Messengers for smartphone

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Messengers for smartphone

On this page there are applications that allow you to make and receive calls from smartphones free .... that is, via the Internet (which is not free :)).
Nevertheless, someone uses unlimited Internet, or uses the Internet via Wi-Fi. I work on the Internet, because I almost always have Wi-Fi.

In other cases, it is unprofitable. By the way, traffic can go even in standby mode.

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Telegram Messenger

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| home page | download |

reliable site.

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Android
huawei

Freeware

Messenger to smartphone from Durov.
Lightweight, stylish, professionally made, as well as VKontakte, fast, secure and free.
Synchronization on all devices, unlimited messages, photos, videos and files of any type (.doc, .zip, .pdf, etc.) ...

Security and stability

Usually the channel is encrypted on the server. Encryption of Telegram is done at the phone level, which makes it impossible to intercept messages.
Telegram is decentralized, which makes it impossible to lock it. The attempt to lock it in Russia failed completely. After the blocking, it continued to be used by Sands and the state media maintained its channels. Then the blocking was simply abolished.

In Belarus, during the uprising, many sites and services were blocked, Telegram was the only one working as stably as the Internet allowed.

Functions

  1. chat,
  2. video calls for 1000 spectators,
  3. videochat,
  4. the possibility of joint viewing of the video stream,
  5. video broadcasting with an unlimited number of participants
  6. groups of up to 5000 people,
  7. channels for sending messages to an unlimited number of subscribers.
  • Favourites - save posts you like, and you can also send messages to yourself.
  • Private - Telegram messages are encrypted and can self-destruct.
  • In the cloud - correspondence on various devices.
  • Fast - works faster than any other app.
  • Telegram servers are distributed around the world for greater speed and security.
  • Open - open protocol and API, free to all.
  • Free - Telegram will always be free. No ads. No paid subscriptions.
  • Secure - Keeps your messages safe from hackers.
  • Powerful - doesn't limit the size of your messages and attachments.
  • Multiple phone numbers - normally messengers are tied to one number, Telegram does not limit the user to one phone number.
  • Bots - Telegram allows you to create your own bots or use those created by others. There are all sorts of bots: translators, currency exchange rates, weather forecasts, e-book search...
  • Bots
  • Share location - attachment / location settings for sharing.
  • Proxy server - Settings / Storage / Proxy settings / enter your data.

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Facebook Messenger

Chrome
| home page |

Owner: Facebook , reliable site.

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Android

Freeware

Messenger from Facebook, rather than on Facebook, though, and put in a separate application.
First looked that the reason for the launch of the messenger as a separate app due to too heavy weight application Facebook, which is bad for the phone (it's not a full-fledged computer, the application needs to be compact).

In fact, the reason is somewhat different. If social networks were mostly ribbon, becomes today the main chat connection with someone, a group of ...
And after the advent of bots, the popularity of the instant messengers has grown. Because there was a separate site app. But it is still linked to Facebook and all contacts in there.

And often times just need the link and the link is maximally free and fast, why not at least make a separate icon to go to Facebook on the tape to find out how to get into messenger. Just click another icon appeared and we were there.

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Messenger Lite

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Owner: Facebook , reliable site.

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Android

It's not news that Facebook, Google, and Microsoft are making heavy programs and applications.
We see it when we begin to install programs we need.
Especially this is sensitive on smartphones and in places with slow and expensive mobile Internet.
That's why Facebook created a lite version of its messenger (for some reason not for all countries).

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Bleep

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Owner: BitTorrent , reliable site.

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Android

Freeware

Protected messenger from BitTorrent.
Supports text correspondence and phone calls.

Register

Come up with a nickname and all.
Email and phone number are not required.
Email and mobile phone needs only to your friends faster than you found it.
But you can just share with your friends your key and you will be added to them, and they to you.

How does it work?

  1. without the servers, according to the scheme peer-2-peer (directly from user to user). (From person to person), keep in mind the principle of Torrent?
  2. If the connection is broken with someone, failure and mistakes will not be, as a link will appear again, the message will runaway. The same principle of Torrent client.
  3. Encryption takes place on the basis of end-to-end, encryption keys are stored only on your phone.
  4. have the ability to delete messages after reading.
Protecting greatly complicates the work of the program, because the application is very gluttonous to traffic and to the battery.
So called - look at the charge, maybe it's time to recharge.
A call for better WiFi.

Facebook LinkedIn

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ChatON

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Freeware

Pretty handy messenger, support voice messaging, the ability to send video clips, handwritten notes, and contacts.
Unique collection of emoticons, to suit all tastes.

Facebook Youtube

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eBuddy

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Freeware

.. Tuning Instant Messaging
Connecting multiple instant messengers in one place
There
mobile version of the Cyrillic

Supports:.. Facebook, Myspace, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo!

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Fring

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Android

Freeware

The client program that enables you to use Skype, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, TWITTER and SIP on mobile.

So you can call via Skype ... to exchange text messages free, paying only for the traffic of the Internet.

Fring supports Symbian S60, iPhone/iPod, Android, Windows Mobile, MeeGo, Linux, J2ME, and the appropriate operating system.

Not all models of mobile are supported. It is this question to find out Russian blog.

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LINE

| 10 Mb | home page |

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Android

Freeware

Japanese messenger messaging, calls and video calls via the Internet.
you Can call and chat from your computer or smartphone.
Supported group chat.
in addition to calls, and there is a chat message, making LINE mobile social network.
There are paid features, games, photo editor other applications.
LINE App used by over 290 million people in 231 countries.

Youtube

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Miranda IM

Windows-64
| 1.34 Mb | home page | download | Portable |

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OpenSource

Miranda IM supports Jabber
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OpenSource

the Compact clone ICQ. Includes multiplayer support and other utility, including sending SMS messages, this will be expanded with plug-ins.
Supports:

  1. Jabber
  2. ICQ
  3. IRC
  4. MSN
  5. Yahoo
  6. Gadu-Gadu.

Miranda IM Portable / Miranda Planet

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Pidgin

Windows
| 10 Mb | home page | download | Portable |


OpenSource

Pidgin supports Jabber
; rus; 12 Mb; 98/2K/XP/Vista; home;
OpenSource

the Former name of Gaim. There is an encrypted chat and support for almost all protocols of the Internet pager:

    ICQ
  1. Yahoo
  2. MSN
  3. IRC
  4. Jabber
  5. Zephyr ...
Pidgin

Pidgin Portable

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Skype

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| home page | download |

Owner: Microsoft , reliable site.

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Freeware

The main phone and instant messenger via the Internet.
Suffice it to say that Microsoft bought Skype for $80 billion. For that kind of money? Code Skype not worth it. Main - database. That's the main advantage of Skype is sitting there on Skype. You can install Skype, all find and to contact them.

The analogue of the toll NetMeeting
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Snapchat

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Freeware

The most popular instant messenger, the number of autorii ahead of Twitter.
We want to share the photo, which then do not go for a walk on the Internet? So that's what we need.

How it works

  1. Make a picture
  2. add picture if you want
  3. added text on the photo if you want
  4. select the TTL in seconds
  5. choose recipient and send.
you Can also send and video.

the Person receives your photo, enjoy the moment of your life and it is removed from its telephone and Internet. It is no more. You may made a face and it's appropriate today, and tomorrow will hurt his career. But it is not.

However people can manage to take a screenshot (will make it very difficult), then the service will inform you and then you can decide whether to share with the person further or not?

But the photo is still stored on the server. But you can see only the last photo, and only once a day.

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UniChat 1.45

Windows
| 1.5 Mb | download here |


Freeware

OnLine for communication in local networks (LAN), Intranet, as well as in multi-segment networks and the Internet. Does not require installation.

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Viber

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| home page | download |

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Perhaps the best program for free calls on the phone or computer, excellent sound.

More than 200 million users.
Just set on the phone, enter your number, he sends himself an SMS, and is activated. No usernames, your username is your phone number, it simplifies adding users.
the Program scans your address book and adds to the list of those who have Viber. So you know whom to call.

you can Call not only Viber, but also to regular phones. The cost of calls to mobile and landline phones it is possible to learn here. Just enter the country and obtain information. Website in English, the country entered in English.

