Pexip vs. Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pexip
Score 6.8 out of 10
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Pexip (now including the former Videxio) is a video conferencing platform that combines enterprise communications and collaboration solutions in Virtual Meeting Rooms, or operates as a gateway between platforms. It allows people to use any communication or collaboration device or tool of their choice: traditional videoconferencing, Microsoft® Skype® for Business, personal and mobile devices, telephones, or simply any web browser.N/A
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Score 7.8 out of 10
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Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PexipSkype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Considered Both Products
Pexip
Chose Pexip
With regards to the alternative software packages, of which there are literally 100s, I have chosen to focus on the three platforms with which Pexip Infinity integrates the closest. Whilst each software package has its advantages and disadvantages, the standout feature of Pexip …
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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
PexipSkype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.0
195 Ratings
1% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings8.9191 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings8.9185 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings5.3181 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings8.9146 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
-
Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.2
191 Ratings
9% below category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings9.0191 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings5.4120 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
9.2
188 Ratings
11% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings9.8174 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.3182 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.182 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.9143 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings9.8115 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.6
173 Ratings
7% below category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.6171 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings7.194 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings7.194 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.0
156 Ratings
15% below category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.9142 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings3.6109 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Pexip
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Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.8
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Video conferencing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Audio conferencing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Video screen sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Instant messaging00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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PexipSkype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
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User Ratings
PexipSkype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(5 ratings)
8.5
(198 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
PexipSkype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Likelihood to Recommend
Pexip
This video meeting software is good for all those who want to collaborate with their teams on some serious business discussions and it provides the best quality of video without any interruption. Its features work perfectly well from recording to scheduling. But it is not favorable when someone is facing a weak internet connection.
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Microsoft
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams is a remote/virtual team collaboration tool must have...especially if you already use Microsoft tools. Of course, since it now part of an MS 365 subscription, it really doesn't make sense to use anything else. It is easy to use and just works. I'm not sure how anyone who works with digital files/documents and needs to work with other people doing similar work can be effective without such a tool. Of course, there are a number of alternatives like Zoom or Webex, but why pay or use another separate tool if you don't need to. :-)
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Pros
Pexip
  • Ease of use - The product is extremely user-friendly
  • Being able to use many video conference devices with minimal hassle is a nice bonus.
  • The sound and video quality are some of the best I've experienced
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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
Pexip
  • It's hard to find anY cons. But perhaps, the "getting started" manual which is available, and they do send it when you first start, which is needless and far too big whould be replaced by a 15 minute videocall. That's so much better a way to go as no one has time to read so much anymore.
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Microsoft
  • Connection issues can be hard to diagnose when they come up(as some knowledge of server information may be needed to reestablish as the connection troubleshooting options on the sky are not as user-friendly as the rest of the platform.
  • Some issues setting up camera/sound could use more info on troubleshooting options with playback sound, video, etc.
  • Statuses sometimes are unreliable and do not display correctly .
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Likelihood to Renew
Pexip
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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
Pexip
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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
Pexip
Pexip Infinity's customer support function deserves a full score for their work. The ironic thing is, I have never had to deal with them at all, which means that their entire development team is actually a support team because they have crafted a product that the client never has to talk to them about; it is just that good and works seamlessly. There are very few products out there that works as easily as Pexip Infinity.
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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
Pexip
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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
Pexip
Gotomeeting and WebEx are overpriced and quite old technologies in a market ripe for real change.
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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
Pexip
  • There is better collaboration in our team.
  • We don’t need to be present in the office to discuss something important as we can collaborate from almost anywhere.
  • We cannot add a large number of participants as it gets disturbed and the system gets clunky.
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Microsoft
  • Skype for Business has enabled a migration in part away from fixed line telephony and introduced the user to mobile working with a headset which cannot be overstated as being a game changer.
  • Being able to schedule Skype for Business meetings through Outlook has meant meetings with colleagues without a meeting room has been a great enabler.
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