Lifesize is a web conferencing platform focused on making video conferencing systems and video conferencing apps work well together, while still being easy-to-use. Their platform incorporates web conferencing software with meeting room devices and wireless screen sharing.
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Skype
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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.
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Lifesize Video Conferencing
Skype
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Enterprise
$12.95 per user/month
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Plus
$14.95 per user/month
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Standard
$16.95 per user/month
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Lifesize Video Conferencing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
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Additional Details
With every plan, you get the collaboration features you use everyday, at no additional cost:
• Unlimited video conferences
• Downloadable desktop and mobile apps
• Secure encryption set by default
• Unlimited meeting duration
• Free, browser-based web app
• Two-way and group chat with popular chat integrations
• Centralized, name-based directory
• Online reporting and account management
• Email and calendar scheduling
LifeSize was selected for its ease of use and not requiring a bunch of setup. The LifeSize unit does not require a computer to be used which is very nice. The camera is very high quality and is integrated into the conference phone. Skype for Business does not do this unless …
We chose Lifesize because of it's ease, quality of use and reasonable pricing. We looked into several online systems such as Skype but weren't as pleased with their audio/video quality or user friendliness as we were with Lifesize.
Both Skype and Lifesize have audio and video performance issues. Skype for Business is not out of the box HIPAA compliant. Lifesize has a support number where real people respond. Lifesize is mostly compatible with our room video conferencing equipment.
This really was not even a close race between Skype and LifeSize. We wanted a product that would be seamless in our large and even the small conference rooms. We could not find an elegant way to get Skype for Business to work in a larger room. Even though it was "free" we …
Skype, while a great program for personal use, and the use amongst family and friends, does not have nearly as strong of features as Lifesize Video Conferencing. Skype is also more laggy and fickle, while Lifesize allows for more clarity in the video quality, as well as the …
We've tried Skype for Business, Zoom, Google Hangouts, WebEx and Lifesize Video Conferencing. As a result we ended up using Skype for Business, Zoom and Lifesize Video Conferencing. Google Hangouts is not well suited for business communications, WebEx charges a lot of hidden …
Lifesize seems more reliable for us than Skype for Business, since we had problems with Skype for 2 months in a row. Sococo is ok, but only for technical teams.
Users who are familiar with Skype but are looking for more robust features will absolutely love Lifesize! You get all of the ease of Skype paired with all of the features of a high-end video conference system in one easy-to-use package. A big factor that sets Lifesize apart is …
There is no doubt Skype is the first video calling program that I started using first in my life. It was working good but there are some aspects where Lifesize [Video Conferencing] works better than Skype because it has introduced new features for scheduling meetings and …
While it is not the most resourceful, it meets our needs and comes at a cost that our business can afford. Why pay more? That's why we have Lifesize Video Conferencing.
For the TOC, I would say Lifsize has been good. We do use a combination of Lifesize and Polycom endpoints. Polycom does have more capabilities but at a higher cost.
We liked the LifeSize audio and video equipment. Its proprietary but the quality of the hardware (such as the lens for the camera) is very high end. This makes for clear image transmission and high video quality. It allows for big conference\meeting room setups without …
We only implemented the Lifesize video conferencing system because a bullheaded C level executive demanded it. I recommended against it throughout the entire process, as it is a poor implementation of all the technology it uses.
Microsoft Teams can be integrated with a myriad Logitech or Jabra devices, many of the same or better quality than Lifesize. The cost for these devices is also significantly less.
Lifesize is one of the very few, if not only, video manufacturers to develop their own software and hardware making for a very stable solution that isn't as vulnerable to changes on the market and where all the different integrations always work well on both software and …
LifeSize seems to be one the most interoperable systems available, and even more so now that you can connect with those who might be using Skype for business. Compared to Skype for business, I think the video and presentation experience is hands down better. However, Skype has …
Lifesize is much easier to use and to implement. Also the automatic upgrades and the way lifesize comunicates with the cloud I find it more secure and reliable.
Overall, I'd have to say that on the endpoint side Lifesize really competes well against Polycom and Cisco, and I think they have the best product. On the software front, Lifesize does very well overall and they are continuing to get better. To sum up, when we look at the total …
The BlueJeans system seemed great from many different standpoints, including many nice to have features and reliability. One thing that was odd- BlueJeans costs were about 5 times the price of life size and I just dont understand how a comparative product can be so much higher. …