Facebook VK

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WeChat

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Freeware

Chinese messaging, calls and video calls via the Internet.
There is Russian language support.
Supported group chat and calls.
LINE is used by over 300 million people in the world.

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WhatsApp

Windows/Mac OS
| 135 Mb | home page | download |

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Freeware

Free messaging via the Internet.

In addition to standard messaging, WhatsApp users can create groups, send to each other an unlimited number of messages, photos, audio and video files up to 2 Gb.
Photos and videos will be stored on your phone, so do not abuse.

  1. Add message to favorites - long press on message / three dots at the top / Add to favorites.
  2. Disable auto-download - Settings / Data and storage / Auto-download.
  3. Answer to separate message in the chat - Save message from left to right and you will be able to write.
  4. Edit text -*bold* , _cursive_ , ~crossing~.
  5. Link - three dots / New mailing - select recipients.
  6. Chat Search - open the chat and select Search.
  7. Share your location - fold / Location.
  8. Delete message from other phones - if you delete it at home, it will be deleted by others.
  9. Copy chat on email - touch chat / Export chat / specify where to send.
  10. Password - download and install the application Watsap Castle.
  11. Archive chat (so they will remain, just will not be visible) - select the correspondence / long click on the selected correspondence / click on the box in the upper right corner.
  12. Send files - Note / Files and send.
  13. Block user - long click on correspondence / Lock contact.

Facebook

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Wire

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Freeware

Secure messenger from Wire Swiss.
Free, no ads, encrypted end-to-end (that is, encrypted me on the phone, and stands for you, nor on the server).
Good sound, video, and group chats.
Built-in YouTube, Vimeo clips, Spotify, SoundCloud tracks.
Group chats with up to 128 participants.

Facebook Instagram

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Voveet

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Android

The audio conference separation of sound, you'll never confuse who's speaking.

Facebook LinkedIn

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VK Messenger

Windows/Mac OS
| 42 Mb | home page | download |

Owner: VK Group , reliable site.

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Freeware

Chats with friends and colleagues, share photos and videos, send documents and audio messages — the application provides all the functionality of regular dialogues Vkontakte.

Durov realized that the most popular function of social networks have become chat rooms and created Telegram.
Facebook so as not to be outdone, brought your chat in private messenger.
I did The same Vkontakte.

Ideally, say me Vkontakte is not needed, the account only to the nieces and nephews to keep in touch. This messenger enough.

VK

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VEON

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Paid messenger with advanced features. This application is from Beeline, but it is available for all communication operators.

You can chat for free with a group of close people. In fact, this is not free, but unlimited with a subscription fee.
By WIFI you can call for free (this is so that Skype or Viber does not go over).

We call, communicate in chats or in group chat rooms, exchange gif-animations, videos and pictures, record audio. News, watching movies in good quality.

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O.life

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Android

Videochat, with masks and filters for photo-snaps.
More fully expresses your emotions.

Filters for processing photos with a variety of effects, hairstyles, costumes, masks, funny faces.

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Google Messaging

| home page |

Owner: Google , reliable site.

Android

Android application to exchange SMS/MMS and chat in the RCS protocol. You can conduct group correspondence and send interlocutors images, videos and voice messages.Convenient search by message chain.

Send messages via Wi-Fi or mobile Internet, find out when they are read, and use other features. These functions are not available for all operators.

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Google Phone

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Owner: Google , reliable site.

Android

Phone application for Android 7.0 and higher. Replaces the system. The main difference is the spam filter.

Google duo
Video calling from call log, search results or contact card with one touch. You can switch to Duo video call during a normal phone conversation. To use these features, install and activate the Google Duo app.

SPAM PROTECTION
Warnings about possible spam and suspicious calls (advertisements, scammers and spam).The ability to block single rooms.

AND HE
You will know who is calling you, and the name will be indicated next to the number for organizations.

VISUAL VOICE MAIL
Check your voicemail without a call: view, listen and delete messages directly in the application. You can also download audio files to your device.

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Winsent Messenger

Windows
| 1 Mb | home page | download | Portable |


Freeware

A program for messaging and sending notifications on the local network.

Winsent takes into account all the features of intra-company communication, offering perhaps the easiest and most effective way to send and receive messages, as well as to send a mass mailing to all users connected to the local network.

Easy and quick to install, does not require server installation or internet connection.

Mass mailing of messages.
The ability to limit only the reading of messages so that employees do not hang out in the chat.

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Yahoo Together

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Owner: Yahoo , reliable site.

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Android

Group messenger.

Users can create thematic groups (family, friends, club) by inviting relatives or acquaintances there.

Chats can be divided into topics. You can unsubscribe from conversations on other topics in the chat.

You can send photos or videos. There is a common calendar with reminders of an upcoming event.

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Messages by Google

| home page |

Owner: Google , reliable site.

Android

An application for exchanging SMS/MMS and chatting via RCS protocol. It allows you to conduct group correspondence, as well as send images, GIFs, emojis, stickers, videos and voice messages.

It can be used instead of the original application on Android (which, incidentally, was also made by Google, like all Android).

  • otifications, quick reply feature,
  • share photos and videos,
  • voice messages
  • emojis and stickers,
  • show where you are.
  • You can send and receive messages via Wi-Fi or mobile Internet;
  • to see how the interlocutor is gaining an answer; Find out when your posts are being read.
  • Share high quality images and videos and enjoy other features.

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Bridgefy

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The messenger does not require the Internet, it connects via a peer-to-peer network, forming a local network.

Messages can be sent to personal channels or broadcast to everyone who is within reach. Messages are sent to anywhere in the city, "jumping" through connected devices until they find the specified recipient.

The transmission works faster when the other party is no further than 100 m.

Facebook

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tada.team

Windows-64/Linux/Mac OS
| 40 Mb | download |

Owner: Yandex , reliable site.

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Android

Freeware

Chat for teams - big and small.
There are chat tasks with deadlines and checklists, two applications and a web version.
And we also automatically decode audio messages.

Effective for business communication, collaboration and task management.
Business communications are scattered across many different messengers, emails, meetings, tasks are set everywhere and as a result nowhere is controlled.
Here you can separate business communication from other information noise and direct it towards achieving the goals.

Facebook VK Youtube Telegram Messenger

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Yandex.Messenger

Owner: Yandex , reliable site.

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Android

Web version

Messenger Yandex.

  • text chat,
  • video calls to mobiles and computers,
  • conferences,
  • send voice messages - they will turn into text themselves,
  • channels, create and subscribe.

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TamTam

| 10 Mb | home page |

Owner: Microsoft , reliable site.

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Android
huawei

Freeware

Odnoklassniki social network messenger.

It is not necessary to have an account at Odnoklassniki.

  • Text chat,
  • group chat,
  • voice messages,
  • sharing photos, music, videos,
  • create channels.

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Mail.ru Agent

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| 57 Mb | download |

Owner: VK Group , reliable site.

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Android

Freeware

Chats, groups, video calls and bright stickers, mail notifications.

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Google Duo

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Owner: Google , reliable site.

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Android

Simple and reliable video chat that delivers the highest quality images.

Capabilities

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  • Group calls - video calls in groups of up to 12 people.
  • Calls from Android to iPhone and vice versa
  • Low light mode - ability to use video communication even when there is little light.
  • Video messages - record the video message and add funny effects to it.
  • Voice calls - normal voice calls.

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Google Chat

| home page |

Owner: Google , reliable site.

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Android

Chat for team communication.

Integration with G Suite and third-party tools.
Meet Bot meetings browse calendars and schedule appointments at a time that's convenient for everyone.

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Delta Chat

Windows-64/Linux/Mac OS
| home page |

reliable site.

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Android

Open source

Almost like Telegram or Whatsapp, but without tracking and centralized management.
No need to have your phone number.

Delta Chat does not have its own servers, instead it uses the largest and most distributed open messaging system: the existing network of e-mail servers.

Exchange messages with everyone whose email address you know, there is no need to install the DeltaChat application.
All you need is a standard email account.

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VK Admin

Owner: VK Group , reliable site.

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Android

Application for community administrators.
Communicate with clients and subscribers on behalf of your VKontakte communities, manage your group and track your mobile phone statistics.

Capabilities

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  • update the visual design;
  • appoint and remove executives;
  • constantly monitor statistics;
  • create and edit products;
  • ...

