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. Tinode icon
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    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    159 Tinode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Quickchat icon
     2 likes

    Fast and easy video chats using your browser. There is no application or plugin to download and install. It is the fastest way to start talking to anyone using a computer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. TextNow icon
     19 likes

    TextNow helps its users stay connected by providing them with a free, unlimited text and calling app that is fit for every budget - even $0.

    27 TextNow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Circuit icon
     15 likes

    Circuit collaboration software improves teamwork by bringing voice, video, screen-share, messaging, and file sharing together into a single platform with one unified view.

    49 Circuit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. uShare.to icon
     9 likes

    uShare.to is a communication app for "extended" teams. Bring together teammates, clients and partners together in instant workspaces for video and audio conferencing, chat, mobile messaging and sharing information.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Starleaf icon
     2 likes

    StarLeaf enables seamless collaboration through intelligently engineered, reliable meeting room systems, superior video conferencing, and secure messaging.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7.  2 likes

    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids to connect with close friends and family from their tablet or smartphone. Kids can only connect with parent-approved contacts, which creates a more controlled environment.

    32 Messenger Kids alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  9. FreeConferenceCall.com is an easy way to conduct free HD audio conference calls including audio, video and screen sharing with up to 1,000 participants at no charge.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Zalo icon
     1 like

    Zalo is a Vietnamese instant messaging multi-platform service developed by VNG Corporation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Online
     
  11. OpenTalk.eu icon
     2 likes

    A secure video conferencing solution for businesses of all sizes. With focus on digital sovereignty and data protection.

    12 OpenTalk.eu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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