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Chat & Instant Messaging (342 programs)

  1. 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    CONS: Outdated user interface.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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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    CONS: Outdated interface.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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free download. Translation feature.
    CONS: Low Western user base. Some technical concerns.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Great for Chinese users. Multilingual support.
    CONS: Mostly Chinese apps. Small selection.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  18. PROS: Sends multiple messages at once. Doesn’t require an Internet gateway. Highly interactive GUI. Messages can be personalized using an Excel file.
    CONS: Interface needs more customization options. Not for people who don’t deal with too many messages. Spam filter functionality isn’t the greatest. App not updated frequently enough.
  19. 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.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. No installation required. Sharp videoconferencing mode. Lots of features to improve your chat experience. Great sound quality in voice calls. Support for embedded local video on target video.
    CONS: The new interface is huge.

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