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WhatsApp Messengervaries-with-device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Android
- Windows
- iPhone
- Windows Phone
- Mac
Send free text, audio and video messages from your Android phone
- PROS: Lets you send photos, audio, video, location, and links, Group messaging, Works across different platforms, Support for Android Wear, Syncs with web version, Free calls, Save chats automatically to Google Drive
- CONS: Only works if the other person has the app
- PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
- CONS: Compatible apps require new download
- PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
- CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra
- PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
- CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp
- PROS: Familiar WhatsApp look and feel makes it easy to use, End-to-end message encryption, Well-designed user interface displays all the information you need, Seamless link up between mobile and web versions, Completely free
- CONS: Lacking a lot of features
- PROS: Simple and minimalist interface, Video calls to multiple people, Apps available during video calls
- CONS: No audio calls, Chrome must always be open
imo for Windows 101
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Stay in touch easily with imo for Windows 10
- PROS: Simple manageable interface, Unlimited free voice and video calls
- CONS: Limited customisation and contact management options, User base smaller than major rivals
- PROS: Great interface, Easy bot scripting
- CONS: No Ctrl+F, Slow log retrieval
- PROS: Amazing video quality!, Highly customizable, Great privacy settings
- CONS: Animated backgrounds are ad-ridden, Long installation process, Too much bloat
- PROS: Free calls and messages, Group chats, Many stickers, Minimalist interface...
- CONS: ...that's not very appealing, You need to have the LINE app on your mobile
QQ MessengerInternational 1.6
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Complete IM client with cute design and great features
- PROS: Clear, nicely designed interface, Lots of customization options, Support for text, voice and video chats, Usual IM features: smileys, nudges, file sharing..., Extra tools like remote control, screen capture and video recording
- CONS: Sometimes adding contacts is difficult, You can't download new interface themes, Number ID for contacts: not very user-friendly!
Google Hangoutsvaries-with-device
Meet, Talk And Collaborate On Google's Hangouts Service.
- PROS: Video calls to multiple people, Very fast, Easy to use, Simple and minimalist interface
- CONS: Rarely updated, Difficulty moving on-screen, Requires signing into Chrome, Sometimes duplicates itself
ICQ10.0.12341
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
- Windows Phone
Chat, play and share files with your friends
- PROS: Easy, quick installation, Nice interface design, Loads of smileys, animations and other eye-candy, Text and video chats, Integration with social networks
- CONS: Video chat is not embedded in the conversation window, Social networks must be configured on the program's website, No innovation over other IM apps
- PROS: Excellent call quality, Clean interface, Imports contacts automatically, The Dock function, Dynamic icons
- CONS: Doesn't support video calls, No innovative features, Can't sign out
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MSN Messengerfor Windows XP 7.5.0322
New version of the popular messaging application
- PROS: Very easy to use, Lots of fancy customization options, Decent video conferencing function
- CONS: No VoIP features to speak of, Filled with not-so-subtle plugs to MSN services
- PROS: Organizes information, Nice interface, Automatically updated
- CONS: Home feed can quickly get too busy
Windows Live Messenger16.4.3522
See. Hear. Share. Instantly.
- PROS: Nice customizable interface, Great photo sharing service, New options for contacts management, Tons of emoticons, winks and other eye-candy for chats
- CONS: No custom status messages, Uncomfortable menu buttons, Installation file is getting bloated, Advertisement on the main interface
KakaoTalk2.1.9
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- Windows Phone
Chat with friends worldwide for free
- PROS: Simple interface, Quick response when using SMS, Voice call quality is good
- CONS: Locked to a single device, Searching for contacts is hit-or-miss
Microsoft Lync 201315.0.4420.1017
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
One of the best web conferencing apps out there
- 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
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messenger | (Facebook Messenger) varies-with-device | 13800 | 8.3 | Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone |
| 2 | WhatsApp Messenger | varies-with-device | 35851 | 8.3 | Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone |
| 3 | MSN Messenger | for Windows XP 7.5.0322 | 10291 | 8 | Windows, Mac, Pocket PC |
| 4 | Windows Live Messenger | 16.4.3522 | 23329 | 7.6 | Windows, Symbian |
| 5 | Skype | 8.33.0.50 | 29140 | 7.2 | Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone |
