Best Free Unified Instant Messaging Desktop Programs

Instead of running various Instant Messaging (IM) tools that clutter up your desktop and kill your bandwidth, you can stay connected with your contacts on MSN, AIM, GoogleTalk, and other IM networks with a single tool. This blog entry aims to help you find the ultimate unified IM tool.

Trillian

Trillian is a powerful Instant Messenger that has over 400 features. It is compatible with most of the popular IM tools and social networks and shows not only the contact list, but also news, feeds and many more.

Digsby

Digsby condenses all your AIM, MSN, GoogleTalk, Facebook chat into one simple, concise list. You can also manage your emails at Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo accounts.

VoxOx

VoxOx includes every conceivable way of communication and it makes it easier. Video call, IM, fax, text messaging, email all merge into one, VoxOx promises that. However, it looks like it’s still in beta and many features are not yet available. But expect more to come and VoxOx will be in serious business.

The table below summarizes the key criteria for the three Unified IM clients (maximum score is 5).

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