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Paltalk is an instant messaging service that enables users to communicate via internet chat, voice and video chat. It offers chat rooms and the ability for users to create their own public virtual chat room.

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Paltalk alternatives page was last updated Oct 20, 2019
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  1. Skype icon
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    Skype

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    Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.

    308 Skype alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Calling
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4. Microsoft 365 (Office) icon  Microsoft Office integration
    5.  Video Conferencing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    9.  Live Captions Translation
    10.  Voice messages
    11.  Multiple languages
    12. Microsoft Exchange icon  Exchange Integration
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    • Skype is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Paltalk.

    • Skype is the most popular free alternative to Paltalk.

    • Skype is Freemium and ProprietaryPaltalk is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Skype is LightweightPaltalk is not according to our users
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    WhatsApp

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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    255 WhatsApp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Top WhatsApp Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Custom Backgrounds
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Passkey Support
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  4. Wire icon
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    Wire

     306 likes
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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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    License model

    • 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)

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Video Calling
    3.  Encrypted Chat
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Encrypted calls
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  WebRTC
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11.  Voice messages
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Paltalk.

    • Wire is the most popular Open Source alternative to Paltalk.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourcePaltalk is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedPaltalk is not according to our users
  5. Zulip icon
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    Zulip

     202 likes
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    234 Zulip alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Integrated File Sharing
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Third party integrations
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Live topics
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  6. LINE icon
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    LINE

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    LINE is a Japanese proprietary application for instant messaging on smartphones and PCs. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls, and hold free audio or video conferences.

    148 LINE alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome

    LINE Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  People nearby
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Public groups chat
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  7. Tinode icon
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    Tinode

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    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    178 Tinode alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Tinode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  React
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  9. aTalk icon
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    aTalk

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    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    211 aTalk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Built-in player
    8.  Stickers
    9.  Speech Recognition
    10.  DNSSEC
    11.  Support ZRTP
    12.  Built-in Photo editor
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  10. Skype Lite icon
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    Skype Lite

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    Skype Lite lets you send free text messages and make voice & video calls even under limited network conditions.

    216 Skype Lite alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Reduce mobile data usage
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  11. JusTalk icon
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    JusTalk

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    With JusTalk you will experience the most crystal clear video calls, voice calls, group calls and conference calls. It's easy for everyone to use Facebook account or mobile phone number to start a JusTalk video call, voice call or group chat.

    64 JusTalk alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    JusTalk Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Call recording
    4.  Random Chat
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