Instant Messenger Apps and Alternatives

11 applications in this hubLast updated: Mar 27th 2024, 14:24 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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Skype

Skype 8.115.0.217 / 7.41.0.101 Classic / 8.114.0.214 MS Store

Free calls and chat tool with file transfers, screen sharing, video and audio calls, conferences, ...

Mar 27th 2024, 14:24 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 229,388 downloads
  • 27.85 MB
Trillian

Trillian 6.5.0 Build 39

Bring all your friends together into one single virtual home represented by this application and t...

Feb 22nd 2024, 03:55 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 105,212 downloads
  • 7.9 MB
Miranda IM

Miranda IM 0.10.80.0

Connect with an account from a large variety of protocols and get in tough with friends, family or...

Apr 25th 2018, 17:55 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 491,276 downloads
  • 30.8 MB
Pidgin

Pidgin 2.14.13

Universal instant messenger client for a huge number of chat protocols such as AIM, ICQ, MSN, IRC,...

Feb 26th 2024, 07:21 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 179,125 downloads
  • 6.34 MB
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

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 ...

Jul 5th 2014, 11:58 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 181,481 downloads
  • 10.7 MB
QIP

QIP 2012 4.0 Build 9391

A unique closed source computer program for immediate cross-Internet communication that enables yo...

Sep 27th 2017, 12:54 GMT
Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit
     
  • 257,378 downloads
  • 11.5 MB
Portable Skype

Portable Skype 2.5.14.140

Portable Skype allows you to keep in touch with your friends everywhere you go.

Feb 19th 2007, 15:06 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 62,170 downloads
  • 14.7 MB
Pidgin Portable

Pidgin Portable 2.14.13

Access multiple chat services from one single interface, making sure to customize your experience ...

Feb 23rd 2024, 18:13 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 33,116 downloads
  • 1.81 MB
Pandion

Pandion 2.6.114

A useful and effective instant messaging client for XMPP networks worth having when you need to ke...

Oct 27th 2013, 00:37 GMT
Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit
     
  • 101,928 downloads
  • 18 MB
aMSN

aMSN 0.98.9

Open Source clone of Windows Live Messenger bringing a new, polished look and the same rich settin...

May 25th 2012, 14:16 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 60,450 downloads
  • 104 MB
ICQ

ICQ 23.2.0 Build 48119

One of the most popular instant messaging applications with support for voice and video calls for ...

Apr 20th 2023, 21:51 GMT
Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11