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

    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.

    282 Wire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    • Wire is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Microsoft Lync.

    • Wire is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Lync.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Lync is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Lync is not according to our users
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    Adobe Connect

    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...

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    Trillian

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    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.

    149 Trillian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. OpenMeetings icon

    OpenMeetings

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Java
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  11. Brosix icon

    Brosix

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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    VIPole Secure Messenger

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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Spreed

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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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    ISL Groop

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Annotation tools
     

  15. FreeScreenSharing.com

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    FreeScreenSharing.com is a free online meeting service designed for screen sharing, web conferencing, product demonstrations, webinars and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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