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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Skype alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Instant Messengers or Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Skype.
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Skype alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. Webex icon

    Webex

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    Leading solution for video conferencing and webinar hosting, features document sharing, voice conferencing, video recording, screen sharing, and supports up to six webcams, making it ideal for secure and scalable online meetings across platforms.

    153 Webex alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Webex screenshot 1

    Webex Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Video Conferencing
    7.  Built-in AI Assistant

    Webex VS Skype

     
  2. Snikket icon

    Snikket

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    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

    31 Snikket alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
    Snikket screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Public groups chat
    11.  Supports XMPP
    12.  Xmpp

    Snikket VS Skype

     
  4. MightyCall icon

    MightyCall

     35 likes
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    Cloud-based call center for small businesses offering easy setup; manages calls, auto dialer boosts engagement, real-time agent training and superb customer support.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MightyCall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Phone calls
    5.  IVR
    6.  Call recording
    7.  Transcribe Voicemails
    8. HubSpot icon  HubSpot integration
    9.  progressive dialer
    10.  SMS Messaging

    MightyCall VS Skype

     
    Comments about MightyCall as an Alternative to Skype
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    Jul 29, 2024
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    Owned and run by Russians.

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    • MightyCall is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MightyCall is Privacy focusedSkype is not according to our users
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    Brosix

     13 likes
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    Brosix is a secure communication tool for businesses that need a functional way to organize their internal communication.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Text chat on iPad

    Top Brosix Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Portable
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Team work
    8.  Team management
    9.  Share screenshots
    10.  Secure File Sharing
    11.  Team Messaging
    12.  Secure Chat

    Brosix VS Skype

     
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    ChitChatter

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    Chitchatter is a free (as in both price and freedom) communication tool. Designed to be the simplest way to connect with others privately and securely, it is:

    52 ChitChatter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    ChitChatter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  React
    7.  WebRTC

    ChitChatter VS Skype

     
  8. Speek! icon

    Speek!

     11 likes
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    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  Anonymous Chat
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Speek! VS Skype

     
  10. UberConference icon

    UberConference

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    ÜberConference is the easiest and best way to make conference calls. Simply choose contacts from your address book and your conference will be created instantly. Participants don't even need to call in, as they will be dialed and/or sent an email invite to join. 

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    UberConference screenshot 1
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    UberConference Features

    1. X icon  X Integration
    2.  Audio Conferencing
    3.  Call recording
    4.  Interactive Whiteboard
    5. Google Classroom icon  Google Classroom integration
    6. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
    7.  Instant Replay

    UberConference VS Skype

     
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