How is Frontdesk different from Skype?

Skype was a consumer calling app with paid number add-ons. Frontdesk is a business phone system with an AI receptionist that answers missed calls, qualifies leads, books appointments, and writes everything to your CRM. It is built for businesses, with support, porting, and reporting Skype never offered.

Can I move my Skype number to Frontdesk?

If you held a portable Skype Number, you can usually port it. Free porting for eligible US and Canadian numbers, typically 3 to 5 business days. If your Skype number is not portable, we will help you pick a new local or toll-free line.

Do I need special hardware?

No. Most small businesses run Frontdesk on the cell phones and laptops they already use. We also support Polycom, Yealink, and Cisco SIP desk phones if you want them.

How much does Frontdesk cost?

Frontdesk is free to start with unlimited seats. It includes AI answering, CRM sync, and a real business line, which Skype never bundled even on its paid add-ons.

Startup

Best Skype Alternative for Startups

Frontdesk gives startups a real business number, an AI receptionist, and CRM sync from day one, replacing the consumer app you outgrew.

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The problem

What you lose without Skype Alternative (Startup).

Founder answering on a consumer app

No coverage during demos

CRM hygiene runs on memory

How Frontdesk solves it

Skype Alternative tuned for Startup.

Real business number, nothing to install

Get a local or toll-free number, make and take calls from your phone or laptop, and route by hours or department. Everything startup need, no desk hardware.

AI receptionist answers when you cannot

Frontdesk picks up every call your team misses. It books appointments, qualifies leads, and texts you a summary.

Calls, texts, and email in one inbox

Customers reach you on any channel. You see a single timeline per customer instead of four scattered tools.

Native CRM sync

Every call, text, and voicemail logs to the contact in HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive automatically.

Flat pricing, built for business

One monthly price, unlimited team members. Skype was a consumer tool with no CRM, no AI answering, and no real business support, and Microsoft has wound it down.

Live the same day

Pick a new number or port one in, train Frontdesk on your business, and start answering calls in under 30 minutes.

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