I ranked 10 Skype alternatives on what actually matters in 2026. Calls, SMS, data, and usability.

After years of juggling SIMs, eSIMs, VoIP apps, and random roaming plans, I finally sat down and ranked the most commonly suggested Skype alternatives based on how they behave in real life. Not marketing pages. Not feature checklists. Actual day-to-day usage when you are crossin