Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

EyeBall Chat
3.7
Free
A free Communication program for Windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Surveillance Scan
3.6
Free
Convert your webcam into a security camera
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
VoipCheap
3.4
Free
An interesting UK discount VOIP provider
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
ICUII Video Chat
3.4
Trial version
Take part in videoconferences with your buddies on ICQ
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voice
4.2
Free
Free App for Smart Callers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Free text messaging and video calls. Ability to send pictures.
CONS: The interface is rather confusing. Calls are rather expensive.
VIPole Secure Messenger
5
Free
VIPole strongly encrypts messages, group chats, voice/video calls and files from prying eyes
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Outlook LAN Messenger
2.9
Trial version
Instant Messaging Software for Office
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Jitsi
3.2
Free
Free messenger client supporting audio and video chats
License
Free Download
Language
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.
QIP 2010
4.3
Free
ICQ client, free and ad free
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Skype Voice Changer Pro
3.2
Trial version
Change your voice for Skype conversations
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use. Voice effects. Useful secondary options.
CONS: Sound effects are limited.
HydraIRC
3.8
Free
Free and easy-to-use IRC client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Simple interface. Customizable for advanced users. Existing servers for specific communities.
CONS: No singular authority oversees the platform.
Inbit Messenger
3.5
Free
Enhance your office's data flow and reach new levels of collaboration
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
HexChat
4.4
Free
It is like a free version of XChat for Windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: It is free fully open source. It has spellcheck SASL proxies and DCC support.
CONS: The starting GUI is pretty ugly. Chat rooms are not very popular or populated these days.
Neos
3.4
Free
Nice, powerful multi-network IM client
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.
SIM Instant Messenger
2.6
Free
IM client with multiple network support
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Support for the most popular networks.
CONS: Basic design and functionality. Stability issues.
Microsoft Lync 2013
3
Trial version
One of the best web conferencing apps out there
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use interface. Tons of features. Excellent video and collaboration tools. Well thought out ecosystem.
CONS: Chat feature could be more fleshed out. Only available with certain versions of Office.
Caprine
4.2
Free
Unofficial messaging app
License
Free Download
Language
Platform
windows
PROS: Focus on privacy. Different customizable themes.
CONS: Not available from official online stores. Vibrant theme only for macOS.
ICQ Pro 2003b build
2
Free
Chat on the classic ICQ version
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
Remobo
2.5
Free
Send and receive files on your own VPN
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.