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24 alternatives to Skype Qik

A New Video Messaging App from Skype

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skype Qik launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skype▲531

   Completely redesigned with GIFs, group video chat, & stories

   2017 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Skype for Web▲165

   No more downloads required

   2014 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Skype Meetings▲234

   Click a button to start a free video call

   2016 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Skype▲2

   Video chat

   2015 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Skype Lite▲124

   Lightweight Skype for emerging markets

   2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Shakd▲65

   A hilarious text-to-siri voice messenger

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cord for Android▲108

   A beautiful short voice messaging service

   2014 · emojiguide.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   aIRChat▲61

   A better looking, browser-based IRC client

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Sqwiggle▲196

   24/7 Video Chat for Remote Teams

   2013 · sqwiggle.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Studio▲124

    Roleplaying based messaging app

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    VentureApp▲219

    WhatsApp for your professional network

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fleek▲124

    Snapchat meets Yik Yak

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Vinnect▲80

    One click video chat.

    2014 · vinnect.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Tribe Calls▲241

    Skype, made simple. Cross platform & shareable links.

    2017 · tribe.pm · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Flock▲118

    A messaging app for making plans

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    QKSMS▲68

    A beautiful and modern SMS app for Android

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Airchat▲72

    Location-based chatting with group controls

    2013 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Taptalk▲133

    Personal video and photo messaging

    2014 · taptalk.me · its alternatives →

19. 19
    vLine▲78

    Free, simple video chat

    2014 · vline.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    JibJab Talkies▲110

    Make messaging GREAT again!

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Lynk Messenger▲116

    A location-based messaging app that knows who you're with

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Botangle▲72

    Learn Anything Anywhere Over Video Chat

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Chatwala▲59

    See your friends’ reactions to your video messages.

    2014 · chatwala.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Skyro▲102

    A gorgeous voice recording app with embedded images

    2015 · skyrodigital.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →