Instant Messenger Software Reviews and Downloads

weblin

Weblin is a unique chat messenger that allows you to see which other people are on the same website you are on. Each user is represented by a custom avatar along the bottom of the browser window, and you can communicate with other users via chat balloon, chat room or private chat. The program works similar to standard Instant Messengers, allowing you to maintain a list of friends, be notified when they come online and so on. Weblin automatically integrates with Internet Explorer and Firefox. At the time of this review, the majority of users were in Germany and few were found on US sites, however that will probably change once the program becomes more widely used.

Miranda IM Beta

Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client for Windows. Miranda IM uses very little memory and is extremely fast. It requires no installation and can be fitted on a single floppy disc. Miranda is an instant messenger client that allows you to chat with your friends. Its powerful plugin system makes Miranda IM very flexible. Only the most basic features are built in, but there are currently more than 350 free plugins available for download that allows users to extend the functionality of Miranda IM.

Miranda IM

Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client with support for ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, Jabber and other protocols. Miranda is much smaller and not nearly as resource consuming as ICQ, MSN, AIM etc., yet it offers most of the basic functionality like member search, online status (away,busy etc) as well as import of an existing contacts and more. The following protocols are available as separate downloads on the website: Gadu-Gadu, ICQ Groupware, IRC, Yahoo, Netsend, EmLanProto, Vypress Chat, POP3 & Tlen. There are also more than 170 free plugins available for download.

Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger is the next generation of MSN Messenger. It supports video chats, phone-to-phone, phone-to-PC calls and conventional text chats with full support for emoticons, font formatting and more. Windows Live Messenger integrates support for Yahoo!, enabling you to chat with your Yahoo! buddies from the same application. Other features include file sharing, SMS messaging, Live Contacts address book and more. This version offers many improvements over the old MSN Messenger, and the video chat produces high quality, full motion video, even in full-screen.

Omega Messenger

Omega Messenger is the only tool you'll need to chat online using your MSN, Yahoo!, AIM or ICQ Account, and best of all, it's free!

Gaim For Windows

Gaim is a multi-protocol instant messaging client compatible with AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), Yahoo, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Jabber and Zephyr networks. Gaim users can log in to multiple accounts on multiple IM networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, talking to a friend on Yahoo Messenger, and sitting in an IRC channel all at the same time. Gaim supports many features of the various networks, such as file transfer (coming soon), away messages, typing notification, and MSN window closing notification. It also goes beyond that and provides many unique features. A few popular features are Buddy Pounces, which give the ability to notify you, send a message, play a sound, or run a utility when a specific buddy goes away, signs online, or returns from idle; and plugins, consisting of text replacement, a buddy ticker, extended message notification, iconify on away, and more.

Pidgin

Pidgin (formerly GAIM) is a multi-platform instant messaging client that allows you to connect with all your buddies from a single messenger, even if they are using different networks. It supports MSN, AIM,ICQ, Yahoo, IRC, Groupwise, QQ, SILC, SIMPLE, Sametime and XMPP. You can login to multiple messenger accounts at one, allowing you to chat with your buddies on Yahoo, ICQ and MSN (for example) at the same time. It supports all of the standard messenger features including online status, file transfers, contact blocking, contact aliases, buddy groups, status notifications and more. Pidgin also supports plug-ins to add additional functionality.

Instabird

Instantbird is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client. Using it, you can connect to all your different IM accounts. It uses the Mozilla rendering engine to display IMs, and the Pidgin libpurple to connect to the different networks. Instantbird is a free and open source software. So you are free to use, distribute and modify it.

CommFort

CommFort is a client-server chat with voice chat support designed for use in local networks. It combines all attributes of the best network communication utility, such as channels-based chat, user profiles, file and folder transfers, sound notification system and 100 graphical emoticons. The program has a well-rounded user interface, which is easy to work for both experienced users and chat first-timers.

ConCon Retriever

ConCon Retriever enables you to browse, access and backup all your MSN Messenger/ Windows Live Messenger content files, including custom emoticons, winks, display pictures, DDP`s and backgrounds. You can either backup everything into a single file or transfer your content to another user account or computer. Standalone, no installation required.

Zenith LiveSupport

A feature rich chat and website visitor tracking system that allows you to provide real-time support and visitor interaction. The core of the system is maintained by remote servers meaning your visitors always recieve the best performance, and your own server is never weighed down running resource hungry scripts or applications The basic version (1 operator and 1 visitor chatting at any time) is totally FREE FOREVER. Website operators need only install a simple MSN Messenger type program and enter a small line of HTML code to their web page, thats it! Web visitors need install nothing to begin chatting. The Operators Windows program (WinAPP) automatically updates itself for any bug fixes and feature enhancements, allowing complete peace of mind. Ideal for all sizes of business, supporting multiple operators and departments, chat swapping, caller queuing, offline message drop-box, intuitive interface, chat saving, emoticons, and many, many more features...

