Pidgin - Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once.
Miranda IM - Miranda IM is the smaller, faster, easier instant messenger with support for multiple protocols.
Trillian - Trillian is a decentralized and federated instant messaging platform that lets your whole company send private and group messages, keep tabs on what co-workers are doing, share files, and much more.
Gajim - Full featured and easy to use Jabber client
Empathy - Apps/Empathy - GNOME Wiki!
WhatsApp - WhatsApp Messenger: More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere.