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Skype Alternatives

Developer: Skype
Last updated: June 17, 2013
License: Freeware
OS Support: Windows (all)
User Rating:    (172 votes)
Software that can be used as an alternative to Skype:
  • (22 votes)
    March 4, 2013
    TeamSpeak 3 continues the legacy of the original TeamSpeak communication system previously offered in TeamSpeak Classic (1.5) and TeamSpeak 2.
    • Freeware
    • Windows (all)
  • (23 votes)
    April 4, 2013
    Paltalk lets you chat FREE with buddies from AIM, MSN, and Yahoo.
    • Freeware
    • Windows (all)
  • (30 votes)
    March 21, 2012
    The latest version of the popular MSN instant messaging client.
    • Freeware
    • Windows XP/Vista/7
  • (84 votes)
    October 24, 2012
    Yahoo! Messenger is fun messenger with a lot of cool features.
    • Freeware
    • Windows (all)
  • 5 / 5
    (6 votes)
    May 1, 2013
    ooVoo brings easy video chat to all platforms - our free video chat app is available to download for your computer (Mac, PC), smartphone (iOS, Android) & tablet.
    • Freeware
    • Windows/Mac
  • (23 votes)
    April 30, 2013
    See when your friends are online, what game they're playing, and what server they're on.
    • Freeware
    • Windows (all)
  • (17 votes)
    June 7, 2013
    Hangouts brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers, Android and Apple devices. Brought to you by Google. (Replaces Google Talk)
    • Freeware
    • Android OS
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