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The best Instant Messenger alternative to Skype is Discord, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Skype and loads of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Skype are Signal, Tox, Telegram and Element.

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  1. Jami icon
    Jami icon

    Jami

     222 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
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    Jami instant message on mobile device

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  SIP client
    7.  Distributed
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Team Messaging
    11.  SIP
    12.  Screen Sharing
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Voice Chat
    15.  Multiple Account support
    16.  Intercom Support
    Jami iconSkype Icon

    Jami VS Skype

    Is Jami a good alternative to 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.

    159 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.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Federation
    3.  Team Collaboration
    4.  Random Video Chat
    5.  Distributed
    6.  Voice Chat
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Spaces
    9.  Chat Bot
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Support for Multiple protocols
    13.  WebRTC
    14.  Server side history
    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
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    Properties

    1.  Browser-based
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  Remote Work
    7.  Stream audio
    8.  Unlimited users
    9.  WebRTC
    10.  Live Broadcasting
    11.  Audio Calling
    12.  Voice Chat
    13.  Conference Bridging
    Jitsi Meet iconSkype Icon

    Jitsi Meet VS Skype

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    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.

    87 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.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  SIP client
    2.  SIP
    3.  Softphone
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  VoiP Calls
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Audio Conferencing
    9.  Live Push Notifications
    10.  Support ZRTP
    11.  Encrypted VoIP calls
    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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    • 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

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

    168 Viber alternatives
    Viber screenshot 1
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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
    13.  Encrypted VoIP calls
    14.  Multiple languages
    Viber iconSkype Icon

    Viber VS Skype

    Is Viber a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about Viber as an Alternative to Skype
     
    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
    Skype Icon
    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
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    Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

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

    120 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
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    +1
    Mattermost screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  On-premises software
    3.  Chat Bot
    4.  Multi Channel
    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.  Multiple Account support
    13.  File Sending
    14.  Webhook support
    15.  Integrated File Sharing
    16.  Slack integration
    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. Zoom icon
    Zoom icon

    Zoom

     152 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
    Zoom screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Zoom screenshot 1
    Zoom screenshot 2
    +8
    Zoom screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Email invitations
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  Remote Work
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Moderation
    8.  Automatic Transcript
    9.  Voice Chat
    10.  Breakout rooms
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    Zoom iconSkype Icon

    Zoom VS Skype

    Is Zoom a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about Zoom as an Alternative to Skype
     
    Jan Rychter

    Video-conferencing that actually works!

    Positive comment •May 13, 2018
    -4
    Skype Icon
    Zoom icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Zoom is a great Skype alternative.

    • Zoom is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
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