Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

1. 

   Windows Messenger

   • 3.6

   • Free

   A free program for Windows, by Microsoft.

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
2. 

   Ventrilo

   • 3.6

   • Free

   Create your own server for Ventrilo

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Simple to setup and use. No complicated jargon or ads.

   CONS: Still requires some basic IP knowledge to setup server.
3. 

   Cloud Drive!

   • 5

   • Free

   A free program for windows

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
4. 

   Bulk SMS Broadcaster GSM Standard

   • 2.5

   • Trial version

   This bulk SMS software for sending messages to whole list of contacts through PC

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
5. 

   BORGChat

   • 4

   • Free

   Local network communication tool

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
6. 

   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.
7. 

   Multimedia sMs

   • 2.5

   • Trial version

   Send SMS and MMS messages

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
8. 

   InstaTime

   • 4.1

   • Free

   Free Tool for Instagram Users

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Free to download and use. Syncs content between a PC and Smartphone.

   CONS: Need to have an Instagram account. Takes up a lot of space.
9. 

   Cam Wizard

   • 3.3

   • Trial version

   Install closed circuit security cameras

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Supports multiple cameras. Easy to setup for e-mail alerts.

   CONS: Doesn't allow you to choose video format.
10. 

    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
11. 

    VoipCheap

    • 3.4

    • Free

    An interesting UK discount VOIP provider

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
12. 

    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.
13. 

    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.
14. 

    BitWise Chat

    • 4.2

    • Free

    Efficient instant messaging with encryption

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
15. 

    Active Worlds Browser

    • 2.7

    • Trial version

    Explore 3D worlds filled with people like you

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
16. 

    NCN Messenger

    • 4

    • Free

    Send messages in your local network using hidden identity

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
17. 

    iConnectHere PC Phone

    • 3.1

    • Trial version

    A trial version app for Windows, by IConnectHere.

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
18. 

    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.
19. 

    Tweetium

    • 3.3

    • Trial version

    You may have tried the rest, now try the best Windows 8 Twitter client

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Adapts to devices and input modes. Takes advantage of Windows' unique features. Perfect for power users as it allows you to monitor information easily. Instagram and all third-party media shows up automatically. Multiple account support (with Pro version).

    CONS: Can't see more than two Twitter streams at once.
20. 

    Inbit Messenger

    • 3.5

    • Free

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

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows