Welcome to Google Talk
Client Choice with Google Talk
The Google Talk service is built to support industry standards. You can connect to the Google Talk service using Google's own client, as well as many other IM clients developed by third parties. Use the table below to help you choose which client is best for you.
Now, you can also use Google Talk on your BlackBerry. Download Google Talk for BlackBerry devices at http://www.blackberry.com/GoogleTalk.
| Client | Windows | OSX | Linux | IM other Google Talk users |
Voice calls to other Talk users |
Cost |
| Google Talk |  |
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Free |
| Google Talk Gadget | |
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Free |
| Adium | |
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Free |
| Pidgin | |
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Free |
| iChat | |
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Included with OSX |
| Kopete | |
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Free |
| Miranda | |
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Free |
| Psi | |
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Free |
| Trillian Pro | |
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$25* |
*The company that makes Trillian offers a free version of its client, but in order to connect to Google Talk or any other service that supports the Jabber/XMPP protocol, you'll need to purchase Trillian Pro.
Don't see your favorite Jabber/XMPP client on the list? Tell us about it.
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