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24 alternatives to Skype

Completely redesigned with GIFs, group video chat, & stories

Skype is a messaging and video chat application available on Android and iOS. The redesigned platform enables users to send messages, share GIFs, conduct group video calls, and post stories. It is intended for anyone… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skype launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skype for Slack▲306

   Move your slack discussions to a group skype call

   2016 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Airchat▲848

   A social walkie-talkie

   2024 · air.chat · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Skype Qik▲111

   A New Video Messaging App from Skype

   2014 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Snapchat Chat 2.0▲445

   All-new Chat with stickers, audio, video notes and more

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Huddle▲349

   Video messaging to connect with people you feel close to

   2021 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Beeper – All Your Chats in One App▲962

   Get the most popular messaging services, all in a single app. WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram, Telegram, and more.

   2021 · beeperhq.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Jamm▲255

   Video chat for remote teams

   2020 · ringcentral.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Around for iOS & Android▲294

   Video calls for the future of remote work, now on mobile

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Tribe Calls▲241

   Skype, made simple. Cross platform & shareable links.

   2017 · tribe.pm · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Slack Video Calls▲773

    Talking face-to-face with your team is just one click away

    2016 · slack.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Quill▲414

    Messaging to make your team better

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Messenger Group Video Chats▲325

    Makes it simple and seamless to stay connected face-to-face

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Google Voice▲470

    Ringing in 2017 📞

    2017 · blog.google · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hangouts Chat by Google (Early Access)▲450

    Bring your team together

    2017 · blog.google · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Stride▲527

    Atlassian's new group messaging and video meeting platform

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hangouts Chat by Google▲546

    Intelligent team communication

    2018 · accounts.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Skype Meetings▲234

    Click a button to start a free video call

    2016 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Skype Lite▲124

    Lightweight Skype for emerging markets

    2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Banter▲76

    Stay in touch with your friends through video messages

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    We just open-sourced a Skype replacement with HTML5▲303

    2014 · voicechatapi.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Bunch▲204

    Group video chat for live mobile games

    2018 · mini.party · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Slack for Mobile 2.0▲300

    Rebuilt from the ground up

    2015 · slack.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Talk – A free group video call app with screen sharing▲310

    Free group video call for the web. No signups. No downloads. - vasanthv/ahey

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Group Calling for Facebook Messenger▲252

    Hear the voices of your whole family with Facebook Messenger

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

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