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.
Pricing starting from:
Not provided by vendor
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Pricing starting from:
Not provided by vendor
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
Top 5 alternatives to Skype
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Features
Total features of Skype: 38
Alternatives
Messenger
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- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Very good option.
Reviewed on 11/04/2022
Skype helps me keep up with my team without the need to be physically present; streamline the...
Skype helps me keep up with my team without the need to be physically present; streamline the information.
Pros
What I like the most is how the Software flows, it is pleasing to the eye and to the ear, it is not annoying, it is dynamic and versatile, comprehensive and modern.
Cons
It should be able to be configured more according to taste. But it is excellent software.
- 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
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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: Telecommunications
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Good at what it can do
Reviewed on 18/03/2022
Pros
Good at Call, VoIP, File Transfer, Text etc
Cons
Does not have remote control, sticker etc
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great software for video calls and conference.
Reviewed on 19/11/2022
As a Line-3 IT support engineer, I use Skype all day to resolve the issues of my clients. I have...
As a Line-3 IT support engineer, I use Skype all day to resolve the issues of my clients. I have been using Skype for free for more than 10 years.
Pros
It is very easy to use. Most companies in the world are using Skype for daily review meetings, client meetings, and web conferences. VOIP quality is one of the best in the world. Furthermore, Skype can be embedded into a webpage. HD Video quality is outstanding and also screen and file-sharing features are fantastic.
Cons
Sometimes connections are dropped and I need to reconnect the ongoing calls
- 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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