The best Skype alternative after Microsoft shut it down
Microsoft retired Skype on May 5, 2025 and pushed users to Microsoft Teams — built for enterprise, not affordable international calling. Lumifone is what Skype should have been: cheap browser-based calls to any phone, anywhere.
Feature Comparison
Lumifone vs Skype (discontinued)
Why choose Lumifone
Skype is gone — Lumifone is here
Microsoft shut down Skype after 22 years and pushed users to Teams. Lumifone is purpose-built for affordable international calling.
No complex subscriptions
Simple monthly plans with calling minutes and dedicated numbers included.
No downloads, ever
Works entirely in your browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox. Always up to date, zero installs.
Get numbers in 80+ countries
Skype offered limited country coverage. Lumifone gives you dedicated local numbers in 80+ countries.
Real human support
Fast response times when you actually need help.
Built for the long term
Focused exclusively on international calling and actively growing.
Get started in 3 steps
Sign up
30 secJust your email — no phone verification, no Microsoft account.
Choose a plan
1 minAll plans include calling minutes, dedicated numbers, and encrypted calling.
Start calling
InstantDial any number worldwide right from your browser.
FAQ
Common questions
What happened to Skype?▼
Microsoft shut it down on May 5, 2025 after 22 years. Users were migrated to Teams; Skype data is recoverable until January 2026.
Is Microsoft Teams a good replacement?▼
Teams is built for enterprise collaboration — not simple international calling. Lumifone is purpose-built for affordable browser-based calls.
Do I need to download anything?▼
No — works entirely in your browser.
Can I get a phone number?▼
Yes — dedicated numbers in 80+ countries, included in your plan.
Skype is gone. Lumifone is better.
Don't settle for Microsoft Teams. Get a calling platform actually built for international calls.
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