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

     1463 likes

    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.

    246 Signal alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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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.

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    Signal is not a SIP client

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceEkiga is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is an Instant Messenger Ekiga is a Video Calling App
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightEkiga is not according to our users
  2. Element icon

    Element

     834 likes

    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.

    346 Element alternatives

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

     573 likes

    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.

    224 Tox alternatives

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    • 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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    Zoom

    Provides robust video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, real-time chat, cloud recording, whiteboard and document collaboration, AI-generated meeting summaries, seamless device switching, phone and messaging in...

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  6. Jami icon

    Jami

     249 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android Tablet
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    Jami video conference OS X
     
  8. Wire icon

    Wire

     333 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

    301 Wire alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Jitsi Desktop icon

    Jitsi Desktop

     490 likes

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

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    • Discontinued

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  10. Linphone icon

    Linphone

     144 likes

    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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    Zoom

     161 likes

    Provides robust video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, real-time chat, cloud recording, whiteboard and document collaboration, AI-generated meeting summaries, seamless device switching, phone and messaging integration, and multitasking support.

    254 Zoom alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
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    GoTo Meeting

     27 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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  13. Cisco Webex icon

    Cisco Webex

     23 likes

    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.

    165 Cisco Webex alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Apple Watch
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  14. Adobe Connect icon

    Adobe Connect

     7 likes

    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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    FreeConference.com

     17 likes

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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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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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