Ekiga Alternatives for Mac

Ekiga is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ekiga and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Ekiga are Element, Tox, Jami and Wire.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Signal as an Alternative to Ekiga
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    Does not use SIP, it's not an alternative to Ekiga!

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    Ekiga is a VoIP client aimed at connecting with H.323 and SIP . Signal uses a different set of protocols.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Signal is not a SIP client

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Signal is a legitimate Ekiga alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Ekiga.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ekiga.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceEkiga is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightEkiga is not according to our users
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    Element

     770 likes
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    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     

    • Element is the most popular Web-based, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Ekiga.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceEkiga is Free and Open Source
    • Element is Privacy focused and LightweightEkiga is not according to our users
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    Tox

     558 likes
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    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    Wire

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    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    281 Wire alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS alternative to Ekiga.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceEkiga is Free and Open Source
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedEkiga is not according to our users
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    Jitsi Desktop

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    Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .

    78 Jitsi Desktop alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • BSD
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    Linphone

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    Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.

    82 Linphone alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android Tablet
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    Zoom

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    Provides video conferencing with high-quality video and screen sharing, supporting up to 100 participants, real-time whiteboard collaboration, group messaging, and VoIP. Compatible across devices including smartphones and PCs, offering flexibility for remote meetings.

    232 Zoom alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    GoTo Meeting

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    Web conferencing tool provides real-time collaboration, scheduled meetings, automated transcripts, enterprise features like Microsoft integration, up to 100 users, business messaging, call routing, multi-channel team and customer voice communication solutions.

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • GoTo Meeting is the most popular commercial alternative to Ekiga.

    • GoTo Meeting is Paid and ProprietaryEkiga is Free and Open Source
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    Cisco Webex

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    Leading solution for video conferencing and webinar hosting, features document sharing, voice conferencing, video recording, screen sharing, and supports up to six webcams, making it ideal for secure and scalable online meetings across platforms.

    155 Cisco Webex alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Apple Watch
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    Adobe Connect

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    Adobe Connect is a software solution for creating presentations, online training materials, web conferencing, learning modules, webinars, and desktop sharing. Its structure is based on 'pods', organized meeting rooms each with a specific function like chat, whiteboard...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    FreeConference.com

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    FreeConference.com is the original free conference calling service, offering free and reliable video & conference calling solutions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    Join or host a virtual conference call that is just like being in a meeting room.
     
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