What software has the features I need to replace Skype? For the past few years Skype has been getting progressively worse with each iteration. Skype 5 moved away from the compact 2.X era interface to an interface that's much more wasteful and less usable. Features like videoconferencing went paid-only, and now the latest betas are integrating with Facebook and have ads.

I've been on the fence a while regarding Skype; for all its faults it still is useful, but I've gotten to the point where I don't like the direction the software is taking and I'm looking into potential replacements.

The following is a list of Skype features that I use; I'm looking for a set of software/services that will cover most of these:


audio calling
video calling
audio conferencing
video conferencing
Mac client
iOS client
Windows client (for family without Macs/iOS devices)
calling phone numbers
call recording (I use Ecamm's CallRecorder for Skype)


There are other features, like chatting, sending files, SkypeIn, and voicemail, but the above features are the ones I need. Any suggestions?
At the moment, I am sticking with uninstalling "new Skype" and going back to the old Skype.

But, VBuzzer is also a very good choice. They are based on open standards and can do most of the above, including video conferencing without a download (i.e.; in browser). (No Skype-in type number though). They also have mobile applications for both iOS and Android.

Google Voice + Gchat + Google Plus hangouts is always an option as well