Pidgin for Linux

Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once. Pidgin can work with: AIM Bonjour Gadu-Gadu Groupwise ICQ IRC MSN QQ SILC SIMPLE Sametime XMPP Yahoo! Zephyr

PrettyMay

PrettyMay for Skype is a personal answering assistant for Skype that can answer voice messages and chats while you are away or busy. It can greet callers with your own custom voice recording and record a message that is saved as .mp3 file. The program can also notify you of new messages by email and even send the voicemail along as attachment. Additional features include a built-in audio recorder to create your personal greeting, as well as optional background music and recording of calls.

TeamSpeak Client

TeamSpeak is a quality, scalable program which enables people to speak with one another over the Internet. TeamSpeak consists of both client and server software. The server acts as a host to multiple client connections, capable of handling literally thousands of simultaneous users. This results in an Internet based teleconferencing solution that works in a variety of applications such as team mates speaking with one another while playing their favorite online game, small businesses cutting costs on long distance charges, or for personal communication with friends and family. Among TeamSpeak's incredible range of features are crystal clear voice communication, Windows/Linux cross-platform design for both the client and server, a built-in web based administration panel for the server, and a highly scalable user permissions system. An added feature to Authorized TeamSpeak Host Providers (ATHPs) that wish to rent servers to their customers includes the ability to spawn multiple instances of the server from a single server session, thus easily facilitating 'server-farming'. TeamSpeak is free of charge to non-commercial users. Please see our FAQ for more information on licensing and terms of use. If you're new to TeamSpeak, please visit our Getting Started page for further information.

Raketu

Our program is unique technology delivering integrated Communications, Information and Entertainment in brand new way. Raketu's allow it's users to enjoy many functions: voice calling (multi-line and conferencing), dialing out to landline/mobile. Raketu supports any IM (Yahoo,MSN,Skype,AOL,ICQ,Google), conferencing across IM's, SMS texting, file transfer, email. Information part of the program allows users to read news/sports/weather/stock/podcast feeds, integrated search and travel search. To be entertained Raketu users may enjoy full media player with karaoke or games. Raketu operates on dialup or broadband with amazing 36 kb minimum internet connection requirement. User can meet other users at Raketu's club/forum at www.raketeer.com or just ask for help or seek information.

Oyco Instant Messenger

Oyco Instant Messenger (IM) allows you to communicate with?MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, AIM and Oyco IM users all at the same time.? Oyco IM can be customized with privacy settings, multi-network chat rooms, file sharing, Emoticons, view whos on-line, and Oycos IM is AES encrypted messaging when chatting between Oyco subscribers. PC to PC calls are always free. Oyco Messenger?includes your personalized Oyco VoIP Dialer?with over 30 minutes of FREE calling to any phone in North America and other countries around the world FREE as a new trial user. Make calls from any computer to any phone in the world - for pennies.

SimpLite For Yahoo! Messenger

You are using Yahoo! Messenger to chat with your friends or colleagues. Did you know your messages are sent over the Internet in cleartext form? By encrypting messages before they leave your computer to the Internet, SimpLite-Yahoo prevents eavesdroppers from reading your personal Yahoo! Messenger conversations. As the original successor of Simp 1.0, SimpLite-Yahoo benefits from state of the art algorithms to secure your messages, whilst maintaining an intuitive interface. Our products can handle both encrypted and unencrypted chats. If your contacts use SimpLite/SimpPro, conversations will be encrypted . Otherwise, they will remain unencrypted. SimpLite-Yahoo is free for personal use at home or at the office. However, only one product from the SimpLite family can be launched at the same time on your computer. For corporate or more demanding home users, we recommend you to check SimpPro, our commercial version. Compatible with SimpLite, it can encrypt multiple IM services simultaneously, produce encrypted logs, encrypt file transfers amongst many other exciting features !

Messenger Plus! Live

Messenger Plus! Live is an add-on for Windows Live Messenger which adds lots of features and extras that make your instant messenger easier, more useful or just tons more entertaining.

SimpLite For MSN Messenger

SimpLite encrypts and authenticates messages as well as file transfers (MSN only) for one IM of your choice among the most popular: MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ/AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) or Jabber/Google Talk.

Trillian

This software is a stand-alone chat client that includes support for AIM, ICQ, IRC, Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger. You can even use multiple AIM, ICQ, MSN and Yahoo! accounts at once.

