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Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

Keybase
4.6
Free
Perform Operations Online with People You Know with Cryptography Security
License
Free Download
Language
Platform
windows
PROS: Easier to use compared to other crypto apps. Interaction possible with both users and non-users of Keybase.
CONS: App has just been launched. May take time for your friends to come on-board.
AthTek Skype Voice Changer
2.7
Trial version
By using Skype Voice Changers, people who know you will not recognize your voice on skype.It can be used by all people.
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Invision Power Board
3
Trial version
A trial version Websites & blogs program for Windows
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
Gizmo5
3.5
Free
A free phone for your computer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use. Good looking interface. Accessible remotely. Features a free call recorder.
CONS: Calling rates should be more competitive.
SnapMail
5
Trial version
Cross-platform private messaging and file transfer utility
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Digsby Portable
4
Free
Merge IM, email, and social networks under one interface
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: No installlation required. Support for all main IM protocols. Nice interface design. Powerful as desktop version.
CONS: Some services require external authorization.
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.
Inbit Messenger
3.5
Free
Enhance your office's data flow and reach new levels of collaboration
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
Orion
2.9
Free
A simple and compact IRC client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
A-Patch
3.9
Free
Windows Live Messenger 8.5 as you like it
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
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.
fTalk
4
Free
A Facebook chat desktop client inspired by Messenger
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Handy, easy to use Facebook chat client. Nice interface design. Lets you change Facebook status.
CONS: Weird emoticon design.
BORGChat
4
Free
Local network communication tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
ZapMessenger
3.8
Free
Remove all traces of Windows Live Messenger on your PC
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Removes any trace of Messenger. Simple to use.
CONS: Doesn't give you a breakdown of what it has removed. May not work for all versions of Messenger. No customization options.
BuddyCheck
3.1
Trial version
Discover invisible Yahoo! Messenger users and keep track of their online time
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Yakkle
4.5
Free
Share your feelings and ideas via this voice IM
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Allows you to text, speak and share your desktop. Very straightforward to use.
CONS: Voice calls can drop easily. Desktop sharing can be slow.
8hands
2.4
Free
A new way to manage your online activities
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use and setup. Avoids the need to visit seperate sites all the time.
CONS: Can be slow to notify you of new messages.
DMDirc
4
Free
Java IRC client for multiple platforms
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Very simple interface. Works across platforms.
CONS: Very limited in features.

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