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, Windows 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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  1. LINE icon

    LINE

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    LINE is a Japanese proprietary application for instant messaging on smartphones and PCs. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls, and hold free audio or video conferences.

    146 LINE alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    LINE screenshot 1
    LINE screenshot 2
    LINE screenshot 3

    LINE Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  People nearby
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Public groups chat

    LINE VS Skype

     
    Comments about LINE as an Alternative to Skype
    gyasettin
    Positive Oct 31, 2016
    0

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

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    LINE icon

    • Most users think LINE is a great Skype alternative.

    • LINE is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. WeChat icon

    WeChat

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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.

    160 WeChat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    WeChat screenshot 1
    WeChat screenshot 2
    WeChat screenshot 3

    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages

    WeChat VS Skype

     
    Comments about WeChat as an Alternative to Skype
    Guest
    Positive Feb 17, 2017
    -4

    It's got loads of features, and is faster & more reliable than Skype or Facetime

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    WeChat icon

    • Almost everyone thinks WeChat is a great Skype alternative.

    • WeChat is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Psi XMPP Client icon

    Psi XMPP Client

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    Psi is an XMPP client designed for experienced users. It is highly portable and runs on GNU/Linux, MS Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD and Haiku.

    43 Psi XMPP Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Psi XMPP Client screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Decentralized
    8. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  OTR

    Psi XMPP Client VS Skype

     
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  6. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

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    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Protected by Password
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Video Conferencing

    Infomaniak kMeet VS Skype

     
  7. Briefing icon

    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
    Briefing screenshot 1

    Briefing Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Video Conferencing
    8.  Audio Conferencing
    9.  Anonymous Chat

    Briefing VS Skype

     
  8. Kosmi icon

    Kosmi

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    Kosmi is a free real time application and communication platform that offers voice, text and video calls along with games and applications such as SNES Party, NES Party, OpenArena, Poker, Virtual Cardtables, Synced YouTube and Cowatch Video.

    152 Kosmi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IS flagIceland

    Platforms

    • Online
    Kosmi screenshot 1

    Kosmi Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Streaming

    Kosmi VS Skype

     
  10. Thirdlane Connect icon

    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    7.  Integration with CRMs
    8. Zendesk icon  Zendesk integration
    9.  Screen Sharing
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11. Zoho icon  Zoho integration
    12.  Unified communications

    Thirdlane Connect VS Skype

     

    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular commercial alternative to Skype.

    • Thirdlane Connect is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
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