Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) client to communicate with people in a distant place. Developed by Microsoft
License: Freemium
Matrix is an open protocol for real-time communication. It is designed to allow users with accounts at one communications service provider to communicate with users of a different service provider via online chat, Voice over IP, and Videotelephony. Developed by Matrix.org
License: Open Source
Feature | Skype | Matrix.org |
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IFTTT integration | ||
Microsoft Office integration | ||
Share your screen | ||
Video conferencing | ||
Voice Call | ||
Chat | ||
Exchange Integration | ||
Group Messaging | ||
Messaging | ||
Video calling | ||
Video chat | ||
Video Conferencing | ||
Voice chat | ||
Voice messages | ||
Ad-free | ||
Chat Bot | ||
Group chat | ||
Stickers | ||
Lightweight | ||
Cloud sync | ||
Decentralized | ||
Encrypted chat | ||
Peer-To-Peer | ||
Privacy focused | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
Security focused | ||
Privacy-friendly | ||
Gmail integration | ||
Group collaboration | ||
Multi Channel | ||
Team Collaboration | ||
In-Game Overlay | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
File sharing | ||
File transfer | ||
SIP client | ||
Collaborative | ||
WebRTC | ||
Distributed | ||
Federation | ||
Random video chat | ||
Real time collaboration | ||
Server side history |