Communications and Messaging Software

Communications and Messaging Software

Free IM software downloads including all types of messaging and communications tools.

GoldBug for Windows

GoldBug for Windows 6.3

Secure Instant Messenger

Multiple Platforms | Open Source
February 27 - 9:42 AM ET
43 votes

2,065

Downloads
Pidgin for Unix

Pidgin for Unix 2.14.8

Universal instant messenger client for AIM, ICQ, MSN, IRC, Yahoo, and Jabber

Linux | Open Source
November 4 - 12:54 PM ET
88 votes

5,891

Downloads
Franz for Linux

Franz for Linux 5.0.0

Messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, HipChat, Telegram and more

Linux | Freeware
February 22 - 4:15 PM ET

29

Downloads
MyChat

MyChat 6.7.0

Program for real-time communication in small or office local corporate networks

Multiple Platforms | Shareware, $6.00
April 13 - 3:14 PM ET
5 votes

1,078

Downloads
InterFace

InterFace 1.3.0.1.37

The open source Social Network with serverless Instant Chat Messenger

Multiple Platforms | Open Source
January 2 - 10:09 AM ET

455

Downloads

Mumble for Linux 1.2.19

Low latency, high quality voice chat for gamers

Linux | Open Source
January 27 - 11:47 AM ET
32 votes

1,738

Downloads
Skype for Linux

Skype for Linux 1.15 Alpha

Talk with your friends for free with this P2P technology

Linux | Freeware
January 14 - 2:58 AM ET
79 votes

12,112

Downloads

Quassel IRC for Linux 0.12.2

Modern, cross-platform, distributed IRC client

Linux | Open Source
May 1 - 1:32 PM ET

33

Downloads

Google Hangouts (formerly Google Talk) 2.1.224

Bring your conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls for free

Multiple Platforms | Freeware
June 11 - 11:32 AM ET
468 votes

70,186

Downloads

123 Flash Chat for Linux 10.0

Organize chat events/online meetings for social network or portals

Linux | Shareware, $199.00
April 21 - 11:14 AM ET
40 votes

1,295

Downloads

HipChat for Linux 2.0.920

Chat with individuals and groups with persistant chat rooms and fire sharing

Linux | Freeware
December 3 - 6:04 PM ET

186

Downloads

Instantbird for Linux 1.4

Powerful instant messenger based on Mozilla technologies and Pidgin

Linux | Open Source
May 20 - 4:28 PM ET
16 votes

348

Downloads

aMSN for Linux 0.98.9

Clone of the original MSN Messenger

Linux | Open Source
May 29 - 5:39 PM ET
13 votes

4,102

Downloads

Psi for Unix 0.15 Beta 1

Cross-platform Jabber client designed for the Jabber power user

Linux | Open Source
April 2 - 12:50 PM ET
20 votes

1,520

Downloads

RetroShare for Linux 0.5.2a

Retroshare serverless p2p Instant Chat Messenger with Filesharing

Linux | Open Source
August 15 - 1:14 PM ET

367

Downloads

123 Live Help for Linux 5.3

Add a live support chat software on website

Linux | Shareware, $599.00
June 15 - 3:40 PM ET

15

Downloads

Ventrilo 3.0.7

Scalable Voice over IP (VoIP) communications system

Multiple Platforms | Freeware
December 17 - 3:38 PM ET
37 votes

15,895

Downloads

Dolphin Chat Module 2.0

Add a live chat room to Dolphin, full-featured, single sign-on, and free hosted

Multiple Platforms | Freeware
October 27 - 3:36 PM ET

191

Downloads

Joomla Chat Extension 2.0

Adds a live chat room to Joomla, single sign-on and multiple skins, 100% free

Multiple Platforms | Freeware
October 15 - 12:00 PM ET

227

Downloads

Invision Power Board Chat Module 2.0

Add a live chat room to Invision Power Board

Multiple Platforms | Freeware
September 13 - 9:28 PM ET

214

Downloads

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