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, iPad, Mac and Windows 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 Mar 4, 2025
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  1. Zoom icon

    Zoom

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    Provides video conferencing with high-quality video and screen sharing, supporting up to 100 participants, real-time whiteboard collaboration, group messaging, and VoIP. Compatible across devices including smartphones and PCs, offering flexibility for remote meetings.

    232 Zoom alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
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    Top Zoom Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Email invitations
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Remote Work
    10.  Shared whiteboard
    11.  Breakout rooms
    12.  Automatic Transcript

    Zoom VS Skype

     
    Comments about Zoom as an Alternative to Skype
    Jan Rychter
    Positive •May 13, 2018
    -4

    Video-conferencing that actually works!

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    Zoom icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Zoom is a great Skype alternative.

    • Zoom is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Zulip icon

    Zulip

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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    230 Zulip alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Secure Chat
    9.  Third party integrations
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Integrated Search

    Zulip VS Skype

     
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    TeamSpeak

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    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.

    57 TeamSpeak alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    TeamSpeak Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Hostable
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  In-Game Overlay
    8.  Game Chat
    9.  Communities

    TeamSpeak VS Skype

     
    Comments about TeamSpeak as an Alternative to Skype
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 28, 2018
    -2

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

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    • Most users think TeamSpeak is a great Skype alternative.

    • TeamSpeak is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • TeamSpeak is DecentralizedSkype is not according to our users
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  6. Rocket.Chat icon

    Rocket.Chat

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    Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.

    137 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 1

    Top Rocket.Chat Features

    1.  Omnichannel messaging
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Channels
    4.  Self-Serve Capability
    5. Telegram icon  Telegram integration
    6. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Bots
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    12.  Video Conferencing

    Rocket.Chat VS Skype

     
    Comments about Rocket.Chat as an Alternative to Skype
    edlee
    Positive •Dec 20, 2016
    -2

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Rocket.Chat is a great Skype alternative.

    • Rocket.Chat is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Messenger icon

    Messenger

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    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.

    203 Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    Messenger screenshot 1
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    Messenger screenshot 3

    Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Face Filter
    3.  Expiring Stories
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Messages
    6.  Text messaging
    7.  In-app Money Transfer
    8.  Private messaging

    Messenger VS Skype

     
  8. Google Voice icon

    Google Voice

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    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.

    38 Google Voice alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Google Voice screenshot 1
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    Google Voice Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Dedicated phone number
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Transcribe Voicemails
    5.  Call forwarding
    6.  SMS Messaging
    7.  Audio Conferencing
    8.  Video Conferencing
    9.  Encrypted VoIP calls

    Google Voice VS Skype

     
  10. FaceTime icon

    FaceTime

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

    135 FaceTime alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    FaceTime screenshot 1

    FaceTime Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Native application
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Integrated into iOS

    FaceTime VS Skype

     
    Comments about FaceTime as an Alternative to Skype
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 10, 2017
    -1

    requirements: MacOS 10.6.6 or later

    Skype Icon
    FaceTime icon

    • Almost everyone thinks FaceTime is a great Skype alternative.

    • FaceTime is Free and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
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