Creativity 365 vs. Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Creativity 365
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Creativity 365 is a comprehensive, cross-device contention creation tool set designed for both business and creative professionals. The suite aims to help individuals and teams collaborate and improve their productivity and efficiency. The set includes five apps along with 1TB Kdan Cloud storage and access to all of Kdan Mobile's online communities. Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, Windows According to the vendor key features and business benefits…N/A
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
Pricing
Creativity 365Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Creativity 365Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsMonthly $9.99 (*3-day free trial available) Semi-annually $39.99 Annually $59.99 (*14-day free trial available) Also, comes with a free stylus.** Quarterly plan with 7-day free trial to come in the following months. *Special and bulk purchasing options available for educational institutions and businesses. *Free trials only available on iTunes. **Free stylus details. Currently, new users subscribing to our Creativity 365 annual plan will receive an Adonit Dash 3 stylus. Once the free stylus has been shipped order is no refundable.
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Features
Creativity 365Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
9.4
2 Ratings
18% above category average
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
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Task Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Search10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Visual planning tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
9.6
2 Ratings
18% above category average
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
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Chat10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Discussions10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Surveys9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
9.5
2 Ratings
16% above category average
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Versioning9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced security features9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
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Creativity 365
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.6
192 Ratings
5% below category average
High quality audio00 Ratings8.0188 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings7.7183 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings6.6180 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings8.0144 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.5
189 Ratings
7% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.8189 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings8.3119 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.8
186 Ratings
5% below category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.0172 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.1180 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings7.882 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings7.6141 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings7.7113 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Creativity 365
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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.6
171 Ratings
3% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings9.2169 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings8.592 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings8.192 Ratings
Online Events Security
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Creativity 365
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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.1
154 Ratings
3% below category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.2140 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings7.9146 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.1108 Ratings
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User Ratings
Creativity 365Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(4 ratings)
8.6
(195 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(14 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.5
(40 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Creativity 365Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Likelihood to Recommend
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
I think in a world where I have to churn out videos and other content for my business, I think that Creativity 365 really allows us in the office to be on the same page when it comes to getting stuff done. These days, especially with a lot of remote work, a collaborative effort can still feel like an individual one, but the coolest thing is that this software makes it feel less and less like that.
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Microsoft
Skype is useful for collaborations across distances, including work from home, as well as a more convenient way to communicate with a large group of people. Skype is also useful to communicate with specific parties quickly, rather than relying on cellular service in areas where not as available. Skype is less useful if the team does not use computers , tablets, smartphones, etc in daily workflow as it would rarely be used.
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Pros
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
  • Different platforms integrations
  • collaboration through teams, messaging, doc share
  • Easy to use very simple for streamlining
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Microsoft
  • Instant messaging to anyone who we know only by name/email. Even if they're offline, they get the message in missed convos and a notification automatically goes to them via Outlook mail. All conversations are saved and accessible via Outlook.
  • Video and voice calls are a norm in the WFH scenario, and an average employee has around 4-5 calls a day. Skype gives notifications for upcoming meetings, allows easy scheduling via outlook calendar, and its audio/video quality [is] reasonably good compared to the amount of data it consumes.
  • Status availabilities - in the WFH scenario, you could be off for lunch, out of office, busy, sharing screens - and might not want to be disturbed. Skype allows you to do that, and in case you're off, ensures that you know that you have missed messages.
  • Screen sharing - we have to share screens at least once or twice a day with a coworker when working on some issues/features, and Skype easily lets us do that. One of the best things about Skype is that the screen can be shared without being on a video/voice call - which is of immense advantage because oftentimes, you could prefer sharing the screen, while it [is] too noisy to talk.
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Cons
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
  • Since it's a content creation toolset, it would be great if there was a photo editing tool.
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Microsoft
  • Probably the biggest area is the video element as it has historically struggled in this area.
  • The need to be forced to federate with another organisation by providing yours and enabling the other organisation settings is a bit tedious but once done, allows for simple collaboration between third-parties.
  • Functionality wise, as it's an older product and being superseded by MS Teams, it feels as if it's run its course but was very good for what it does/did at the time.
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Likelihood to Renew
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
The software is simple to install and configure. It is rather simple to explain for correct use. It is possible to profile users for the different functions offered. It is integrated quite completely with Outlook and with Active Directory security. It performs all communication functions well with one or more interlocutors and the possibility of granting control of your computer is convenient.
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Usability
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
Very easy to use. Even though Microsoft Teams has a lot of features and integrations, as a user I feel completely comfortable on finding what I need, getting information about the app extensions and using them. It's a very comprehensive tool, intuitive design and does not make me feel tired to be using it. I am glad with the current experience.
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Support Rating
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
I contacted customer service once and got my problem solved very quickly.
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Microsoft
I have only had to reach out to the Support team at Skype for Business once with an issue, and I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by the quickness and thoroughness of their response. The wait time was short and my question was dealt with politely and clearly, so I would say the support team has it together.
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Implementation Rating
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
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Microsoft
Skpe for business is utilized company wide in regards to my company. Everyone not only uses it, but uses it often. It is an effective way of communicating. It also integrates very nicely with outlook and all conversation history is pushed to a folder within the outlook system. We also have it so that if someone misses a message, they are sent an email reminder saying that there is a message that went unread.
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Alternatives Considered
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
Airtable has a free version that offers basic functionalities that Creativity 365 does not offer. Airtable integrates with 25 different applications and software to make collaboration easier, while Creativity 365 only integrates with 13. Even though key features of Creativity 365 and Airtable should matter you should also carefully explore the integrations provided by each product. Very often you will already be making use of various kinds of SaaS software in your company and it’s much more beneficial to choose software that integrates well with each other. If you do that you will be able to guarantee an effortless transfer of data between your teams and software used, which can significantly reduce the time spent on migrating between one solution and the next.
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Microsoft
For the below reason I will always choose this app over its competitors: Better audio and video quality, Little to no disconnections or freezing when on a call/video conference Integrates well with mailbox/ calendar/ one drive, and SharePoint is easy to use
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Return on Investment
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
  • simplified our editing process
  • allowed our teams to collaborate better
  • negative: Not everyone got adept at using it quickly
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Microsoft
  • We almost lost our biggest client because of the poor performance early on in our implementation...the online meetings were poor quality for audio and bandwidth refreshing
  • Many of the employees in our company disliked the quality so much, they started to sign up for free Cisco WebEx accounts to use instead
  • The majority of employees in our company lost trust in our CTO because of his decision to switch from Cisco WebEx to Skype for Business
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