BitlBee vs Skype

BitlBee

Description: BitlBee is an open source instant messaging client that runs in your IRC client instead of directly in an IM network. It acts as a gateway between many popular chat networks and IRC, allowing you to interact with friends on AIM, ICQ, XMPP/Jabber, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Twitter and more through a familiar IRC interface.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Skype

Description: Skype is a popular communication software that allows free voice and video calls, instant messaging, and file sharing over the internet between users. It works on computers, mobile devices, and smartphones.

Type: software

Pricing: Freemium

BitlBee Features

• Connects to popular chat networks like AIM, ICQ, XMPP/Jabber, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Twitter
• Runs as an IRC client instead of directly in an IM network
• Acts as a gateway between chat networks and IRC
• Allows interacting with friends on various networks through a familiar IRC interface

Skype Features

• Voice calls
• Video calls
• Instant messaging
• File sharing
• Screen sharing
• Group video calls
• Call recording
• Voicemail
• Call forwarding

BitlBee

• Open Source

Skype

• Freemium