Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 5

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. Psi+ icon
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    Psi+

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    Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.

    Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.

    46 Psi+ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Psi+ Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  OTR
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  2. Thirdlane Connect icon
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    Thirdlane Connect

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    Thirdlane® Connect is a versatile collaboration tool that combines messaging, voice, video, and app integration into a cohesive and efficient experience on any platform.

    25 Thirdlane Connect alternatives
    Thirdlane Connect - Private & Group Chat

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Thirdlane Connect - Voice Calls & Voicemail
    Thirdlane Connect - Video Calls & Conferences
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    Thirdlane Connect - CRM & Social Media Integration

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Instant Messaging
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Salesforce integration
    7.  Integration with CRMs
    8.  Zendesk integration
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11.  Zoho integration
    12.  Unified communications
    13.  Real time collaboration
    14.  VoiP Calls
    15.  Spell Checking
    16.  Desktop Sharing
    17.  WebRTC
    18.  Xmpp
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    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular commercial alternative to Skype.

    • Thirdlane Connect is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. imo icon
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    imo

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    Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

    134 imo alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    imo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice messages
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  5. Messages icon
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    Messages

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    Stay connected to the people and conversations that matter most.

    65 Messages alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Messages Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Team Messaging
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  6. Whaller icon
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    Whaller

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    Create your own free and unlimited private social networks.

    97 Whaller alternatives
    Each Whaller network begins with a "sphere" (independent discussion space) where members can communicate and collaborate in complete security. Spheres include a variety of tools: messages, video conferencing, chat, document storage & co-editing, shared calendar, task Kanban, etc.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Each sphere includes an integrated file box and office suite (Whaller 365) that allows members to store, view, share, create and co-edit documents in real time.
    The Whaller platform offers one click access to a variety of video conferencing solutions including BigBlueButton, Glowbl, Jitsi Meet and Whereby.
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    Sphere members can launch an audio conference together in just a click.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Community management
    10.  File Sending
    11.  Private messaging
    12.  Shared Calendar
    13.  Google Drive integration
    14.  Onedrive integration
    15.  Built-in File Manager
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  7. Unigram icon
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    Unigram

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    The Telegram client optimized for the Windows 10 platform, built by the community for the community.

    34 Unigram alternatives
    One-to-one chat in Unigram on Desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
    Group chat in Unigram on Desktop
    Chat lists in Unigram for Windows Mobile
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    Group chat in Unigram for Windows Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Supports Telegram
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Telegram
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Channels
    6.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    7.  Stickers
    8.  Chat Bot
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  9. YakYak icon
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    YakYak

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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    100 YakYak alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts

    YakYak Features

    1.  Portable
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    Discontinued

    The last version was released in June 2021.

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