qTox
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messaging and calls over Tox
Replaces Skype, WhatsApp
12 self-hosted Skype alternatives
Skype is Microsoft's consumer voice/video calling platform (being deprecated in favour of Teams). These open-source apps let you replace Skype with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Skype alternatives
Tox
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messaging protocol and core
Replaces Skype, Discord
Dino
Matrix & XMPPModern XMPP chat client for the desktop
Replaces Skype, Slack
Peer-calls
Chat & CommunicationGroup peer to peer video calls for everyone
Replaces BigBlueButton, Skype
Toxic
Chat & CommunicationTerminal-based client for the Tox messaging network
Replaces Skype, WhatsApp
CoyIM
Matrix & XMPPSecure desktop XMPP client with OTR encryption
Replaces Skype
Spark IM
Team ChatCross-platform XMPP instant messaging client
Replaces Slack, Skype
Gajim
Matrix & XMPPFull-featured XMPP client with plugins
Replaces Skype, Slack
Linphone
Chat & CommunicationOpen-source SIP voice, video, and messaging client
Replaces Skype, Zoom
Jangouts
Video ConferencingVideoconferencing based on WebRTC and Janus Gateway with an UI
Replaces Google Hangouts, Skype
Jami Server Bridge
Chat & CommunicationSelf-hosted name registry and bridge for the Jami network
Replaces Skype, Zoom
Jami
Chat & CommunicationFully distributed, peer-to-peer encrypted communication
Replaces Skype, Zoom
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Compare Skype alternatives
- Toxic vs CoyIM
- Toxic vs Dino
- Toxic vs Gajim
- Toxic vs Jami Server Bridge
- Toxic vs Jangouts
- Toxic vs Jami
- Toxic vs Linphone
- Toxic vs Spark IM
- Toxic vs Peer-calls
- Toxic vs Tox
- Toxic vs qTox
- CoyIM vs Dino
- CoyIM vs Gajim
- CoyIM vs Jami Server Bridge
- CoyIM vs Jangouts
- CoyIM vs Jami
- CoyIM vs Linphone
- CoyIM vs Spark IM
- CoyIM vs Peer-calls
- CoyIM vs Tox
- CoyIM vs qTox
- Dino vs Gajim
- Dino vs Jami Server Bridge
- Dino vs Jangouts
- Dino vs Jami
- Dino vs Linphone
- Dino vs Spark IM
- Dino vs Peer-calls
- Dino vs Tox
- Dino vs qTox
- Gajim vs Jami Server Bridge
- Gajim vs Jangouts
- Gajim vs Jami
- Gajim vs Linphone
- Gajim vs Spark IM
- Gajim vs Peer-calls
- Gajim vs Tox
- Gajim vs qTox
- Jami Server Bridge vs Jangouts
- Jami Server Bridge vs Jami
Switching from Skype
Moving off Skype means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.