European Alternatives to Skype
Skype is Microsoft's legacy video calling and messaging platform. Microsoft is phasing Skype users into Microsoft Teams. All data is processed on Azure (US) under US jurisdiction, with Skype being one of the PRISM surveillance program partners.
Why Switch from Skype?
- ⚠One of the original PRISM program partners — NSA access to calls since 2011
- ⚠All data processed on Microsoft Azure (US) — CLOUD Act applies
- ⚠Microsoft is migrating users to Teams — ongoing uncertainty
- ⚠No end-to-end encryption for group calls
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skype being shut down?
Microsoft announced Skype will be discontinued in May 2025, with users migrated to Microsoft Teams. Both products face the same GDPR/CLOUD Act issues. European alternatives like Jitsi Meet (open-source) and OpenTalk (Germany) offer similar functionality without US data concerns.
What is the best free European alternative to Skype?
Jitsi Meet is the best free replacement — open-source, no account required, and can be self-hosted or used via EU-based instances. OpenTalk (Germany) is a polished alternative for businesses. Signal also supports high-quality video calls with E2E encryption.