Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 4

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

Franz
117 likes
Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.
74 Franz alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Franz Features
1. Support for Multiple protocols
2. Whatsapp integration
3. Unified messaging
4. Multiple Account support
5. Web application wrapper
6. Multi-messenger
7. Slack client
8. Lightweight wrapper
9. Gmail integration
10. iPhone/iPod sync
11. Slack integration
Franz VS Skype
Is Franz a good alternative to Skype?
Comments about Franz as an Alternative to Skype

Guest
There is no video call function in this application
Negative comment •Jan 23, 2017
2
- Most users think Franz is a great Skype alternative.
- Franz is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary

Mirotalk
14 likes
Powered by WebRTC, Real-time video call, chat room and screen sharing entirely browser based.
55 Mirotalk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Top Mirotalk Features
1. Screen Sharing
2. Desktop Sharing
3. Dark Mode
4. Privacy focused
5. End-to-End Encryption
6. Real time collaboration
7. VoiP Calls
8. No Tracking
9. Multiple Account support
10. Ad-free
11. No registration required
12. Voice Chat
Mirotalk VS Skype
Is Mirotalk a good alternative to Skype?

LINE
105 likes
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.
147 LINE alternatives
+2
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Google Chrome
LINE Features
1. IFTTT Integration
2. VoiP Calls
3. People nearby
4. Stickers
5. Voice Chat
6. Public groups chat
LINE VS Skype
Is LINE a good alternative to Skype?
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
0
- Most users think LINE is a great Skype alternative.
- LINE is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary

Telegram X
34 likes
An alternative Telegram client based on TDLib, with higher speed, slicker animations and experimental features.
220 Telegram X alternatives
+3
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Telegram
Top Telegram X Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. Ad-free
3. Stickers
4. Support for Themes
5. Channels
6. Integrated File Sharing
7. End-to-End Encryption
8. Self Destructing Messages
9. Dark Mode
10. Privacy focused
11. VoiP Calls
12. Bots
Telegram X VS Skype
Is Telegram X a good alternative to Skype?

Empathy
157 likes
Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.
140 Empathy alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
Empathy Features
1. Unified messaging
2. Support for Multiple protocols
3. Xmpp
4. SIP
5. Integrated File Sharing
6. Voice Chat
Discontinued
Empathy is currently unmaintained. Last version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Empathy VS Skype
Is Empathy a good alternative to Skype?
Comments about Empathy as an Alternative to Skype

aasami
Enpathy is just a client sofware, not a service like Skype.
Negative comment •Oct 1, 2015
5
- Some users think Empathy is a great Skype alternative, some don't.
- Empathy is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary

WeChat
105 likes
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.
164 WeChat alternatives
+2
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
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
WeChat VS Skype
Is WeChat a good alternative to Skype?
Comments about WeChat as an Alternative to Skype

Guest
It's got loads of features, and is faster & more reliable than Skype or Facetime
Positive comment •Feb 17, 2017
-4
- Almost everyone thinks WeChat is a great Skype alternative.
- WeChat is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary

Speek!
10 likes
Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.
86 Speek! alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
+1
Speek! Features
1. Privacy focused
2. Decentralized
3. Ad-free
4. End-to-End Encryption
5. Serverless
6. Anticensorship
7. Anonymous Chat
8. Peer-To-Peer
Discontinued
The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.
Speek! VS Skype
Is Speek! a good alternative to Skype?