Microsoft Lync AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Microsoft Lync

Microsoft Lync is described as 'Lync enables users to communicate securely anywhere they have network connectivity, and automatically adapts to network conditions. The unified communications platform integrated into Microsoft Office includes IM, Audio, Video, Web and Conferencing' and is a instant messenger in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Lync for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Microsoft Lync alternative is Wire. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wire or Jitsi Desktop. Other great apps like Microsoft Lync are Trillian, join.me, Cisco Webex and GoTo Meeting.

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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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    GoTo Meeting

    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...

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  6. Trillian icon

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    join.me

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    Easy to start, easy to join and with no downloads for viewers, connecting for external presentations, sales demos, and ad hoc get-togethers means you get work done and get on with it.

    204 join.me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft 365
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    • join.me is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Lync.

    • join.me is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Lync is also Paid and Proprietary
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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

    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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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. 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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    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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    Twiddla

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    Mark up websites, graphics, and photos, or start brainstorming on a blank canvas. Browse the web with your friends or make that conference call more productive than ever. No plug-ins, downloads, or firewall voodoo - its all here, ready to go when you are.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    VSee Messenger

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    Extremely low bandwidth video collaboration software that supports application sharing, desktop sharing, file sharing, and PTZ camera control. Also, this client is free without support for commercial, personal, and government use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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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