Auto Reply Robot Express

Auto Reply Robot Express (formerly MSN Live Messenger AutoReply Robot) is an add-in for Live Messenger that allows you to customize the message text for your Away, Busy, Out for Lunch etc. status messages. If someone is trying to contact you, the program will automatically reply with the text that you have configured for the current status.

Pamela for Skype

Pamela for Skype is your own personal digital assistant for Skype.Pamela adds cool features to Skype: Call Recording to MP3, Skype Call Transfer, Video Recording, Rich Mood Editor, Answering Machine, VideoMail, Mega Emotion Sounds, Auto Chat Reply, Birthday Reminders, Skype Status Change, Chat Recording, Email Forwarding, Contact Personalization, Auto Start Applications, Skype Blogging, Skype Podcasting.

Collanos Workplace for Mac

Collanos team-enables computers. Collanos helps information-overloaded teams with software that enables easy access, updating and sharing of team knowledge via peer-to-peer synchronization, online and offline. Collanos Workplace base version is free. Collaboration has never been more simple, secure and practical. Within minutes you can be sharing documents, having online discussions, and managing tasks, all in a single, consolidated space.

MSN Messenger for Mac

Messenger for Mac makes it easy to take advantage of the full power of instant messaging. Messenger for Mac offers two types of communication services- a personal account and a corporate account. A personal account works with the MSN Messenger service on the Microsoft Passport Network. Contacts that you add to your personal account will include friends and family members. A corporate account uses the Microsoft Office Live Communications Server service and can include contacts who use other instant messaging services, such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), Yahoo Messenger, and iChat users who are signed in with AOL accounts.

DKMessenger

This software is a peer-to-peer communications system with video, audio, text chat and file transfer. If you have a microphone and a camera hooked up to your PC, DKMessenger works as a free videophone. If no microphone is available, the conversational aspect of the program can be accomplished through text-to-speech synthesis, which speaks the text of messages typed by your contacts. All this happens in real time and conversations occur as fast as you type. DKMessenger also supports program sharing. Also, on the whiteboard, just click the Board button and everyone can share images and text. Includes message font and formatting support.

Paltalk Chat

See, hear, share files, and chat with anyone, anywhere in the world with Paltalk. The program operates with AIM, Yahoo, & ICQ, so you can chat with all your buddies using a single program. Paltalk 8.3 boasts an improved user interface and supports a new x-Treme service level with TV-like video speed, and unlimited video windows. Plus, you can share photos, files and messages instantly with any Paltalk user.

MSN Backup

Software for the backup and installation of Moods, Winks, Emoticons, Backgrounds and User Tiles from Microsoft MSN Messenger 7, 7.5 Live 8.0 (ATTENTION: it doesn't work with WLM 8.1). With MSN Backup you can see the image preview and the flash preview for the Winks (soon the flash preview for the Moods).

OpenTalk Live

OpenTalk Live is a Voice and Video chat program that allows you to chat to your friends, free of charge, worldwide!

SeeStorm for Skype

Animate your Skype talks with 3D talking heads (avatars). Real-time communication via 3D avatars lets you express your individuality and enjoy fun, look control and roleplay which are just impossible in a common voice or video conversation. Avatars video is of excellent quality at any connection bandwidth, as it is not streamed but synthesized from the speech flow, with no need for a web cam. SeeStorm for Skype is a plug-in enabling Skype with synthetic video with talking heads even if your current Skype version does not support video at all.

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows Beta

You don`t have to be an America Online member to experience the immediate cross-Internet communication made possible by AOL Instant Messenger. This program will allow Internet users to communicate via private, personalized text messages. The program indicates when friends, family members, and business colleagues are online, making Internet communications faster, easier, and more efficient. AOL Instant Messenger combines AOL`s popular Buddy List and Instant Message features, enabling users to send and respond to messages immediately.

Eazibo Standard Edition

eazibo is a useful an collaborative whiteboard suite which lets multiple users to share the same session over the internet. In a virtual conference, you can import graphics, text file and PDF files. You can discuss and annotate documents at real time with your partners. Furthermore, you can export the result at the end of session. eazibo utilizes the most advanced technology: P2P and standard-based J2EE, SOA and AJAX , to expand and maximize your online interactive experience from Instant Message (YIM, MSN, GoogleTalk) to a whole new Instant Graphics (IG). It also enables your voice communications by linking it with VOIP vendor such as Skype. Here are some key features of "Eazibo Standard Edition": 1. An interactive tool for voice, files, news, images web collaboration 2. Share and discuss your designs "live" with peers 3. It is a portable and replayable whiteboard conferencing

Google Talk

Google Talk is text and voice instant messenger, that enables you to communicate with your friends via voice (microphone required) or traditional text messages. It offers the standard features, including user blocking, online status, and contacts display as well as file transfers and voicemail. Google Talk integrates with Gmail and allows you to import all your contacts.

