Microsoft Lync Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Lync is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Wire. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wire or Jitsi Desktop. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Lync and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Lync are Trillian, Cisco Webex, Adobe Connect and OpenMeetings.

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  1. Wire icon
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    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.

    289 Wire alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Jitsi Desktop icon
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    Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .

    77 Jitsi Desktop alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Trillian icon
     280 likes

    Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Cisco Webex icon
     22 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.

    155 Cisco Webex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Adobe Connect icon
     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...

    102 Adobe Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. OpenMeetings icon
     28 likes

    Apache OpenMeeting is a free and open-source software for group communication and collaboration. It provides virtual "meeting rooms" for users to collaborate through video conferencing and messaging and features a white board for collaborative drawing as well as...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Java
     
  7. Brosix icon
     13 likes

    Brosix is a secure communication tool for businesses that need a functional way to organize their internal communication.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Spreed icon
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    Spreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. ISL Groop icon
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    Use ISL Groop to meet, demonstrate and train online with anyone in real time. As a host, arrange a new online meeting, invite participants via email, and create static and live content. All that other attendees need to do is open your invitation and click a link to join the...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. VIPole is a Secure Instant Messenger for secure messaging, encrypted voice/video calls, group chats that provides highly secure and strongly encrypted environment for all your communications and files you exchange over internet.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. FreeScreenSharing.com is a free online meeting service designed for screen sharing, web conferencing, product demonstrations, webinars and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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