Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 6

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.

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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 Jul 8, 2024

Google Chat
1 like
Google Chat is an intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening.
57 Google Chat alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Google Chat Features
1. Real time collaboration
2. Workspaces
3. AI-Powered
4. Collaborative Workspaces
5. Team Messaging
6. Calls
Google Chat VS Skype
Is Google Chat a good alternative to Skype?

Keet
5 likes
Peer-to-Peer Chat. Video & Text. Private & Encrypted. Unparalleled Quality.
59 Keet alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Keet Features
Peer-To-Peer
Integrated File Sharing
Keet VS Skype
Is Keet a good alternative to Skype?

Tinode
10 likes
Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).
178 Tinode alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+4
Tinode Features
1. Ad-free
2. Support for MarkDown
3. Real time collaboration
4. VoiP Calls
5. No Tracking
6. Dark Mode
7. Command line interface
8. React
Tinode VS Skype
Is Tinode a good alternative to Skype?

Nerimity
5 likes
Nerimity is a modern and sleek chat app which includes features like free animated avatars & emojis, creating communities and posts, finding new communities to join, changing your username and tag for free and more!
21 Nerimity alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
Nerimity Features
1. Ad-free
2. Privacy focused
3. Support for @mentions
4. VoiP Calls
5. No Tracking
6. Screen Sharing
7. Dark Mode
8. Lightweight
9. Cloud Sync
Nerimity VS Skype
Is Nerimity a good alternative to Skype?

ChitChatter
3 likes
Chitchatter is a free (as in both price and freedom) communication tool. Designed to be the simplest way to connect with others privately and securely, it is:
52 ChitChatter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Online
ChitChatter Features
1. Decentralized
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. Video Conferencing
4. Serverless
5. Peer-To-Peer
6. Privacy
7. React
8. WebRTC
ChitChatter VS Skype
Is ChitChatter a good alternative to Skype?

FaceFlow
12 likes
FaceFlow is a free web-based application for video calling and group video calling. It also offers additional features such as chat rooms.
99 FaceFlow alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Online
- Blackberry 10
FaceFlow Features
Random Chat
Video Conferencing
FaceFlow VS Skype
Is FaceFlow a good alternative to Skype?

Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger
1 like
Tempo is a productivity-focused messaging app that prioritizes efficiency over mere social connections, featuring a unique capability to create tasks directly from chats.
51 Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger Features
1. Reminders
2. Recurring Tasks
3. Lightweight
4. Ad-free
5. No Tracking
6. Privacy focused
Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger VS Skype
Is this a good alternative to Skype?