MySpaceIM

Talk with your friends over MySpace network. Here are some key features of "MySpaceIM": 1. IM your MySpace friends anytime 2. One-Click login to mail, bulletins, and more 3. Instant alerts for all requests, messages, and comments 4. Find and view your friends' profiles with one click

IMVITE

The IMVITE multi-instant-messenger,is a free program that supports all major platforms: MSN, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ and more; Imvite supports RSS news feeds, and with built-in Google search.

Super Yahoo Archive Decoder

Decode and view Yahoo Messenger's message archive that is stored on your computer. Normally, you need to log in first before you can view the message archive. Use this program to view not only yours, but also other's conversations, while offline, without their password. Same like yahoo message archive viewer but no need password. This program can decode conversations like Instant Messages, Mobile Messages and Conferences. Batch decoding of entire archive directory is also available. Supports fonts and smilies. The whole archive or selected conversations can be exported to HTML format. Decoding is faster than the yahoo messenger. Additionally you can even enable archiving for others without their password. Also supports multi language chats.

Wippien

Wippien is Instant Messenger with VPN support, that combines different protocols - ICQ, MSN, AIM, Yahoo, Google Talk. It gives you ability to have several computers arround the world connected to isolated local LAN without any special setup. NAT traversal techniques are used to penetrate NAT devices and make direct connections between peers, and allows you to access their resources (such as sytem shares, printers..)

AIM Pro

AIM Pro is a business professional instant messaging product you can use to send secure instant messages, make enhanced video and voice conference calls, share files on your desktop, and manage meetings to communicate more efficiently within and outside your company. AIM Pro includes a robust set of communication tools which include all the familiar features of the AIM service, and adds powerful new features as well. Be more productive with Microsoft Outlook Client integration. Get all IMs, calendar events, and send e-mail in one convenient place. Get peace of mind with Business-Grade Security. With AIM Pro, communications are encrypted giving you an added layer of security. Save time, travel and improve communication with One-Click WebEx meetings. Easily show presentations and manage effective web meetings. Work on documents together in real time.

LanTalk.NET

LanTalk.NET is an instant messenger that works within your LAN, as well as WAN, Intranet and Internet. It uses direct connections via TCP/IP and UDP and does not require any server. The program supports file transfers, text formatting, online status, message notifications and more. LanTalk.NET can only communicate with other LanTalk.NET clients.

GOIM

GOIM (Gamers Own Instant Messenger) is a full featured jabber / XMPP client with special features (extensions) for gamers. (e.g. broadcasting a notification when you join a server, or seeing which games others play and joining them with one click on the game icon beside their name).

Yahoo! Messenger

This software is an instant messaging program. Pager alerts you when your Internet buddies are online and lets you chat with them. It includes Yahoo! mail checker and sound alerts.

BitWise IM

BitWise IM is a direct connect messenger and voice chat program, that encrypts all chats and file transfers. It is designed to operate with minimal server interaction and offers a completely server-free mode, text macros, offline messaging, offline message forwarding to email, invisible mode, custom away messages and more. It also includes file transfer and a web interface for sending messages and checking offline messages - so even if you re away from your computer, you can still check messages as long as you have access to a browser. The additional whiteboard, allows users to share a drawing interface that supports full color, layers, and even images as well as freehand drawings. BitWise IM is an easy to use chat client for people that want to get away from the masses and chat in a more private and secure environment. The program uses a standalone executable, that does not require an install. Free account registration required, in order to activate your username.

Speakables for Skype (Windows PC)

Skype your friends, answer calls -even when you are AWAY from your computer--just by using your Voice! Speakables for Skype lets you make, answer, and disconnect ongoing Skype calls remotely when you are AWAY from your computer and keyboard/mouse. Washing dishes, out by the pool, feeding the babynever miss a Skype call. Add any Skype friends you want, and call them anytime, just by using your voice! "Answer the Call" or "Skype Kristy Hammond" With Speakables for Skype, you dont need to be tethered to your PC to Skype your friends (or just look cool)!In addition to controlling Skype, Speakables simple, easy-to-use interface provides full PC voice control to create any commands you want. The program includes a small list of commands already installed for using popular programs like Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer and Outlook, and the convenience of importing complete command sets for these and other Windows programs.

AOL Instant Messenger

This software is an instant chat program that lets you exchange instant messages with other people on the Internet who are also using AOL Messenger, or with anyone using American Online.

