Top Android IM Clients

Why text when you can talk for free? HeyTell is an exciting push-to-talk messaging app, allowing users to send voice messages to friends with the push of a button. Delivery is instantaneous, audio quality is great and HeyTell's easy-to-use design makes this one Android app you need to try!

Requires Android 1.5 and up | Size: 2.2MB | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download HeyTell App for Android

From the creators of AirG, Hookt Messenger is a SMS messaging app for Android users who want to expand their communication abilities, from sending instant messages to friends on Hookt, share photos, group chat and more. Features push notifications and social network integration with Facebook and Twitter.

Requires Android 2.1 and up | Size: 2.6MB | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download Hookt Messenger

Harness the power and flexibility of ICQ on your Android device with ICQ Messenger, and keep in touch with friends on AIM, Facebook Chat, Google Talk and Mail.ru contacts, too. Send and receive unlimited free messages to friends on these networks and phone contacts, too.

OS and Size Requirements Vary by Device | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download ICQ Messenger

Go beyond text messaging with iGotChat Messenger, featuring free instant messaging, group chat, support for multimedia messages, group lists, and more.

Requires Android 1.5 and up | Size: 5.3MB | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download iGotChat for Android

IM+ All-in-One Messenger is an exciting Android IM client, featuring multi-protocol support for all your favorite instant messaging networks, including AIM, Facebook Chat, GChat, ICQ, Jabber, MySpace IM, Skype, Windows Live Messenger/MSN, Yahoo Messenger and more. IM+ Pro features the same support, but in an ad-free format.

Requires Android 2.1 and up | Size: 3.9MB | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download iGotChat for Android

With IMO Messenger's Android app, users can keep in touch via IM, group chat, voice IMs on a number of networks, including AIM, Facebook Chat, Gtalk, Hyves, ICQ, Jabber, Windows Live Messenger/MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and Vk.com. Includes chat history and multimedia messaging support.

Requires Android 1.6 and up | Size: 961KB | Cost: Free

• Free Download: Download IMO Messenger