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  1. Zoom icon
    Zoom icon

    Zoom

     154 likes
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    Provides video conferencing with high-quality video and screen sharing, supporting up to 100 participants, real-time whiteboard collaboration, group messaging, and VoIP. Compatible across devices including smartphones and PCs, offering flexibility for remote meetings.

    229 Zoom alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +8
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    Top Zoom Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Email invitations
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Remote Work
    10.  Shared whiteboard
    11.  Breakout rooms
    12.  Automatic Transcript
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    Zoom VS Skype

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    Jan Rychter

    Video-conferencing that actually works!

    Positive comment •May 13, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks Zoom is a great Skype alternative.

    • Zoom is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Rocket.Chat icon
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    Rocket.Chat

     153 likes
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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
    Rocket.Chat iconSkype Icon

    Rocket.Chat VS Skype

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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. Facebook Messenger icon
    Facebook Messenger icon

    Facebook Messenger

     229 likes
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    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    203 Facebook Messenger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear

    Facebook Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Face Filter
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Messages
    6.  Text messaging
    7.  In-app Money Transfer
    8.  Private messaging
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  5. Guilded icon
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    Guilded

     73 likes
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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
    Guilded iconSkype Icon

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  6. Nextcloud Talk icon
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    Nextcloud Talk

     33 likes
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    Nextcloud Talk is a fully self-hosted audio/video and chat communication service. It features web and mobile apps and is designed to offer the highest degree of security while being easy to use.

    101 Nextcloud Talk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
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    +5
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    Nextcloud Talk iconSkype Icon

    Nextcloud Talk VS Skype

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  7. LINE icon
    LINE icon

    LINE

     106 likes
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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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    +2
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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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    LINE VS Skype

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    Comments about LINE as an Alternative to Skype
     
    gyasettin

    Line is more responsive and reliable than Skype on mobile phones.

    Positive comment •Oct 31, 2016
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    • Most users think LINE is a great Skype alternative.

    • LINE is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Telegram X icon
    Telegram X icon

    Telegram X

     35 likes
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    An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.

    222 Telegram X alternatives
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    +3
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stickers
    4.  Channels
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Self Destructing Messages
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Cloud based
    12.  Chat Bot
    Telegram X iconSkype Icon

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