Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 8

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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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 May 26, 2024

Tencent QQ
27 likes
Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, and has over 856.2 million users. In April 2010, QQ.com ranked 10th overall in Alexas internet rankings.
61 Tencent QQ alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Facebook
Tencent QQ Features
Multiple languages
Video Conferencing
Tencent QQ VS Skype
Is Tencent QQ a good alternative to Skype?

Signal-FOSS
1 like
A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
52 Signal-FOSS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Top Signal-FOSS Features
1. Privacy focused
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. No Tracking
4. VoiP Calls
5. Ad-free
6. Private messaging
7. GPLv3
8. Security-focused
9. Secure Chat
10. Encrypted Connection
11. Centralized model repository
12. Protected by Password
Signal-FOSS VS Skype
Is Signal-FOSS a good alternative to Skype?

OpenTalk.eu
2 likes
A secure video conferencing solution for businesses of all sizes. With focus on digital sovereignty and data protection.
14 OpenTalk.eu alternatives
License model
- Paid • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+7
Top OpenTalk.eu Features
1. Screen Sharing
2. Dark Mode
3. Privacy focused
4. VoiP Calls
5. White-labeled
6. Video Conferencing
7. On-premises software
8. Secure Chat
9. Branding
10. Voice Chat
11. Voting
OpenTalk.eu VS Skype
Is OpenTalk.eu a good alternative to Skype?

Ginlo Private
1 like
A secure German messenger.
50 Ginlo Private alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
Ginlo Private Features
Ad-free
Privacy focused
No Tracking
+5
Ginlo Private VS Skype
Is Ginlo Private a good alternative to Skype?

Emoty
4 likes
Emoty is a messaging application with emphasis on simplicity, freedom and safety. It's a client for RetroShare network, hence use the same decentralized, Friend-to-Friend network structure with end-to-end encryprtion.
32 Emoty alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Emoty Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Portable
3. Ad-free
4. Decentralized
5. Peer-To-Peer
6. Secure Chat
Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 0.3, released in January 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
Emoty VS Skype
Is Emoty a good alternative to Skype?

Paltalk
8 likes
Paltalk is an instant messaging service that enables users to communicate via internet chat, voice and video chat. It offers chat rooms and the ability for users to create their own public virtual chat room.
62 Paltalk alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Kindle Fire
Paltalk Features
Voice Chat
+3
Paltalk VS Skype
Is Paltalk a good alternative to Skype?

Sylk Suite
2 likes
Sylk Suite allows the creation and delivery of rich multimedia applications accessed by SIP Clients, XMPP endpoints and WebRTC applications.
46 Sylk Suite alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Group Chat App
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
+2
Sylk Suite Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. SIP client
3. Video Conferencing
4. Voice Chat
5. WebRTC
Sylk Suite VS Skype
Is Sylk Suite a good alternative to Skype?