Trillian

Trillian is really one of the most popular as well as most used chatting and messaging clients developed by Cerlean Studio. The software was launched in the year 2002 for people who wanted an alternative to the regular Windows live messenger. Till date the software has reached its 5^th version and has a lot of interesting and new updates when compared to the older versions of this application. The user can also interact using social networks, e-mails as well as by sharing photographs with this IM client. The client also gives the user an option to login with the Facebook id if they wish to.

Features

Trillian impresses the user in one look as it has the new Windows 7 theme which was not present in the previous versions of this client. Also the conversation that is carried out between the user and its friends is in bubble like form which is tabbed in a single widow. The user is also given an option to save all the conversation into the Astra cloud, but this service is available only in the pro version.

Trillian also has a very efficient integration with the social networking sites. The social network connection is hidden in the tabs which are displayed only when mouse is hovered. The company has introduced the pro version for free for the first time. There are no ads in the client and it is a thing that is loved by all. Users can also skin the client as per their mood with the help of colorful themes which are offered by the application. There is one thing to admit that the client has been developed elegantly as well as to fulfill the requirement of people having different taste. Users can also customize the client with the help of centralized preferences dashboard. Trillian is also able to speak your local language if you want. The user customized language packs as well as powerful UTF 8 support helps Trillian to give a quality experience to the user in their native languages.

Comparison

Trillian is really one of the best online instant messaging clients for those who love to stay connected with their family and friends along with receiving regular updates of their social networking profiles. Also there are very less clients that are able to speak in the local language of the user, which give Trillian a plus point. The interface is also very simple and easy with many themes to customize its looks and unlike other messaging applications that have one and only skin to offer.

Conclusion

Overall Trillian is among the pioneers of IM and chatting platform and has been loved by the years over years. The real time chatting is very productive in the client which is loved by almost all the users who have used it.