Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps for Linux - Page 3

There are many alternatives to Skype for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux Group Chat App alternative is Discord, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Skype and many of them are Group Chat Apps available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Group Chat App alternatives to Skype are Signal, Tox, Telegram and Element.

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  1. TeamSpeak icon
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    TeamSpeak

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    TeamSpeak is a proprietary Voice over IP software that allows users to speak on a chat channel with other users, much like a telephone conference call. A TeamSpeak user will often wear a headset with an integrated microphone.

    54 TeamSpeak alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
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    TeamSpeak Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Hostable
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  In-Game Overlay
    7.  Game Chat
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    Guest

    Self-hosted, privacy, encrypted, free license for 32 slots

    Positive comment •Jun 28, 2018
    -1
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    • Most users think TeamSpeak is a great Skype alternative.

    • TeamSpeak is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • TeamSpeak is DecentralizedSkype is not according to our users
  2. Rocket.Chat icon
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    Rocket.Chat

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    Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.

    137 Rocket.Chat alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    +5
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    Top Rocket.Chat Features

    1.  Omnichannel messaging
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Channels
    4.  Self-Serve Capability
    5. Telegram icon  Telegram integration
    6. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Bots
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    12.  Video Conferencing
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    edlee

    Good alternative to Slack because it is free and self-hosted.

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2016
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    • Almost everyone thinks Rocket.Chat is a great Skype alternative.

    • Rocket.Chat is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Guilded icon
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    Guilded

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    An advanced gaming chat platform competitor to Discord with features like calendars, advanced voice chat, and forums to better manage and grow your gaming communities.

    118 Guilded alternatives
    Chat for gaming communities
    with power user features
    +2
    Bring conversations to life with threads

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Text chat
    3.  Tournament Management
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Private Chat
    6.  Scheduling
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Integrated Chat
    9.  Gamification
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for @mentions
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  5. WeChat icon
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    WeChat

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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    166 WeChat alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages
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    Guest

    It's got loads of features, and is faster & more reliable than Skype or Facetime

    Positive comment •Feb 17, 2017
    -4
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    • Almost everyone thinks WeChat is a great Skype alternative.

    • WeChat is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Psi+

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    Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.

    Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.

    47 Psi+ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Psi+ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Xmpp
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  OTR
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  7. Thirdlane Connect icon
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    Thirdlane Connect

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    Thirdlane® Connect is a versatile collaboration tool that combines messaging, voice, video, and app integration into a cohesive and efficient experience on any platform.

    26 Thirdlane Connect alternatives
    Thirdlane Connect - Private & Group Chat

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Thirdlane Connect - Voice Calls & Voicemail
    Thirdlane Connect - Video Calls & Conferences
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    Thirdlane Connect - CRM & Social Media Integration

    Top Thirdlane Connect Features

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    7.  Integration with CRMs
    8. Zendesk icon  Zendesk integration
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11. Zoho icon  Zoho integration
    12.  Unified communications
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    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular commercial alternative to Skype.

    • Thirdlane Connect is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Infomaniak kMeet icon
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    Infomaniak kMeet

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    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

    79 Infomaniak kMeet alternatives
    Infomaniak kMeet screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Infomaniak kMeet screenshot 1
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    +9
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Protected by Password
    9.  Video Conferencing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration
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