Alternative apps to Yahoo! Messenger for Mac:
  • 4
    225 votes
    WhatsApp for Windows & macOS 2.2216.8
    WhatsApp desktop makes your Windows/Mac the ultimate messaging machine. Link up to 4 devices and 1 phone, but the app no longer requires your phone to be online.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS
  • 4.2
    634 votes
    Viber 17.6.0.2
    Make calls, send messages and much more - freely and securely. Viber works on most Android, iOS, and Windows devices, as well as Mac and Windows computers.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux/Android
  • 4.5
    33 votes
    Franz 5.9.2
    Franz is your messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Telegram and many many more.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Linux
  • 4.1
    75 votes
    Facebook Messenger Desktop for Windows and macOS
    Made for big screens and close connections. Get access to free texting, and high-quality voice & video chat built specifically for desktop.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS
  • 3.7
    26 votes
    Skype for Mac 8.82.0.403
    Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet.
    • Freeware
    • macOS
  • 3.5
    10 votes
    Slack 4.26.1
    Real-time messaging that works. Get full access to your messages and archives, upload files easily, and receive notifications whether you're at your desk or on the go.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/macOS/Android/iOS