Instant Messenger Apps and Alternatives
12 applications in this hubLast updated: Sep 6th 2021, 15:24 GMT
Instant messaging (also abbreviated as simply IM) is a form of communication based on text messages that are sent in real-time between two or more computers functioning within the same network or protocol.
This type of online chat (as it requires Internet connection) is based on the existence of previous user lists, also known as buddy or contact lists.
Some IM clients are still based on text chatting, but they also allow the users to start video conferences or to send audio messages.
Most instant messengers can also be used for file transfer or photo sharing, provided both the sender and the recipient use the same application.
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Applications
- 1,057,666 downloads
- 800 KB
Google Talk 1.0.0.105
Get in touch with your friends by sending instant messages or through voice calls with the help of...
- 3,452,225 downloads
- 80.5 MB
Skype 8.75.0.140 / 8.76.76.70 Preview / 7.41.0.101 Classic
Free calls and chat tool with file transfers, screen sharing, video and audio calls, conferences, ...
- 228,937 downloads
- 26.07 MB
Trillian 6.5.0 Build 17
An all-in-one instant messaging utility that offers you the possibility to connect with a large va...
- 105,133 downloads
- 7.9 MB
Miranda IM 0.10.80.0
Connect with an account from a large variety of protocols and get in tough with friends, family or...
- 490,635 downloads
- 33.4 MB
Pidgin 2.14.6
Universal instant messenger client for a huge number of chat protocols such as AIM, ICQ, MSN, IRC,...
- 178,514 downloads
- 6.34 MB
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 7.5.14.8
Get in touch with buddies or work contacts with personalized messages and audio chats, as well as ...
- 181,154 downloads
- 10.7 MB
QIP 2012 4.0 Build 9391
A unique closed source computer program for immediate cross-Internet communication that enables yo...
- 257,167 downloads
- 11.5 MB
Portable Skype 2.5.14.140
Portable Skype allows you to keep in touch with your friends everywhere you go.
- 61,773 downloads
- 14.87 MB
Pidgin Portable 2.14.6
Access multiple chat services from one single interface, making sure to customize your experience ...
- 33,032 downloads
- 1.81 MB
Pandion 2.6.114
A useful and effective instant messaging client for XMPP networks worth having when you need to ke...
- 101,902 downloads
- 18 MB
aMSN 0.98.9
Open Source clone of Windows Live Messenger bringing a new, polished look and the same rich settin...
- 59,765 downloads
- 71.9 MB
ICQ 10.0 Build 45565
One of the most popular instant messaging applications with support for voice and video calls for ...