Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 3

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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Skype alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Skype.

Skype

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Video Calling App
Freemium • Proprietary

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...

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Skype alternatives page was last updated Nov 19, 2023

Zulip
200 likes
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.
231 Zulip alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
+4
Top Zulip Features
1. Threaded Conversations
2. Team Collaboration
3. Support for Hotkeys
4. Community-based
5. Support for MarkDown
6. Syntax Highlighting
7. Integrated File Sharing
8. Chat Bot
9. GitHub Integration
10. Secure Chat
11. Third party integrations
12. Chat organizer
Zulip VS Skype
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Rocket.Chat
152 likes
Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.
136 Rocket.Chat alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
+5
Top Rocket.Chat Features
1. Omnichannel messaging
2. Ad-free
3. Channels
4. Self-Serve Capability
5. Telegram integration
6. 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 VS Skype
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Comments about Rocket.Chat as an Alternative to Skype

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

Facebook Messenger
227 likes
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.
202 Facebook Messenger alternatives
+3
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
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
Facebook Messenger VS Skype
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Trillian
278 likes
Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.
154 Trillian alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Team Collaboration Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+2
Trillian Features
1. Support for Multiple protocols
2. Xmpp
3. Messages
4. IMAP Support
5. POP3 Support
Trillian VS Skype
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Nextcloud Talk
32 likes
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.
100 Nextcloud Talk alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Nextcloud
+5
Nextcloud Talk Features
1. Screen Sharing
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Privacy focused
4. Ad-free
5. Real time collaboration
6. No registration required
7. No Tracking
Nextcloud Talk VS Skype
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Guilded
70 likes
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.
116 Guilded alternatives
+2
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Top Guilded Features
1. Voice Chat
2. Gaming-focused
3. Text chat
4. Tournament Management
5. Calendar Integration
6. Private Chat
7. Scheduling
8. VoiP Calls
9. Gamification
10. Reminders
11. Dark Mode
12. Support for @mentions
Guilded VS Skype
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Snikket
9 likes
Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.
28 Snikket alternatives
+1
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
- Docker
Top Snikket Features
1. Ad-free
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Decentralized
4. VoiP Calls
5. Privacy focused
6. No Tracking
7. Multiple Account support
8. Lightweight
9. No registration required
10. Desktop Sharing
11. Dark Mode
12. Supports XMPP
Snikket VS Skype
Is Snikket a good alternative to Skype?