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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  2. Microsoft Teams icon

    Microsoft Teams

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    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.

    248 Microsoft Teams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
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  4. Trillian icon

    Trillian

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    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.

    149 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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    Zoho Meeting

    A one-stop solution for online meeting and webinar needs which work on the browser without any downloads. Host audio/video conferencing and screen/application sharing across devices. Suitable for small, medium and large enterpris...

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    Nextcloud Talk

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    Self-hosted communication platform with secure audio, video, chat, web conferencing, screensharing, advanced encryption, and metadata privacy, running on user-controlled servers, supporting web and mobile apps, and eliminating third-party data exposure.

    109 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
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  8. WeChat icon

    WeChat

     108 likes
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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    152 WeChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    It's got loads of features, and is faster & more reliable than Skype or Facetime

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks WeChat is a great Skype alternative.

    • WeChat is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Unigram

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    Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users.

    35 Unigram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Psi XMPP Client icon

    Psi XMPP Client

     92 likes
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    Feature-rich XMPP client for advanced users offering strong customization options, secure encrypted messaging (TLS, OpenPGP, OTR, OMEMO), file transfers, audio/video calls, support for animated emoticons, modern themes, group messaging, and multi-platform compatibility.

    44 Psi XMPP Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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    Briefing

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    The preservation of privacy is the main driver for this project. Secure technologies, such as WebRTC, are used to establish a direct connection between the participants. The website that provides the web application and mediates the communication stores as little data as...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
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  13. imo icon

    imo

     214 likes
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    Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

    126 imo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    Thirdlane Connect

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

    30 Thirdlane Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Tango

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    Offers free global video and voice calling, group chat with up to 50 participants, in-app messaging that bypasses SMS plans, music clip sharing via Spotify, photo editing, gaming and gifts, animated messages, mini-games during calls, and centralized media gallery.

    95 Tango alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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