There are times when you are not at home or office and don’t want to waste your time downloading your favorite Instant messenger to chat with your contacts. That’s when web based Instant messenger services come in handy. If you have a computer with internet, you can sign-in through these web-based IM’s and make your “Chat” life more convenient. I’ve come up with 8 of the best web based Instant messengers that gets the job done.

1. e-Buddy

eBuddy messenger

eBuddy is a fantastic web based IM service that lets you sign in MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, ICQ, MySpace and AIM (AOL) giving you the ability to chat online everywhere anytime. The best thing about eBuddy is that it even works when you are behind a firewall and its also availabe as Mobile version.

2. Meebo

meebo web instant messenger

Meebo is also one of the most well loved web based IM out there. It’s supports multiple IM services including AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk and Gmail, MySpace IM, Facebook Chat, and more also giving you the ability to chat with people in Meebo Chat Rooms

3. Kool IM

Kool Im web messenger

Kool IM is another fantastic service that lets you sign in and chat through different networks which include, AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Yahoo, MSN, Gadu Gadu, GTalk, and Xfire via your browser. You can also choose your preferred layout, in a pop-up window or through a embedded client.

4. Instan-t Express Web IM

instant-t-express web messenger

Instan-t Express Web IM supports Yahoo, MSN, AIM, ICQ and Google talk networks. Along-with that, it also offers you to download their desktop version which you can use to chat with your IM buddies.