Skype
About Skype
Skype is a Microsoft tool for phone calls, video conferencing, chats, and messaging. The VoIP program is preinstalled on many Windows systems, and the basic version can be used free of charge. For business users, Skype offers only basic functions.
Skype has a number of other functions in addition to VoIP telephony to other Skype users, landlines, or cellular networks. Users can exchange messages and send files via Messenger. Conferences can be held with or without a video stream. The number of participants is limited to 50. In addition, Skype offers functions for screen sharing and meetings, a customizable interface, and a contact book. There is a scheduler for appointments so meetings can be time-limited.
Skype also offers integrated translation software. This can broadcast live conversations in another language. The translator waits for a sentence to finish, and then translates it as a subtitle. Users can be invited by phone, email, or link. There are also functions for surveys, recording, and private chats. The program complies with in-force data protection regulations. Data is protected with 256-bit TLS 1.2 encryption.
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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Recommended in internal communication and customer relations
Reviewed on 27/05/2023
Overall I would like to recommend this software as part of your communication with the clients, its...
Overall I would like to recommend this software as part of your communication with the clients, its easy to use and decent. When I am using this software its king of professional because it offers easy to understand function and clear audio and video in times of conference meetings.
Pros
In my job we usually use this software to communicate with the clients for their concerns and request, Skype is one of the recommended software for communication for me because it has the professionalism and decent concept. Also it's easy to retrieve files and images because of the features it has. Also this is useful in times of conference call and meetings.
Cons
I would like to rest to lengthen the file and image displays sometimes files are removed within a months but sometimes we need to backtrack a file and we cannot download the files itself because its already deleted.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Four stars
Reviewed on 29/06/2023
Communications are successful and we've had few problems. Skype has gotten better and better.
Communications are successful and we've had few problems. Skype has gotten better and better.
Pros
With Skype I get easy to use video conferencing for free. Sound and image both come through clearly and it can translate in real time.Skype isn't strictly for Windows, there are versions for Android, Apple, etc. I chose Skype for my company because of the features listed previously and the other communications like chat, SMS, and calling.
Cons
Skype chose to include SMS but it's only outbound. There's no way to receive an SMS. That's what I would change if it were up to me.
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Zoom Workplace- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The best app ever I’ve been using over the years
Reviewed on 26/03/2022
I’ve been using Skype for over five years now and I really love everything about this app especially...
I’ve been using Skype for over five years now and I really love everything about this app especially allowing you to send a translation request to friends who don’t speak English to be able to chat with them in the easiest way..So I 100% recommend this app to everyone.
Pros
I really love this software on how they allow your to send a translation request to friends who speaks other language’s .so immediately they accept the request you can speak in your language and they will hear in their language and that makes a good and easy conversation with them.
Cons
The least I dislike about this app is that if you try to send other people request to make a lot of friends then they block your account which is so disgusting .Please do work on this and it will help a lot thanks.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Best Group Calling - Recording - Chatting Apps
Reviewed on 01/07/2022
With the help of skype, I solved many issues in the company.
1. Communication tools
2. Video...
With the help of skype, I solved many issues in the company.
1. Communication tools
2. Video calling, voice calling, video recording.
3. Between meetings can join people.
4. sharing the resources like files, pdf, images and many more things.
Pros
there is a list of features I like about skype.
1. Global customer, company widly use of skype.
2. Provide features like Calling, Video Calling Recording.
3. Chatting Searching old history possible.
4. Support in Web also. one can use as well in browsers.
Cons
need to improve this thing.
1. lack of voice in video calling, voice calling.
2. lack of screen sharing with voice.
3. software takes too load sometimes to get old chats.
- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Still the best chat and video conferencing platform out there
Reviewed on 04/10/2022
Skype is the oldest tool I have used in life. And it still holds up pretty well in spite of new...
Skype is the oldest tool I have used in life. And it still holds up pretty well in spite of new arrivals in the market.
And to me, it's still the best there is out there with great features like the messaging app (a real must in my business) and the standard good quality video and audio, screensharing and unlimited time for calls. It's just perfect for my needs.
Pros
There're so many pros on my personal use, such as:
- Good video and sound quality;
- Great supresion software quality;
- Chat messaging is a killer feature
Cons
The only con I see is the Mac app. Sometimes it takes a lot of memory but other than that everything else is great.
Skype FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Skype.Q. What type of pricing plans does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
Q. Who are the typical users of Skype?
Skype has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Skype support?
Skype supports the following languages:
Arabic, Belarusian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Skype support mobile devices?
Skype supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Skype integrate with?
Skype integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft Outlook
Q. What level of support does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat
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