With Skype going down, a switch to open source alternatives has never been more compelling.

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With Skype being retired by Microsoft on May 5, 2025, there are several open-source alternatives available for secure and reliable video communication. Options like Jami, Linphone, Jitsi Meet Online, MiroTalk, Element, Wire, and Nextcloud Talk offer features such as end-to-end encryption, peer-to-peer networking, and the ability to self-host. These alternatives provide enhanced privacy and customization options compared to traditional communication tools.

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I want the good ol MSN back where i can spam nudge.

I was not aware Skype even still existed. I don’t think anyone’s going to have trouble finding alternatives, because they’re already on them.

Skype is mainly used for international phone calls.
“open-source” or not is an irrelevant factor in finding an alternative.

Well we moved on microsoft teams.

All bussiness corporations have moved to Microsoft Teams because they can share files, photos and book next meetings