Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Lots of special effects for your webcam. Allows you to broadcast Picture in Picture.CONS: Adding effects can take up more bandwidth. Effects can look tacky/unrealistic.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Lightweight. Cross platform. Games available. International users. Large database of chatrooms. Private and public personal rooms.CONS: Outdated user interface. Chaotic user experience.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Has a one-click transfer button. Works between devices and operating systems. Risk-free transfer of messages and files.CONS: Difficult for people using multiple accounts. Feature restrictions on trial version.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Unlimited users. Easy to create and join calls. No account needed. Encrypted calls.CONS: Some connectivity issue. Delayed audio.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Makes video calls to mobile phones. Good audio and video quality. Simple and efficient.CONS: Very basic options. Video quality varies.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Easy to use and suitable for all. Retrieves all WhatsApp media.CONS: No advanced options. Only works with an iPhone backup.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: User-friendly. Instant chat messaging. More affordable. Best for general communications.CONS: Not recommended for larger business meetings and conferences.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Easily join in meetings. Calendar events include meeting URL and other relevant information. Video gallery view. Video, voice, and screen sharing capability.CONS: Limited group meeting calls for a basic Zoom account.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Good for records keeping. Easy to understand. Tabs are organized according to activity. Logs can be exported.CONS: Outdated interface. No search bar.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Can add several accounts. Adapts interface if messaging platforms well. Simple interface. Easily accessible.CONS: Uses a lot of memory. Does not support some messaging platforms. Difficult to set-up accounts. Doesn’t support audio in some apps.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Free download. Translation feature.CONS: Low Western user base. Some technical concerns.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Easy to setup. Does not require a dedicated server.CONS: Could be vulnerable to security breaches within the network.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Similar functions and capabilities when compared to larger providers such as Skype. Competitive international calling rates.CONS: The calling rates are not guaranteed and they will fluctuate from time to time. As this is a less powerful software platform you may experience reduced signal strength and lagging call times on occasion.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Great for Chinese users. Multilingual support.CONS: Mostly Chinese apps. Small selection.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Lets you run more than one Skype session. Easy to install. Create portable version.CONS: Ugly interface. Complicated options.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Spark makes it easy to categorise specific emails based off of the topic or their importance. There is no charge to download this email package.CONS: There is no default format available when composing emails. Settings are imported across multiple devices so some features may not be appropriate for mobile phones.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Full calling functionality over the internet. Instant messages and picture sharing.CONS: You don’t get as much support as big rivals. Technical side is less user-friendly needs setup.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- windows
PROS: Works with multiple OS. Supports up to 100 users. Features a simple interface. Runs smoothly in the browser.CONS: Experiences occasional lags.