Skype
Freemium
Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) client to communicate with people in a distant place.
Telegram
Free
Telegram is a free cloud-based instant messaging platform.
Tox
Open Source
Tox is a peer-to-peer instant-messaging and video-calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption.
Signal
Open Source
Signal is the most scalable encryption tool.
IM+
Freemium
IM+ supports simultaneously major IM services, including Google Talk, Twitter DMs, Yahoo!, AIM/iChat, ICQ, Jabber (and Slack through Jabber), etc.
LINE
Freemium
LINE is a new communication app which allows you to make free voice calls and send free messages whenever and wherever you are.
ChatSecure
Open Source
ChatSecure is a messaging application for iOS which allows OTR and OMEMO encryption for the XMPP protocol.
Dialog Messenger
Free Personal
Dialog Messenger is a handy and feature-rich enterprise multi-device messenger available for server or cloud.
Hangouts
Free
Hangouts is an instant messaging software developed by Google.
WhatsApp Messenger
Free
WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging platform owned by Facebook.
Discord
Free
Discord is a freeware proprietary VoIP application designed for gaming communities.
TeamSpeak
Freemium
TeamSpeak is software for quality voice communication via the Internet.
Linphone
Open Source
Linphone is a free voice over IP (VoIP) service and SIP client.
FaceTime
Freemium
FaceTime is a proprietary videotelephony product developed by Apple Inc. FaceTime Audio is an audio-only version.
Zoiper
Freemium
Zoiper is an easy to use sip video softphone, with excellent voice quality and easy to setup.
Wickr
Free
Wickr is an instant messenger application.
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