Messenger Plus!

This software is designed to add functionalities to the Instant Chat program from Microsoft called Windows Messenger (also known as MSN Messenger). Messenger Plus! Extension is a utility that helps you customize your messenger. Messenger Plus! is one of the oldest and most respected add-ons for MSN Messenger.

SpeakEasy 121

Speakeasy 121 is a conversation package which allows two users to connect directly, computer-to-computer, over the Internet.

ICQ with Xtraz

The newest version of this chat-messaging program is a collaboration of upgraded material between versions ICQ 99 and ICQ 2003a. It includes voice, message board, data conferencing and Internet games, support for various popular Internet applications, file sharing, multiple-user mode for conferences or just hanging out online, alerts when friends and associates log into the ICQ database, PC-to-PC talk and pull-down menus for e-mail messages and ICQ Phone to make phone calls to another ICQ members. It integrates with Microsoft Outlook to import e-mail or send attachments and the contact list is now on a centralized database.

FlashDeli

FlashDeli (Flash Delivery) is an instant messaging system for your local network. It allows you to easily exchange messages with other users or colleagues, using a simple interface with several convenient features, including auto-reply, canned responses and more. It can also be set to not disturb you while you are busy with important things. The program is client based, and requires each machine to have a copy of FlashDeli installed.

Jambo

Discover when the people you want to meet are nearby you, wherever you happen to be. You can use Jambo on your WiFi enabled laptop to discover when your friends, friends of friends or others that share things in common with you are in proximity. The program works both online and offline, so you can use it anywhere in the world, even on your next airplane flight.

Loveline Video Messenger

Open as many video chats as your computer and Internet connection can handle. While viewing videos, you may mute or listen to who you want when you want. Enter public rooms or create a private room. When receiving an audio-video call, you are provided with a photo and access to the profile of the person calling. The Viewing list keeps track of everyone viewing your video, and you may stop broadcasting to anyone you want anytime you want. In addition to speaking to an entire chat room, users requesting to do so, can broadcast their video to everyone as well. Every room has a stage. Create and upload photos and video to your profile. Use the Video DJ to broadcast your files and/or stream those from other video DJs. Send Video Flirts.

Qnext

This software is a peer-to-peer communications suite that provides interactions across multiple devices. Users can securely communicate, share and interact with rich media. Through a single product, Qnext currently offers the following P2P services: Universal instant messaging (Qnext, MSN, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ), video conferencing, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP), file transfer, file sharing, group text chat, online game, advanced photo sharing and remote PC access.

Instan-t

Communicate via instant messaging with MSN, AOL, Yahoo!, ICQ and Instan-t IM networks. Enhanced features include voice and video chat, multi-network chat, audio emoticons and an e-mail signature tool.

IMCaster UIN Manager

Centrally manage a list of ICQ UINs without any duplicates and verify the validity of your UINs. It is not ICQ spam software.

Secure AOL|MSN|Windows Messenger

Encrypt your instant messenger communication with Secure AOL|MSN|Windows Messenger. Communicate via AOL, Microsoft MSN and Windows Messenger with real-time encrypted communication with other people who use the program and who are signed in to the same service you are. This program lets users communicate using services such as AOL, Microsoft MSN and Windows Messenger: .NET Messenger Service, a SIP communications service or Exchange Instant Messaging.

Radmin Communication Server

Radmin Communication Server is a secure solution for real-time corporate communications. It can also serve as a secure instant messaging tool, a solution for online conferencing, and a corporate multi-user text and voice chat for employees.

MSN Winks Installer

Preview and install additional winks for MSN Messenger.

Vypress Messenger

This instant messaging and file transfer program uses IP addresses. File transfers can be limited in size, and you have the option of not accepting files over the limit.

Simple Instant Messenger

Host your own private and secured instant messenger server if you have a high speed network connection, broadband cable, DSL line, wired or wireless network. Simple Instant Messenger can be run as both server and client. As a server, it can link up with many other Simple Instant Messenger servers to provide a single online user list.

Zovine Messenger

Meet people from around the world. Search profiles by criteria. Browse photos and post your profile. Send unlimited messages.

IGC

This program combines both instant messaging and multi-user chat functions. Each user has the ability to create up to 200 rooms with their own names, categories and settings. These rooms stay active even if their owners are offline. The owners have several options for managing their rooms.

TrilogyEC Pro

Encrypted chat, instant messaging and file transferring application. TrilogyEC utilizes 256-bit AES cryptography to deliver U.S. military grade security in an instant messenger and chat hybrid program. You can chat with up to 5 people simultaneously in a secure environment without public servers.