The Skype replacement built for business calling.
Microsoft wants you in Teams at $57+/user/month. Phound gives your team real business calling, messaging, video, and built-in AI — no Microsoft required — from $18/user/month.
Free forever plan · Phound Business from $18/user/month · No IT department required
Phound is the best Skype alternative for business. Since Skype shut down, Phound gives teams a real business phone number, HD voice calling, international calls, AI call summaries, team messaging, and video meetings — all in one app. It works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows. Phound Basic is free forever. Phound Pro starts at $9.99/user/month. Phound Business — with shared team numbers, AI analytics, and admin tools — is $18/user/month. Number porting is supported, so you can keep your existing number.
The Skype Problem
Skype is out. Teams is overkill. What now?
Skype shut down. Microsoft's answer is Teams — a product built for large enterprises with IT departments, not the professional or small team that just needs to call clients and message colleagues.
Teams needs Microsoft 365
Full Teams Phone requires an M365 subscription plus a separate Teams Phone add-on, plus Copilot for AI. That's $57+/user before the month starts.
Consumer apps don't cut it
Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime work for personal calls. They're not built for business phone numbers, shared team inboxes, or calling clients who haven't installed anything.
You deserve AI — without the add-on bill
Skype never had AI. Teams charges $30/user/month for Copilot on top of everything else. Phound builds call summaries and transcripts into every plan, because it should be standard.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Skype vs Teams vs Phound: what your team actually gets
An honest look at what each platform delivers — and what it costs to get there.
| Feature | Skype (shut down) | Microsoft Teams ($57+/user/mo) | Phound (from $18/user/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business phone number | ⚠Skype Numbers only | ⚠Teams Phone add-on required ($8–$15/user/mo) | ✓Included on Pro & Business |
| HD voice calling | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes, with noise cancellation |
| Call anyone (no install needed) | ✓Skype-to-phone calls | ⚠Requires Teams Phone + PSTN | ✓Call any number, any device |
| Team messaging | ✓Basic chat | ✓Full messaging & channels | ✓1:1 and group, alongside calls |
| Video meetings | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Included on all plans |
| AI call summaries | ✗Not available | ⚠Copilot add-on ($30/user/mo) | ✓Built in — every plan |
| Meeting transcripts | ✗Not available | ⚠Copilot add-on required | ✓Built in — every plan |
| Number porting | ✗Skype numbers can't transfer | ⚠Yes — weeks of IT setup | ✓Yes — bring your existing number |
| Works without Microsoft 365 | ✓Yes | ✗Full features require M365 | ✓Any email, any device |
| Setup time | Simple (legacy) | Weeks, with IT | ✓Under an hour, self-serve |
| Free tier (truly functional) | ✗Shut down | ⚠Limited, no phone | ✓Free forever — Phound Basic |
| All-in price (calling + AI) | — | $57.50+/user/mo | ✓$18/user/mo — everything included |
What Phound Gives You
Everything Skype had. And the parts it never did.
Phound was built for the professional who needs to make real business calls — not an enterprise IT team managing a telephony rollout.
Real business calling
Call clients, customers, and colleagues from a real business phone number. HD voice and noise cancellation — call anyone, on any network, without asking them to install anything.
AI that's actually built in
Every call is summarized. Every meeting is transcribed with action items. AI isn't a $30/user add-on — it's woven through every plan, because that's how it should work.
Calls and messages, one thread
1:1 and group messaging lives alongside your calls — so the whole conversation stays in one place. No switching to Slack to follow up on a call you just had in Teams.
Every device, always in sync
iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows — all synced. Take a call on your phone, follow up on desktop. Your team calls with you wherever you are.
Skype Alternatives for International Calls
International calling without the per-minute sticker shock.
Skype's international calling was one of its best features. Phound Pro and Business include US and international local phone numbers — so your team can have a local presence in multiple countries and call clients worldwide at competitive rates, without the recipient needing to install anything.
- US and international local numbers on Pro and Business
- Call any number worldwide — mobile or landline
- Recipients don't need to download or install anything
- AI call summaries on every international call — no matter the time zone
Available on iPhone and Android
The Skype alternative that works on every device your team uses.
Phound is built mobile-first. The iOS and Android apps are full-featured — not stripped-down companions to a desktop app. Make calls, send messages, join video meetings, and review AI summaries from anywhere.
iPhone (iOS)
Native iOS app. HD calling, messaging, video meetings, and AI summaries — all synced across your devices. Download free from the App Store.
Download for iPhone →Android
Full Android app on Google Play. Same calling, messaging, and AI features as iOS — optimized for Android devices. Free to download.
Download for Android →Mac & Windows
Desktop apps for Mac and Windows. Everything stays in sync — start a call on your phone, continue messaging on desktop without missing anything.
Download for desktop →Browser
No download required. Join calls and meetings directly from your browser — useful for clients or guests who don't have Phound installed.
Open in browser →Keep your number. Leave Skype behind.
If your team had a Skype Number, you don't have to change it. Phound supports number porting — bring your existing number with you so every client who already has it can still reach you. No announcements. No disruption.
Port my number →Simple Pricing
Start free. No Microsoft tax. No add-on games.
Every feature you need to replace Skype — and the parts Teams charges extra for — at a price that doesn't require a spreadsheet to justify.
Phound Basic
A better way to connect and collaborate.
- Unlimited Phound-to-Phound calling
- Voice and video calling
- Unlimited meetings (up to 100 participants)
- 1:1 and group messaging
- Meeting summaries
- Mobile + desktop apps
Phound Pro
Drive productivity for growing teams.
- Everything in Basic
- Multiple phone lines & profiles
- US and international local numbers
- Up to 500 meeting participants
- North America SMS / MMS
- AI call summaries & meeting Q&A
Phound Business
Comprehensive workspace and connectivity.
- Everything in Pro
- Shared team numbers & routing
- Team inbox & admin dashboard
- Centralized user management
- CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Priority support
Common Questions
What people ask when Skype shuts down
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The Skype replacement your business was looking for.
Calling, messaging, video, and AI in one place — without the Microsoft dependency or the enterprise price tag.
Free forever plan · Phound Business from $18/user/month · No annual contract required