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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Free global communication through video, voice, and instant messaging, plus competitive rates for mobile and landline calls. Available on multiple devices.

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Skype alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. Pinngle icon

    Pinngle

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    Pinngle is a secure messenger app with free messaging, voice calls, video chat, & public channels. Our focus is on quality & worldwide accessibility.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AM flagArmenia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Pinngle Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Reduce mobile data usage
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Channels
    8.  Stickers

    Pinngle VS Skype

     
  2. TeamViewer Meeting icon

    TeamViewer Meeting

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    TeamViewer Meeting keeps you connected to your contacts and teams through secure videoconferencing and VoIP calls, instant chat, screen sharing, and more across devices and platforms — anywhere you meet.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    TeamViewer Meeting Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Meeting
    5.  Secure File Sharing

    TeamViewer Meeting VS Skype

     
  4. Tauria icon

    Tauria

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    Fully end-to-end encrypted business collaboration platform that is the only on the market supporting E2EE HD video conference up to 100 participants.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Tauria Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption

    Tauria VS Skype

     
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    CloudTalk.io

    Cloud-based phone centre solution with 50+ advanced call features, ready to use in a minute. CloudTalk helps more than 1000 smart companies as DHL, Electronic Star, Yves Rocher deliver exceptional customer support & boost the...

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  6. Signal-FOSS

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    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.

    51 Signal-FOSS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Private messaging
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Secure Chat
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Centralized model repository
    10.  Protected by Password
    11.  Forward Secrecy
    12.  International Numbers

    Signal-FOSS VS Skype

     
  7. aTalk icon

    aTalk

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    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    8.  Built-in player
    9.  Speech Recognition
    10.  Stickers
    11.  Support ZRTP
    12.  DNSSEC

    aTalk VS Skype

     
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    Everytale

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    Everytale is a virtual events platform that also offers a range of event services. With its easy-to-use user interface and 24/7 tech support, clients can create, promote, broadcast, & monetize events of any size.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Event Agenda

    Everytale Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Event management

    Everytale VS Skype

     
  10. Whooshcall icon

    Whooshcall

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    Meet Whoosh, the best solution for video meetings!.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Audio Conferencing

    Whooshcall VS Skype

     
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