Skype Alternatives

Skype is described as 'Free global communication through video, voice, and instant messaging, plus competitive rates for mobile and landline calls. Available on multiple devices' and is a leading Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Skype for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Mac apps. The best Skype alternative is Discord, which is free. Other great apps like Skype are Signal, Tox, Telegram and Element.

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Skype alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. Spreed icon

    Spreed

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    Spreed is the worldwide unified web conferencing service offering integrated web and telephone conferencing. It is based on Flash Player. Free service includes 3 attendees and max 1.5h meetings. Single events or monthly service can be purchased.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Conference Interface

    Spreed Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Based on Flash Player
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Interactive Whiteboard
    6.  Video Conferencing

    Spreed VS Skype

     
  2. SimplyVideo icon

    SimplyVideo

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    Brand your online video calls, meetings, and conference room in seconds. All done in the browser. No download and installation required. FREE for 2 months!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    online video conference by SimplyVideo

    SimplyVideo Features

    1.  No installation
    2.  Video Conferencing

    SimplyVideo VS Skype

     
  4. Team.biz icon

    Team.biz

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    Team.biz is a messaging service for companies, teams, and professionals. Team administration, group messaging, add guests, text (SMS and MMS), open and private topics, drag & drop image and doc sharing, edit messages, view message history, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Xbox
    Team.biz screenshot 1

    Team.biz Features

    1.  Team Messaging
    2.  SMS Messaging
    3.  Sms from PC
    4.  Private Chat
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Private messaging

    Team.biz VS Skype

     
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  6. Conduit Chat Server icon

    Conduit Chat Server

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    Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    Conduit Chat Server screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Rust
    3.  Matrix Protocol

    Conduit Chat Server VS Skype

     
  7. Jam icon

    Jam

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    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Jam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2022.

    Jam Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Audio Calling
    3.  Audio Conferencing
    4.  Meeting
    5.  Team work
    6.  Remote Work
    7. Shopify icon  Shopify integration
    8. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    9. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Jam VS Skype

     
  8. Vidyo icon

    Vidyo

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    Vidyo provides software-based collaboration technology and product-based visual communication products. The company's VidyoConferencing products are the first in the videoconferencing industry to take advantage of the H.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    VidyoMobile (1)

    Vidyo Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Mobile friendly
    3.  WebRTC
    4.  Video Conferencing

    Vidyo VS Skype

     
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    Toasty.ai

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    Toasty is an interactive video conferencing platform that is designed to drive live collaborations and discussions on your team. It comes with ready-made templates and a powerful engagement toolbar to connect your meeting participants.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Toasty allows a flexible way to form small breakout groups to work or discuss together.

    Toasty.ai Features

    1.  Team Building
    2.  Video Conferencing

    Toasty.ai VS Skype

     
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