Skype Shuts Down Monday

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Microsoft , the parent company of Skype , confirmed that the official sunset date for the service is today , May 5, 2025 .

Skype users can either migrate all their contacts and chat data to Microsoft Teams , or they can choose to download their Skype data and transition to another video-calling service.

We've curated a list of alternative video-conferencing apps that can replace Skype .

Google Meet allows users to hold meetings with up to 100 participants, record meetings, share screens, and more.

Slack may not be ideal for formally scheduled meetings with large groups, but it can be effective for spontaneous meetings within team chats.

Slack allows users to easily transition from a chat thread to an informal audio or video call with colleagues.

Signal is not a direct competitor to Skype , but is free to use.

Slack is not recommended for larger businesses, as it limits calls to 25 participants.

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