Q: What are Skype (discontinued)'s top competitors?

Microsoft Teams , Zoom Phone , and Telegram are common alternatives for Skype (discontinued).

Question 1

What is Skype (discontinued)?

Accepted Answer

Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software, now superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported from May 2025.

Question 2

What are Skype (discontinued)'s top competitors?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Teams, Zoom Phone, and Telegram are common alternatives for Skype (discontinued).

Question 3

What is Skype (discontinued)'s best feature?

Accepted Answer

Reviewers rate Slideshows and Audience polling and Confidential attendee list highest, with a score of 9.8.

Question 4

Who uses Skype (discontinued)?

Accepted Answer

The most common users of Skype (discontinued) are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).