Messaging Software Informer: Best messaging software downloads and reviews.

Messaging Software Informer. Best messaging applications.

Windows Live Messenger by Microsoft Corporation

Used by 237311 users

Windows Live Messenger combines the ability to chat with one or more friends online for fun, work, or both with voice, calling, video conference, gaming, and mailing functions. The program has not changed much from the previous versions in its core, but adds a great array of new features that the user can surely benefit from.

Yahoo! Messenger by Yahoo! Inc.

Used by 219732 users

Enjoy the best experience in instant messaging, having all your friends in just one window, no matter if they use Yahoo! Messenger or Windows Live Mesenger, making worldwide phone calls, to another PC or to a regular or mobile phone, playing games, listening music, sharing documents at the easiest way possible. This program is available in several languages.

Skype by Skype Technologies S.A.

Used by 127600 users

Skype is an excellent piece of software that allows the user to call any other PC for free, or any phone number for a small fee. The call quality is remarkable, even on slow Internet connections. End-to-end encryption makes it safe to talk. Skype also offers instant messaging, conference and file transfer functions, and is available for multiple platforms.

avast! Antivirus by Alwil Software

Used by 81027 users

This Antivirus comes in two flavors: Professional Edition and Home Edition. The Home Edition is FREE for non-commercial home use. This program protects you from viruses and spyware and includes several modules like Instant Messaging, Internet Mail, Network Shield, Outlook Exchange, P2P Shield, Standard Shield and Web Shield.

Google Talk by Google Inc.

Used by 42164 users

Google Talk 1.0 is an instant messaging client for Windows. Additionally, it offers free PC-to-PC voice calls, the ability to send and receive voicemails (If the person you're calling isn't available), file transfers, and gmail notifications on your desktop for new messages in your email inbox.

eMule by eMule

Used by 34529 users

eMule is a free peer-to-peer file sharing client. The program offers a wide range of search possibilities, which include: Servers, web based, and Kad. It is a completely free of charge application also free of adware, spyware and any other kind of intrusive programs.

Messenger Plus! Live by Patchou

Used by 26371 users

Messenger Plus! Live adds many interesting features to your Windows Live Messenger. It allows you to change the color and format of the text of your messages, send funny sounds to your contacts, personalize your status and many other things. Download Messenger Plus! Live and customize your Windows Live Messenger.

Messenger Plus! Live & Sponsor (CiD) by Patchou

Used by 20561 users

ICQ by ICQ Ltd.

Used by 20365 users

ICQ lets you send and view instant messages directly from within your Contact List or from the message notification. You can manage all of your conversations in a single message window. Besides, you can send your friends an SMS from your PC with ICQ. Your friends can SMS back from their mobile directly to your ICQ message window.

Microsoft ActiveSync by Microsoft Corporation

Used by 19509 users

Microsoft ActiveSync is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-powered devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. Note: Microsoft ActiveSync works only with Windows XP SP2 or earlier.