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ICQ New

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| 60 Mb | home page | download |

Owner: VK Group , reliable site.

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Freeware

Video calls for up to 100 people and chats.
Naturally, we should consider this once most popular program.
The name comes from an English phrase - I SEEK YOU (I'm looking for you), which sounds like I SEEK YOU too.

The application has been completely redesigned. Used to be just a chat room, now everything you need.

Capabilities

  • Available almost everywhere, apps for all operating systems and all smartphones, but also the web version is available through a browser. That is, ICQ is always at your fingertips.
  • Free Audio and video calls (Skype-like).
  • Stickers - picture replaces 100 words.
  • Prefers answers - ICQ analyzes what you have written and recommends ready answers. Use them when you're too lazy to print or need a quick response - Ok", "Thank you", "I will".
  • Encrypts voice messages. Can't listen - just read it. The messenger converts voice messages into text - help in the subway, on a couple, in a meeting, or when you forget your headphones.
  • Feeds, chats, bots. Read and subscribe to interesting channels, create group chats and chat with friends, use bots that make life easier.
  • Synchronize between devices.
  • Free SMS from ICQ to mobile phone.

Facebook VK Moi mir

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JioMeet

Windows/Mac OS
| 1 Mb | home page | download |

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Android

Video conference messenger.
Unlimited video calls in 720p resolution.
Video conferencingb up to 100 people at a time.
The call duration is limited to 24 hours.
Interface - copy of Zoom.

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Zoom

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Video conference messenger.
Quality, stability and ease of use make it one of the most popular.

It's easy to use. Install the free Zoom app, click New meeting" and invite up to 100 people to join you in the video.
Communicate through your mobile or browser.

Ability to send messages, files, links and pictures.

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TrueConf

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| home page |

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Android
huawei

4K Ultra HD video conferencing.
An alternative to Zoom.
Free version without ads for up to 12 participants. So you can try it.

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VK Calls

Windows/Linux/Mac OS
| home page | download |

Owner: VK Group , reliable site.

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Android

Freeware

Application for online conferences of any scale.
All features of corporate video calling services are available free of charge and without ads.No restrictions on time and number of participants.

Scheduling Meetings

Create conferences in advance, add events to the calendar, set up reminders and invite participants via a link.

Video recording and cloud storage

You can record a call and send it to your interlocutors as a link or file. Useful for anyone who wants to review the record.

Screen Sharing in 4K

Show presentations, spreadsheets and documents in high quality. Participants will be able to see all the graphics, inscriptions and other details.

Virtual Backgrounds and Facial Enhancement

Feel comfortable even if the video call is taken by surprise. And if you want to have fun - use masks.

Live calls

Broadcast meetings in chats and communities on VKontakte, and if you have a private online event, invite people via the link. There is no limit on the number of viewers.

Admin Functions

Moderate the call: turn on the waiting room, control the participants' microphones, pin the video of the key speaker.

Russian - Englesh

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Delta Chat

Almost like Telegram or Whatsapp, but without tracking and centralized management.
No need to have your phone number.

Delta Chat does not have its own servers, instead it uses the largest and most distributed open messaging system: the existing network of e-mail servers.

Exchange messages with everyone whose email address you know, there is no need to install the DeltaChat application.
All you need is a standard email account.


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Mail.ru Agent

Displays notifications containing the sender's name, the subject of the message, and the time it was received.

The main advantage is free SMS and integration into the mail.
That is, if you use mail from Mail.ru through the browser, then you do not need to install the Agent, it is already there.
The ability to create a compact address book With phone numbers to easily send regular SMS.
Displays notifications containing the name of the sender, the subject of the message and the time it was received.

Features

  • instant messages;
  • check spelling "on the fly";
  • Free SMS to mobile;
  • voice communication;
  • high quality video calls;
  • calls to phones around the world (paid);
  • multi-user conferences;
  • View photos and videos in the chat window;
  • Alarm clock;
  • You can chat with friends from all social networks and instant messengers (ICQ, Classmates, VK, Facebook, Jabber);
  • Notifications from mail and social networks;
  • music player;
  • microblogging.


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