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, Web-based, Windows and iPad 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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  1. Rakuten Viber icon

    Rakuten Viber

     336 likes

    Offers secure messaging with end-to-end encryption, unlimited free calls, group chats for up to 250 members, rich media sharing, emoji reactions, AR lenses, self-destruct messages, affordable international calls, community channels, and robust privacy across devices.

    176 Rakuten Viber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Rakuten Viber vs Skype Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Nearly all features that Skype offers plus CALL TRANSFERS from one device to another.

    Robin Walker
    Positive
    0

    had no problems until now and really high security standards

    edlee
    Negative
    -2

    Viber is a poor clone of WhatsApp

    • Rakuten Viber is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Rakuten Viber is Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
  2. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     273 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.

    251 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  4. TeamSpeak icon

    TeamSpeak

     216 likes

    Embrace lag-free, secure voice chats with TeamSpeak, offering cross-platform compatibility and low CPU usage. Enjoy advanced audio controls, push-to-talk, in-game overlay, and security-focused privacy features, tailored for gamers seeking seamless communication.

    78 TeamSpeak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Cloudron
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    TeamSpeak vs Skype Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Self-hosted, privacy, encrypted, free license for 32 slots

    • TeamSpeak is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • TeamSpeak is DecentralizedSkype is not according to our users
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    CloudTalk.io

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  6. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     256 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.

    154 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
  8. Rocket.Chat icon

    Rocket.Chat

     163 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.

    166 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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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
  9. Zoom icon

    Zoom

     160 likes

    Provides robust video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, real-time chat, cloud recording, whiteboard and document collaboration, AI-generated meeting summaries, seamless device switching, phone and messaging integration, and multitasking support.

    255 Zoom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
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    Zoom vs Skype Comments
    Jan Rychter
    Positive
    -4

    Video-conferencing that actually works!

    • Zoom is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Messenger icon

    Messenger

     232 likes

    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    205 Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Meta Quest
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  11. Google Voice icon

    Google Voice

     151 likes

    Google Voice gives you one number for all your phones, voicemail organized in an email format, free US long distance calls, low rates on international calls, and many free calling features, including transcripts, call blocking, call screening, conference calling, SMS, and more.

    53 Google Voice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. FaceTime icon

    FaceTime

     91 likes

    FaceTime is a video calling software feature developed by Apple for the iOS and Mac OS.

    139 FaceTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    FaceTime vs Skype Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    requirements: MacOS 10.6.6 or later

    • FaceTime is Free and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. LINE icon

    LINE

     108 likes

    LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.

    148 LINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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    LINE vs Skype Comments
    gyasettin
    Positive
    0

    Line is more responsive and reliable than Skype on mobile phones.

    • LINE is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  14. 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.

    153 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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  15. Whereby icon

    Whereby

     78 likes

    Video conversations with up to 8 people in your browser - no downloads, no login. Just name your channel and you are on. Works in all modern browsers, even mobile.

    137 Whereby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Whereby vs Skype Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    You don't have to download it & it has no ads

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Better sound and video quality and less complicated. Can also be used without an account or subscription. More stable than Skype and Hangouts.

    • Whereby is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
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