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  1. Jami icon
    Jami icon

    Jami

     225 likes
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    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    162 Jami alternatives
    Jami video conference OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jami conference call Linux
    Jami screensharing Linux
    +9
    Jami instant message on mobile device

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Video Calling
    6.  Multi Platform
    7.  Encrypted Chat
    8.  SIP client
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple Account support
    Jami iconSkype Icon

    Jami VS Skype

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    Guest

    Fast, very secure and Open Source.

    Top positive comment •Dec 20, 2017
    5
    Guest

    Peer-to-peer, end-to-end encrypted, free and open-source, distributed architecture which is better than both centralized and decentralized, works on the widest variety of operating system (macOS, Linux, Windows, Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad)

    Positive comment •Dec 8, 2024
    0
    Guest

    Very good alternative to Skype, WhatsApp and other mainstream chat software. Decentralised, free and open source!

    Positive comment •Jul 6, 2020
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Jami is a great Skype alternative.

    • Jami is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jami is Decentralized and Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  2. Matrix.org icon
    Matrix.org icon

    Matrix.org

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    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    161 Matrix.org alternatives
    Main Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Federation
    4.  Team Collaboration
    5.  Random Video Chat
    6.  Distributed
    7.  Voice Chat
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Support for @mentions
    Matrix.org iconSkype Icon

    Matrix.org VS Skype

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    Alexey Korepov

    Feature-full modern free opensource instant messaging server with federation.

    Positive comment •Aug 21, 2017
    3
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    • Most users think Matrix.org is a great Skype alternative.

    • Matrix.org is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Matrix.org is Decentralized and Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  4. Jitsi Meet icon
    Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

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    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    143 Jitsi Meet alternatives
    Jitsi Meet screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
    Jitsi Meet screenshot 1
    Jitsi Meet screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser-based
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Encrypted Chat
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Stream audio
    11.  Unlimited users
    12.  WebRTC
    Jitsi Meet iconSkype Icon

    Jitsi Meet VS Skype

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    Comments about Jitsi Meet as an Alternative to Skype
     
    Guest

    This is an excellent Skype replacement. It's free, open source, encrypted and you don't need to install anything. You simply go to the website, choose a link and email it to the person you want to speak with. Everything happens in your browser. You can password protect your session, have group conversations, share screen, chat and collaborate on text documents. Easier even than Skype and much more private.

    Positive comment •Nov 25, 2016
    6
    Guest

    Skype for free, with better quality and more secure.

    Positive comment •Mar 12, 2020
    1
    Guest

    Fast, secure and Open Source.

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2017
    0
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    • Almost everyone thinks Jitsi Meet is a great Skype alternative.

    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Meet is Privacy focused and LightweightSkype is not according to our users
  5. Linphone icon
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    Linphone

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    Linphone is one of the most famous open source softphones in the world. It is fully SIP-based, for all calling, presence and IM features.

    88 Linphone alternatives
    iOS Assistant

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iOS Assistant form
    iOS Dial
    +7
    Main page on Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  SIP client
    2.  SIP
    3.  Softphone
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Audio Conferencing
    11.  Live Push Notifications
    12.  Support ZRTP
    Linphone iconSkype Icon

    Linphone VS Skype

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    Guest

    Allows voice, video and text converstaions

    Positive comment •Jan 4, 2016
    4
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    Linphone icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Linphone is a great Skype alternative.

    • Linphone is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Linphone is Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  6. Viber icon
    Viber icon

    Viber

     333 likes
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    Free and secure calls and messages to anyone, anywhere.

    169 Viber alternatives
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    +4
    Viber screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Phone calls
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Animated stickers
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Voice Chat
    10.  Call Transfer
    11.  Secret chats
    12.  Hidden chat
    Viber iconSkype Icon

    Viber VS Skype

    Is Viber a good alternative to Skype?
     
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    Guest

    Nearly all features that Skype offers plus CALL TRANSFERS from one device to another.

    Positive comment •Feb 12, 2018
    3
    Robin Walker

    had no problems until now and really high security standards

    Positive comment •Jul 16, 2018
    0
    edlee

    Viber is a poor clone of WhatsApp

    Negative comment •Dec 20, 2016
    -4
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    Viber icon

    • Some users think Viber is a great Skype alternative, some don't.

    • Viber is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Viber is Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  7. Mattermost icon
    Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     247 likes
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    Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

    122 Mattermost alternatives
    Mattermost screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    Mattermost screenshot 1
    Mattermost screenshot 2
    +1
    Mattermost screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  On-premises software
    4.  Chat Bot
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  No Tracking
    Mattermost iconSkype Icon

    Mattermost VS Skype

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    MasteLrugarius

    Its oriented on enterprize

    Negative comment •Nov 7, 2016
    0
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    • Most users think Mattermost is a great Skype alternative.

    • Mattermost is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mattermost is LightweightSkype is not according to our users
  9. Zulip icon
    Zulip icon

    Zulip

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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.

    235 Zulip alternatives
    Zulip screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Zulip screenshot 1
    Zulip screenshot 2
    +4
    Zulip screenshot 3

    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
    Zulip iconSkype Icon

    Zulip VS Skype

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