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Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Allows users to view Hangouts messages in their desktop. Preserves Hangouts’ messaging capabilities. Configurable windows. Free to use.
    CONS: Saves password in an unencrypted format. Some bug issues.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Adds hotlinks to Skype contacts within a document. Send Office documents instantly via Skype. Provides quick communication with the author of a document.
    CONS: Doesn't integrate with Outlook.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Uses very little system resources. Simple means of communication.
    CONS: Not at all like a real walkie.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Very original chat client. Loads of customization possibilities.
    CONS: Takes too much web browsing space. Customization menu not available in the program.
  7. PROS: Continued use of Windows Live Messenger. Easy to install and repair Messenger. Supports 47 languages.
    CONS: Cannot install Messenger 2011. Does not extend Messenger past the expiration date.
  8. 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.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Protects IM messages from snooping. Open source.
    CONS: Very complicated to setup.
  13. 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.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Voice effects. Useful secondary options.
    CONS: Sound effects are limited.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to setup and use.
    CONS: Only worth using if you install the IM client.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Supposed to start and stops automatically. Records up to two minutes for free. Converts automatically into several different formats.
    CONS: Would not start and stop automatically. Could not even start recordings manually.
  20. 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.

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