Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

1. 

   Emoticon Maker

   • 2.4

   • Free

   Now creating emoticons is a cinch

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
2. 

   MySpaceIM

   • 3.5

   • Free

   The MySpace answer to MSN Messenger

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Skype integration. Lots of fun messenger features.

   CONS: Can't use existing Skype login.
3. 

   Cloud Drive!

   • 5

   • Free

   A free program for windows

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
4. 

   Tumblast

   • 4.6

   • Free

   A universal native app used to browse Tumblr blogs for Win10.

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
5. 

   Inter-Chat

   • 3.8

   • Free

   A Free Communication program for Windows

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
6. 

   Facebook Chat Portable

   • 4.7

   • Free

   Chatting On Desktop

   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.
7. 

   Festoon

   • 3.7

   • Free

   See who you are talking to in Skype

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
8. 

   Windows Messenger

   • 3.6

   • Free

   A free program for Windows, by Microsoft.

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
9. 

   Phone Plus

   • 2.9

   • Trial version

   A trial version Communication program for Windows

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
10. 

    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.
11. 

    Inbit Messenger

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Enhance your office's data flow and reach new levels of collaboration

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
12. 

    2-Way SMS Messenger

    • 3

    • Free

    SMS Messenger will enable you to send SMS messages with your Sender ID using the 2-WaySMS service right from your desktop.

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
13. 

    KishKish Lie Detector

    • 3

    • Free

    Discover if your Skype callers are telling the truth

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
14. 

    Orion

    • 2.9

    • Free

    A simple and compact IRC client

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
15. 

    uTox

    • 3.2

    • Free

    A Free (GPL) Communication program for Windows

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: This is absolutely free software and no advertisements are present. There are no physical servers which cab be hacked or taken offline.

    CONS: This software is still under development some bugs may be present. It is only possible to communicate with others who possess this application.
16. 

    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.
17. 

    Gabtastik

    • 2.6

    • Free

    An interface for online chats

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Works with multiple tabs. Uses up little RAM.

    CONS: Only works with Google Talk, Facebook Chat and meebo.
18. 

    Neebly

    • 4

    • Free

    Freeware Ribbon menu based IRC client

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Uses Ribbon menus. Many different servers to choose from.

    CONS: Interface is rather cluttered and spread out. Not as polished as major IRC clients.
19. 

    Active Worlds Browser

    • 2.7

    • Trial version

    Explore 3D worlds filled with people like you

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
20. 

    NCN Messenger

    • 4

    • Free

    Send messages in your local network using hidden identity

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows