Skype Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Skype for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Discord, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Skype and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Skype are Signal, Tox, Telegram and Element.

filter to find the best alternatives

Skype alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Skype.
Skype iconSkype
  2577
  • ...

Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using...

More about Skype
More about Skype
Skype alternatives page was last updated Nov 19, 2023
  Suggest Alternatives
  1. TeamSpeak icon
    TeamSpeak icon

    TeamSpeak

     199 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    TeamSpeak is a proprietary Voice over IP software that allows users to speak on a chat channel with other users, much like a telephone conference call. A TeamSpeak user will often wear a headset with an integrated microphone.

    55 TeamSpeak alternatives
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 2
    +5
    TeamSpeak screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Hostable
    5.  In-Game Overlay
    6.  Game Chat
    TeamSpeak iconSkype Icon

    TeamSpeak VS Skype

    Is TeamSpeak a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about TeamSpeak as an Alternative to Skype
     
    Guest

    Self-hosted, privacy, encrypted, free license for 32 slots

    Positive comment •Jun 28, 2018
    -1
    Skype Icon
    TeamSpeak icon

    • Most users think TeamSpeak is a great Skype alternative.

    • TeamSpeak is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • TeamSpeak is DecentralizedSkype is not according to our users
  2. Rocket.Chat icon
    Rocket.Chat icon

    Rocket.Chat

     152 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.

    136 Rocket.Chat alternatives
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 1
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 2
    +5
    Rocket.Chat screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Omnichannel messaging
    2.  Channels
    3.  Self-Serve Capability
    4.  Telegram integration
    5.  Whatsapp integration
    6.  Bots
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11.  Chat Bot
    12.  Slack integration
    Rocket.Chat iconSkype Icon

    Rocket.Chat VS Skype

    Is Rocket.Chat a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about Rocket.Chat as an Alternative to Skype
     
    edlee

    Good alternative to Slack because it is free and self-hosted.

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2016
    -2
    Skype Icon
    Rocket.Chat icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Rocket.Chat is a great Skype alternative.

    • Rocket.Chat is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Trillian icon
    Trillian icon

    Trillian

     278 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Trillian is an instant messaging app that works on phones, tablets, and desktops while keeping your chats neatly synchronized between all of them! We think conversation should be easily shared between all of your devices, not trapped as text messages on your phone.

    154 Trillian alternatives
    Trillian screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trillian screenshot 1
    Trillian screenshot 2
    +2
    Trillian screenshot 3

    Trillian Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Messages
    4.  IMAP Support
    5.  POP3 Support
    Trillian iconSkype Icon

    Trillian VS Skype

    Is Trillian a good alternative to Skype?
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Zoho Meeting icon

    Zoho Meeting

    A one-stop solution for online meeting and webinar needs which work on the browser without any downloads. Host audio/video conferencing and screen/application sharing across devices. Suitable for small, medium and large enterpris...

    https://www.zoho.com
    Learn More
  6. Guilded icon
    Guilded icon

    Guilded

     70 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    An advanced gaming chat platform competitor to Discord with features like calendars, advanced voice chat, and forums to better manage and grow your gaming communities.

    116 Guilded alternatives
    Chat for gaming communities
    with power user features
    +2
    Bring conversations to life with threads

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Text chat
    3.  Tournament Management
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Private Chat
    6.  Scheduling
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Integrated Chat
    9.  Public groups chat
    10.  Twitch Integration
    11.  Role-based security access
    12.  Reactions
    13.  Gamification
    14.  Reminders
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Support for @mentions
    17.  Game Chat
    18.  Calendar View
    Guilded iconSkype Icon

    Guilded VS Skype

    Is Guilded a good alternative to Skype?
     
  7. Franz icon
    Franz icon

    Franz

     117 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    74 Franz alternatives
    Franz screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Multi-messenger
    7.  Slack client
    8.  Lightweight wrapper
    9.  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11.  Slack integration
    Franz iconSkype Icon

    Franz VS Skype

    Is Franz a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about Franz as an Alternative to Skype
     
    Guest

    There is no video call function in this application

    Negative comment •Jan 23, 2017
    2
    Skype Icon
    Franz icon

    • Most users think Franz is a great Skype alternative.

    • Franz is Freemium and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Empathy icon
    Empathy icon

    Empathy

     157 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Empathy is a messaging program which supports text, voice, video chat, and file transfers over many different protocols. You can tell it about your accounts on all those services and do all your chatting within one application.

    140 Empathy alternatives
    Empathy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    chatroom - conference
    call

    Empathy Features

    1.  Unified messaging
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Xmpp
    4.  SIP
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Voice Chat
    Discontinued

    Empathy is currently unmaintained. Last version, 3.25, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Empathy iconSkype Icon

    Empathy VS Skype

    Is Empathy a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about Empathy as an Alternative to Skype
     
    aasami

    Enpathy is just a client sofware, not a service like Skype.

    Negative comment •Oct 1, 2015
    5
    Skype Icon
    Empathy icon

    • Some users think Empathy is a great Skype alternative, some don't.

    • Empathy is Free and Open SourceSkype is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. WeChat icon
    WeChat icon

    WeChat

     105 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    164 WeChat alternatives
    WeChat screenshot 1
    WeChat screenshot 2
    +2
    WeChat screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    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 iconSkype Icon

    WeChat VS Skype

    Is WeChat a good alternative to Skype?
     
    Comments about WeChat as an Alternative to Skype
     
    Guest

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

    Positive comment •Feb 17, 2017
    -4
    Skype Icon
    WeChat icon

    • Almost everyone thinks WeChat is a great Skype alternative.

    • WeChat is Freemium and ProprietarySkype is also Freemium and Proprietary
You are at page 3 of Skype alternatives