Skype is an telecommunications app that allows people to place voice or video calls and exchange messages online. Sign-up is quick and easy, and free, as well as the service. Aside from calls and messages, users can also do screen-sharing during calls. For calls to landlines or mobile phones, Skype credits are needed. This is available in 108 languages, worldwide (except China) and can be used on any device (PC, tablet, smartphone).
Alternatives to Skype
Appear.In
Company: Telenor Digital AS | Founder: Svein Willassen, Ingrid Ødegaard | CEO: Ingrid Ødegaard | Since: 2013
Appear.in is an application that enables its users to have video conversations with up to eight people at no cost. Appear.in also offers a premium version allowing conversations with up to 12 people. Appear.in users are able to use the…
Viber
Company: Rakuten Inc. | Founder: Talmon Marco, Igor Magazinnik | CEO: Hiroshi Mikitani | Since: 2010
Viber is a messaging and voice over IP (VoIP) app that allows users to text, call, exchange images, video and audio with anyone in the world, at no cost. The company was launched in 2010, as a competitor for Skype…
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