BlaB! Lite

A fast loading chat script that is easy to install and does not require a MySQL database. Protects against being framed and has an HTML filter. Includes text formatting, twenty color schemes, icons, smilies, links and refresh rates.

• Free

PCPIN Chat

The 'profi-level' chat with lots of functions. It is highly customizable and includes language packs. The chat supports usernames and roomnames in any language.

• Free

phpFreeChat

A simple to install, fast and customizable chat server that uses a simple filesystem for message and nickname storage. It uses AJAX to smoothly refresh and display the chat zone and the nickname zone. It supports customized CSS stylesheets and a plugin system that allows you to write your own storage routines.

• Free

X7 Chat

This chat script does not click when it updates. It supports IRC style commands, full admin controls, message formatting and unlimited rooms, users and messages.

• Free

MOHA Chat

An open source chat solution with an intuitive web client. It consumes less resources on the server side and is fast on the client side.

• Free

MPM Chat

Chat with webcam support. It supports a language file, custom colors, banning, admin users and easy installation.

• Free

phpMyChat

A web-based real time chat using one of several supported databases, including MySQL, PostreSQL, and ODBC.

• Free

PHPOpenChat

Web-based chat software that is database independent, based on the MVC architecture and object oriented. It provides mail, moderating, private channels, an ignore list, text filters, inline user images and an admin tool.

• Free

PHP Flash Chat

This script comes with complete source code, FLA file and easy setup instructions. It is a simple chat room that includes support for multiple chat forums.

• $5

Kykachat

A simple tools web-based chat script that allows you to have a real-time chat or share images and files on the web. You can do online meetings, team collaboration and group chat.

• $49

PHP Lively

A live chat support system with some differences from similar systems. You can open a chat window with any visitor, run it on multiple sites from a master centralized site, client sites need only include a bit of JavaScript, it's optimized for high traffic sites, only open connections when some status has changed, and more.

• Free

Happy Chat

A one-room text-based chat that features emoticons, recent message display, visitors online display and more.

• Free

1Line ShoutBox

A simple yet well developed piece of software with a two-minute online installer.

• Free

Mazen's PHP Chat

This chat script includes templates for fast integration, many IRC features, multiple rooms, private rooms, room locking, chat moderation, invitations, user profiles with guestbooks, an easy to extend command API and more.

• Free

IRCmasher

A modular IRC bot that is easy to use and requires no MySQL.

Gchats 3d Virtual Chat

A 3D web-based flash chat and messenger virtual world for your website. It features real-time speed with XML socket, private and public messaging, full moderator options, confirmation friends list and ignore option, 3D movement, timed member misconduct boot, a built in MP3 player, chat history, unlimited users, and more.

• $900
• $1600

Ajax Chat

Customizable web chat software implemented in JavaScript and PHP. It features public and private chat, logging in as a registered user or guest, smilies and more. It can be integrated with a third-party membership system by implementing a user authentication routine. All data is stored in a text file so no database is needed.

• Free

Wollabot

A modular service bot for IRC channels that comes with a couple of modules.

• Free

TRITON

A web-based chat system based on a proprietary, multi-threaded AJAX process. It uses IRC-like commands and processes; features multi-channel support, private chat, channel modes and control; and more. It does NOT require a MySQL database.

• Free

Andrew's Chat

A chat script that features smilies, private messages, textcolours, online admin, kick, ban, nice skin and more.

• Free

Ajax Chat for FlashChat

An Ajax/HTML version of the FlashChat interface, intended for FlashChat users who wish to have a quick-loading interface. This uses your existing FlashChat architecture, and only provides an HTML version of the interface.

• $5

JChat IM suite

An instant messenger that doesn't use Flash or Java. It will work in any browser that supports JavaScript and allows popups. It includes AJAX support to provide a huge performance increase. License supports one year of free updates, unlimited sites, PHPnuke and phpBB support, and easy integration.

• $99.99

VideoWhisper Video Conference

A modern multiple-way video chat and real-time file sharing tool. It can be used stand alone or integrated with existing sites. The data and user interface is loaded from external files that can be edited or replaced, allowing webmasters and developers to easily customize the user experience.

• Free
• $250

PHP Chat Pro

This software combines the advantages of a persistent internet connection (Java applet) with a customizable HTML/CSS interface. It can be easily integrated with existing membership systems. It also features smilies, custom colors, multiple chat rooms, private and offline messages, an ignore list and user info pages support.

• $10
• $40

Video Flash Chat

Provide a two-way audio and video chat to your users. It can be used on a wide range of websites for chatting, live support and more. It supports private chat sessions. It is completely web-based. The admin area supportys session monitoring and control.

• $799