Skype AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Skype is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Slack. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Skype and loads of them are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Skype are Mattermost, Zulip, Rocket.Chat and Microsoft Teams.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     799 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    317 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    Element vs Skype Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    TheEmperorArt
    4

    Discord is like Skype but better. Element is like Discord but better.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    FOSS, free, open source, own nodes etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Cross platform in terms of Apps and equally good using a browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is Decentralized and Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  2. Slack icon

    Slack

     866 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    235 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Slack vs Skype Comments
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    6

    With the new VOIP it has replaced Skype in our office.

    georgecoem
    Positive
    0

    Both great for separate purposes

    TNovak
    Positive
    2

    Prefer it to Skype in a Commercial environment

    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     399 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    177 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    Main Page
     
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    Matrix vs Skype Comments
    Alexey Korepov
    Positive
    4

    Feature-full modern free opensource instant messaging server with federation.

    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Matrix is Decentralized, Privacy focused and Security-focusedSkype is not according to our users
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    Virola Messenger

    Secure self-hosted platform unites private and group messaging, voice and video meetings, meeting recording, file transfer, issue tracking, screen sharing, remote control, and flexible permissions for on-premises collaboration in...

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  6. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     254 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    138 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
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    Mattermost vs Skype Comments
    MasteLrugarius
    Negative
    0

    Its oriented on enterprize

    • Mattermost is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     268 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    233 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Zulip screenshot 1
     
  8. Rocket.Chat icon

    Rocket.Chat

     160 likes

    Open-source chat server supporting real-time group, direct, and private messaging, video calls, file sharing, helpdesk chat, API integrations, desktop notifications, emojis, LDAP authentication, cross-platform apps, and customizable extensions for teams.

    148 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 1
     
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    Rocket.Chat vs Skype Comments
    edlee
    Positive
    -2

    Good alternative to Slack because it is free and self-hosted.

    • Rocket.Chat is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Microsoft Teams icon

    Microsoft Teams

     55 likes

    A comprehensive collaboration platform within Office 365, providing centralized chat, file sharing, and HD video meetings. Accessible on multiple platforms, it offers enterprise-grade security and compliance, customizable notifications, and private to group chat sessions.

    253 Microsoft Teams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
    Microsoft Teams screenshot 1
     
  11. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

     23 likes

    Encrypted video meetings with unlimited participants, screen sharing, recording with secure storage, no data sale or registration, chat, reactions, calendar and background features, hosted entirely in Switzerland on renewable energy and compliant with strict privacy laws.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Infomaniak kMeet screenshot 1
     
  12. Trillian icon

    Trillian

     280 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.

    151 Trillian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Thirdlane Connect icon

    Thirdlane Connect

     20 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Thirdlane Connect - Private & Group Chat
     
  14. Google Chat icon

    Google Chat

     1 like

    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin controls, compliance, and advanced search.

    67 Google Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Chat screenshot 1
     
  15. Brosix icon

    Brosix

     13 likes

    Brosix is a secure communication tool for businesses that need a functional way to organize their internal communication.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Text chat on iPad
     
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