Skype vs. Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Skype
Score 7.4 out of 10
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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.N/A
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
Score 9.7 out of 10
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Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM) is a video conferencing service powered by Tencent that is built for collaboration. With this product, users can schedule and join meetings, anytime, anywhere, to eliminate the need to travel and allowing users to be more productive.N/A
Pricing
SkypeTencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SkypeTencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
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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Features
SkypeTencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Skype
7.5
134 Ratings
7% below category average
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
High quality audio7.9131 Ratings9.01 Ratings
High quality video7.8129 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements6.5126 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support7.6114 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Skype
6.9
115 Ratings
15% below category average
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
Desktop sharing7.4114 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Whiteboards6.557 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Skype
6.8
115 Ratings
19% below category average
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
9.0
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Calendar integration6.982 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation7.2103 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Integrates with social media6.162 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.174 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows6.666 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Skype
7.7
108 Ratings
9% below category average
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
9.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Live chat8.5107 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Audience polling7.462 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A7.459 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Skype
7.4
97 Ratings
12% below category average
Tencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
9.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
User authentication7.084 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions7.380 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Confidential attendee list7.758 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SkypeTencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
Likelihood to Recommend
7.1
(136 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(42 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Professional Services
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SkypeTencent VooV Meeting (TVM)
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Tencent Cloud
It is most ideal for meetings with people residing in China. Outside of China, it is less common compared to Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, and other popular meeting platforms. While it is lesser known, it possesses powerful features and is technically on par with any other meeting platform. I have no issues using it on a daily basis. For someone whose primary calendar is Google, perhaps Google Meet is still the most seamless integrated solution.
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Pros
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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Tencent Cloud
  • Access Control
  • Intuitive Controls within Meeting
  • Attendee and Content Sharing Management
  • Powerful features such as beauty filter, network checks
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Cons
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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Tencent Cloud
  • Home screen lacks certain functions
  • Integration with Google Calendar
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Tencent Cloud
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Usability
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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Tencent Cloud
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Support Rating
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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Tencent Cloud
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Implementation Rating
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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Tencent Cloud
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Alternatives Considered
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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Tencent Cloud
Technically, TVM is on par and perhaps perform better than most of the rest. It does a really good job at what it's supposed to do, a meeting platform with strong support features for video, audio and presentation. The only issue is in prevalence, there doesn't seem to be a web version available, so invitees who don't have the TVM platform are required to download and install the software before they can join a meeting. This creates more friction compared to Google and MS Teams, which offer web versions of the meeting interface.
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Professional Services
Microsoft
The service provided is up to date, as discussed before buying.
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Tencent Cloud
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
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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Tencent Cloud
  • Hassle-free communication with Chinese counterparts
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