CallHub vs. Skype

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CallHub
Score 8.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
CallHub is designed to integrate with an organization’s CRM. The solution helps users to reach the right people the right time with their virtual call center, voice and SMS broadcasting software. CallHub is available in over 200 countries. Key benefits include: Virtual Call Center Agents all over the country to talk to leads using the software. Agent accounts are free because CallHub charges only for the calls made. Agents can make calls from a browser, phone, SIP…N/A
Skype
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
Skype (the personal edition) is a free web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software. The free version includes audio and video Skype-to-Skype calls, ability to call mobile phones and landlines, paid international calling, and conference calling capabilities for up to 25 people.N/A
Pricing
CallHubSkype
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CallHubSkype
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCallHub does not charge per seat, but only for the calls and SMSs. Credits can be purchased and used as required.
More Pricing Information
Features
CallHubSkype
Contact Center Software
Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
8.4
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Skype
-
Ratings
Agent dashboard8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Validate callers8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Outbound response9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Call forwarding8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Click-to-call (CTC)8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Warm transfer8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive dialing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive voice response9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
REST APIs8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Call scripts9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Call tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multichannel integration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM software integration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Optimization (WFO)
Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
8.4
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Skype
-
Ratings
Inbound call routing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Omnichannel inbound routing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Recording8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Quality management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Call analytics9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Historical reporting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Live reporting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer surveys9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer interaction analytics9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
-
Ratings
Skype
7.4
134 Ratings
8% below category average
High quality audio00 Ratings7.9131 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings7.8129 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings6.4126 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings7.5114 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
-
Ratings
Skype
6.8
115 Ratings
16% below category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings7.3114 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings6.457 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
-
Ratings
Skype
6.7
115 Ratings
21% below category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings6.782 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings7.1103 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings6.062 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings7.074 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings6.566 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
-
Ratings
Skype
7.6
108 Ratings
11% below category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.4107 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings7.262 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings7.359 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
CallHub
-
Ratings
Skype
7.3
97 Ratings
14% below category average
User authentication00 Ratings7.084 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings7.280 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings7.758 Ratings
Best Alternatives
CallHubSkype
Small Businesses
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 9.5 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Bright Pattern Contact Center
Score 10.0 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
Google Cloud Contact Center AI
Score 8.9 out of 10
Google Meet
Google Meet
Score 8.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
CallHubSkype
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(136 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(42 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CallHubSkype
Likelihood to Recommend
CallHub
It is a simple process: Go to the campaign tab and click on the campaign you are joining, and here, review the questions and suggested script to guide your conversation, remembering, of course, that the most important thing is to be yourself through this software and the window that will mark the progress so join the campaign at this point do not hang up now you are controlling the communication through this software you can leave the campaign and fill with a smile the answers you get from users.
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Microsoft
Skype is well suited for quick calls back and forth, in both video and audio, among team members who have it already installed and who know how to use it. It is less well-suited when trying to do a presentation for somebody who does NOT have it installed or who lacks internet speed.
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Pros
CallHub
  • All you'll require is your login credentials.
  • You have been given a username for two complementary programs that we use: one is for limited access to remote sales services and call services.
  • Callhub has been limited to protect privacy.
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Microsoft
  • The instant chat function is great. Very straightforward, easy to use, easy to learn, no technical issues.
  • Video calls are pretty easy also, user friendly and a mostly stable connection with no issues.
  • Voice calls are easy also, eliminates the need for an external landline or the need to use your cell phone. Clear connections, not really any dropped calls.
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Cons
CallHub
  • Using new software is frustrating at first, but worth the effort.
  • It's a little weird at first, but it saves you time and the frustration of dialing the wrong number.
  • If it doesn't sometimes work, simply press the update button until you see the phone number you want to answer.
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Microsoft
  • This is really small, but I'd love to see the emoticons updated to emojis.
  • Make calling free like some other communications app providers.
  • Grant the ability to not show that you're online even when you are. Sometimes you want to make a call, but you don't want other people to see you're online and start messaging you.
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Likelihood to Renew
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
I have given this rating as this need to give more than that as it's very helpful for us and makes our work more efficient and fast.
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Usability
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
Skype is not as good as Facetime in terms of ease to glance at it and figure out how it works. I think that's a result of Skype trying to be too many things at once. A lot of the menu and UI could be streamlined, and I would jettison some of the additional functions that have been tacked on over the years to simplify. That being said, while some options are slightly hard to find, they all work flawlessly once found.
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Support Rating
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
I am not aware of the current support level for Skype for business, as I have never used even though I have the product. However, the support for Skype's personal paid users is not where it could be. Users who pay for Skype features do not have a clear path to reach out to support. So, rating 6, can be better as soon as I need to use Skype for business support and get a good experience. I will say that I will renew Skype for Business subscription, which is a significant inconsistency on my end. The explanation is that Skype for Business comes bundled with Office for Business, with no additional cost, so why not.
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Implementation Rating
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
It can be used on the phone via mobile application as well as on the desktop by logging in to the website. Easily installed and ready to use.
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Alternatives Considered
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams provides basically the same services. Local number calling is not available (that I know of) but that only matters if you have any need to use it. Teams is a little more stable, especially with a lot of people on a call. Skype is easier to set up and to operate. Skype also has a larger install base.
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Professional Services
CallHub
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
The service provided is up to date, as discussed before buying.
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Return on Investment
CallHub
  • For all calls, you must complete at least the first question you are asked in the survey so that we know what type of connection.
  • You can leave a voice message, and a pre-recorded message will play on your answering machine or service when the call is saved.
  • If you get a signal compromised or problem you can hang up once you are in the software which makes it quick and easy.
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Microsoft
  • Overall Skype is a good investment. We use regular Skype so its a product that comes with Windows PC's as a standard app. We dont use Skype for Business so this cuts cost overall.
  • Using the basic functions of Skype and not Skype for business does have some downsides but you do save money. There are many other apps we use as well as Skype in order to accomplish all of our goals.
  • The downside of course is that the more you want Skype to do, the more money it will cost the organization as a whole. It does have many more functions which you have to upgrade to Skype for business for. That is my only criticism.
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ScreenShots

CallHub Screenshots

Screenshot of Agent interface to make calls and fill in survey questionsScreenshot of Configurable agent dial in methodsScreenshot of Call monitoringScreenshot of Voice broadcast campaign with analyticsScreenshot of SMS Sign up campaignScreenshot of Power dialer