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Chat & Instant Messaging

(336 programs)

Microsoft Teams 1.3.00.3564
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Microsoft Teams - For Remote Working
10593 votes
507K 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- CONS: Outdated user interface, Need a Microsoft Account to sign in
Telegram 2.3.1
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Free messaging and content sharing
8760 votes
1M downloads
- PROS: Message your friends individually or in groups, Supports group chats for up to 200K people, Users can share content with unlimited subscribers via Channels, Secret Chats offer end-to-end encryption for increased privacy, Includes voice messaging, End-to-end encrypted voice calls, Fun stickers to share in chats, Ever-developing features
- CONS: Small user base compared to other messengers, Can be difficult to figure out at first, Not as secure as it's perceived to be, Not clear what the difference is between a chat and a Secret Chat, Difficult to find Channels to follow, No Secret Chats in the desktop version
WhatsApp 0.4.2088.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Seamlessly sync WhatsApp chats to any PC
60760 votes
13M 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
29959 votes
204K downloads
- PROS: High-quality video and audio, Syncs with your calendars, Cross-platform meetings with desktop and mobile
- CONS: No tag option for members
Imo 1.2.80
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A free communication app for everyone
16583 votes
9M downloads
- PROS: Send unlimited water, High-quality calls, Create secret conversations, Free stickers
- CONS: No encryptions
Skype 8.64.0.80
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A free call and messaging system
51778 votes
49M downloads
- PROS: Send any file type up to 300MB in size, Cheaper than traditional phone calls, Groups for multiple users, Easy to add contacts
- CONS: Requires good internet connection or signal, Not resource-friendly, No stand-out features
WeChat 2.9.5
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Connect with your mobile account!
7168 votes
1M downloads
- PROS: Simple and clean interface, Quick file transfers, Chat with contacts via desktop, Excellent screenshot tools
- CONS: No audio or video support, Necessary to download app on mobile
Messenger for Desktop 3.1.3.5
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
An unofficial Facebook chat app for PC
6346 votes
5M downloads
- PROS: Familiar interface, Real-time synchronization, Native desktop notifications
- CONS: Third-party app not endorsed by Facebook, No new features
Messenger 490.1.120.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A free chat app for all your contacts
23518 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
Hangouts 2019.411.420.3
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A versatile and free messaging app
3695 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
2203 votes
519K 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
Viber 13.8.0.25
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Calls and messages to anyone, anywhere
7696 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
Discord 0.0.306
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
The perfect chat app for gamers!
5534 votes
276K downloads
- PROS: Well-organized user interface, Several customization options, Safe direct messaging, Searches live streams
- CONS: Doesn’t show bio for server creator
LINE 6.3.0.2329
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
LINE - A freeware instant messaging application
9284 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
Twitter for Windows 10
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Twitter app for Windows
1384 votes
537K downloads
- PROS: Easy navigation and search, Highly-curated explore segment, Familiar user interface
- CONS: Daily tweet limit, Only supports one account
Skype for Windows 10 15.64.80.0
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one
3246 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
790 votes
117K 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
Skype for Business 16.0.4795.1000
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
One of the best communication apps for businesses
1109 votes
2M downloads
- PROS: Multi-platform support, Easy media file organization, Screen sharing support, Record call feature
- CONS: Difficult to use with large groups, Notifications is unreliable, Conversation updates take a while, Prone to lagging
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
826 votes
172K downloads
- PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
- CONS: No video or audio support
Google Hangouts varies-with-device
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Connect with more people with Hangouts
470 votes
89K downloads
- PROS: Simple interface, Multi-platform, Supports large groups, Can send files
- CONS: Video calls lag, Difficult to end calls, Delayed notifications

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