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. Unigram icon

    Unigram

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    The Telegram client optimized for the Windows 10 platform, built by the community for the community.

    36 Unigram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
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    Unigram Features

    1.  Supports Telegram
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Telegram
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Channels
    7.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    8.  Stickers
    9.  Chat Bot

    Unigram VS Skype

     
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    Tinode

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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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    iOS client

    Tinode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  React

    Tinode VS Skype

     
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    Messages

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    Stay connected to the people and conversations that matter most.

    59 Messages alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Messages Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Team Messaging
    3.  Desktop Application

    Messages VS Skype

     
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    GoTo Meeting

    Web conferencing tool provides real-time collaboration, scheduled meetings, automated transcripts, enterprise features like Microsoft integration, up to 100 users, business messaging, call routing, multi-channel team and customer...

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  6. Lark Meetings

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    Lark Meetings is a free video and audio meetings solution with unlimited minutes. Stay connected—wherever you are—and meet for as long as you want.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Lark Meetings Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Video Conferencing

    Lark Meetings VS Skype

     
  7. Hushed icon

    Hushed

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    A mobile app providing temporary or permanent phone numbers, secure messaging, and anonymous communication. Manage multiple lines, and enjoy privacy features like caller ID masking and number burning, making it ideal for business and personal use globally.

    35 Hushed alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Hushed screenshot 1
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    Hushed Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Text messaging
    3.  Phone calls

    Hushed VS Skype

     
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    YakYak

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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts
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    Discontinued

    The last version was released in June 2021.

    YakYak Features

    1.  Portable

    YakYak VS Skype

     
  10. TrueConf icon

    TrueConf

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    TrueConf Server is used by 5000 companies around the world connecting thousands of workplaces and conference rooms. The server is specially designed to work in your corporate network. Deploying TrueConf Server takes only 15 minutes!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
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    TrueConf Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  On-premises software
    3.  WebRTC
    4.  Video Conferencing
    5.  Unified communications

    TrueConf VS Skype

     
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