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Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Skype?
I regularly talk with my mom who is in another country but the internet is pretty slow there. The only reason I still use Skype is because on a slow internet, it still works ok. But I am increasingly becoming fed up with its broken UI, and sluggishness. Are there any real alternatives out there for desktop video calling that is robust? I use linux and my mom uses an ipad. So, preferably, something cross platform.
- phaq 9y agoSlack
- orionblastar 9y agoThere are some here: https://prism-break.org/en/subcategories/windows-instant-messaging/ https://prism-break.org/en/subcategories/windows-instant-mes... You didn't say what OS, so I assumed Windows. You want an IM/VideoIM that respects your freedoms as well as works better. It is not free or open source but on mobile devices we use Line: https://line.me/en-US/download https://line.me/en-US/download We talk to family in Thailand using it instead of a phone. All in-laws and family in Thailand got an iPhone or Android phone that uses Line.
- thsowers 9y agoIf you're looking for cross platform, Rocket.chat[0] has face to face conferencing in browser via WebRTC, although you do have to setup your own server [0]: https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat
- kiraken 9y agoI think that Zoom is a pretty great replacement. I used to use skype for some of meetings, but now i mostly rely on Zoom. https://zoom.us/ https://zoom.us/
- cdnsteve 9y agoDiscord, Google Hangouts
- nafizh 9y agoAs far as I know, Discord does not have video calling feature.
- hitsurume 9y agoI believe Facebook has video chat also.
- hitsurume 9y agoI believe Facebook has video chat also.
- Powerofmene 9y agoZoom is good. I have heard Slack is a good alternative to Skype as well. We have been using Zoom and have been happy so have not had need to try Slack.