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.

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  1. Speek! icon
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    Speek!

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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.

    86 Speek! alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    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
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

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  2. Psi+ icon
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    Psi+

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    Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi with rolling release development model.

    Users who wants to receive new features and bug fixes very quickly may use Psi+ on daily basis. Users who do not care about ne.

    46 Psi+ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Psi+ Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  OTR
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  4. Thirdlane Connect icon
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    Thirdlane Connect

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    Thirdlane® Connect is a versatile collaboration tool that combines messaging, voice, video, and app integration into a cohesive and efficient experience on any platform.

    25 Thirdlane Connect alternatives
    Thirdlane Connect - Private & Group Chat

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    Thirdlane Connect - Video Calls & Conferences
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    Thirdlane Connect - CRM & Social Media Integration

    Top Thirdlane Connect Features

    1.  Team Collaboration
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Video Calling
    4.  Instant Messaging
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Salesforce integration
    8.  Integration with CRMs
    9.  Zendesk integration
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Video Conferencing
    12.  Zoho integration
    13.  Unified communications
    14.  Real time collaboration
    15.  VoiP Calls
    16.  Spell Checking
    17.  Desktop Sharing
    18.  WebRTC
    19.  Xmpp
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    • Thirdlane Connect is the most popular commercial alternative to Skype.

    • Thirdlane Connect is Paid and ProprietarySkype is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Infomaniak kMeet icon
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    Infomaniak kMeet

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    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

    79 Infomaniak kMeet alternatives
    Infomaniak kMeet screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Protected by Password
    9.  Video Conferencing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11.  Slack integration
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  7. Jam icon
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    Jam

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    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

    188 Jam alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Jam Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Audio Calling
    3.  Audio Conferencing
    4.  Meeting
    5.  Team work
    6.  Remote Work
    7.  Shopify integration
    8.  WordPress Integration
    9.  Slack integration
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2022.

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  8. YakYak icon
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    YakYak

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    Desktop client for Google Hangouts.

    100 YakYak alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Hangouts

    YakYak Features

    1.  Portable
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    Discontinued

    The last version was released in June 2021.

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  10. Keet icon
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    Keet

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    Peer-to-Peer Chat. Video & Text. Private & Encrypted. Unparalleled Quality.

    59 Keet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Keet Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
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