads
- PROS: Simple interface, Easy to use, Works with .pdf and .docx, Chats sync automatically, Stable audio and video calls
- CONS: No default message encryption
Viber 14.2.0.38
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Calls and messages to anyone, anywhere
7717 votes
5M downloads
- PROS: Encrypted communication, Media sharing, Exclusive games, Cross-platform syncing
- CONS: Cross-app SMS is not free, Fewer users than the competition, Cluttered interface
WeChat 3.0.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A great social-messaging and calling app!
7199 votes
1M downloads
- PROS: Free to download and use, Familiar interface, Loaded with features, Social-media focussed
- CONS: Some features are limited to mobile
Messenger for Desktop 3.1.3.5
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free desktop messenger app
6362 votes
5M downloads
- PROS: Safe, Cross platform, Advertisement free, Clean user interface, Convenient notifications, No limit to the amount of conversations
- CONS: Not endorsed by FB, Third-party software
Twitter
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Twitter app for Windows
1412 votes
566K downloads
- PROS: Easy navigation and search, Highly-curated explore segment, Familiar user interface
- CONS: Daily tweet limit, Only supports one account
Hangouts 2020.803.419.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A versatile and free messaging app
3748 votes
2M downloads
- PROS: Comfortable interface, Simple and easy to use, High-quality video calls, Syncs chats and contacts, Integrates Google Voice, Free voice calls
- CONS: No option for sending documents
imo for Windows 10 1.2.70
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free VoIP app with SMS
2259 votes
553K downloads
- PROS: Simple manageable interface, Unlimited free voice and video calls
- CONS: Limited customisation and contact management options, Has less users compared to other messaging apps
LINE 6.4.0.2388
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LINE - A freeware instant messaging application
9357 votes
14M downloads
- PROS: Fun and upbeat user interface, A wide variety of fun stickers and emoticons, Line Pay is a digital wallet used for in-app purchases
- CONS: Not popular so cannot be used by all, Too many in-app purchases
FMWhatsApp 8.12
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free modified WhatsApp
380 votes
28K downloads
- PROS: Added privacy settings, Large collection of themes, Removes media size limits, Default app lock
- CONS: Users face the risk of getting banned by WhatsApp, Some bug issues
Skype for Windows 10 15.66.77.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one
3255 votes
3M downloads
- PROS: Supports video chats, texting and instant messaging, High quality video chats, Automatically imports contacts from Microsoft accounts, Lots of emoticons, Free group video calls and screen sharing
- CONS: Interface looks a bit sparse, Contacts may need editing after importing
Facebook Messenger for Windows 7 2.1.4623
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Instant Messaging
800 votes
131K downloads
- PROS: Neat and organized interface, View notifications and live updates, Check friend requests, Accessible
- CONS: Does not have advanced features, Old-school interface, Log-in through Facebook website
WeChat for Windows 10 1.2.2.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
The popular chat app from China gets an English version
831 votes
184K downloads
- PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
- CONS: No video or audio support
ICQ 10.0.40338
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Chat, play and share files with your friends
1806 votes
384K downloads
- PROS: Easy, quick installation, Nice interface design, Loads of smileys, animations and other eye-candy, Text and video chats
- CONS: Lacks innovation over other IM apps

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