Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams Reviews & Ratings 2022

Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams

Overview

Recent Reviews

Skype is budget friendly, easy to use and reliable software.

9 out of 10

July 15, 2022

Skype is an easy to install and reliable to use software to interact with one or a number of users at a time.

"Skype for Business is a remarkable communication tool that has widespread adoption."

8 out of 10

July 13, 2022

We use Skype for Business as one of the best ways to connect. We can use it anywhere, boosting communication. It is excellent for chats, …

Skype is great for meetings

8 out of 10

July 06, 2022

Skype for Business helps us to drive technical calls by screen sharing with the whole team, and for communication within the team by means …

Skype and the Hype

7 out of 10

June 14, 2022

Skype for business is being used more as an intranet - for internal collaborating on a project. Even if it is across a few organizations …

Great communication tool overall.

9 out of 10

April 28, 2022

In my role, Skype has been useful for team meetings and gatherings. During the work from home part of my employment, it was a necessary …

Skype Review

6 out of 10

March 21, 2022

Skype for Business had an excellent use case. since we were using Microsoft products for Collaboration, the integration was seamless. the …

The First video conference tool I have ever used

8 out of 10

March 07, 2022

We use Skype for business for almost all business meetings, being an international organization and having to work with colleagues mostly …

Skype keeps employees connected!

8 out of 10

February 16, 2022

I use Skype for Business daily. It is very easy to use and allows me to easily and effectively communicate with other employees across the …

Skype for Business - Review

7 out of 10

January 26, 2022

Microsoft Skype for Business has solved instant messaging and video conferencing challenges, specifically throughout the pandemic. The …

"Great Communication Tool At The Click Of A Button."

8 out of 10

January 10, 2022

Skype for Business is imperative that we use it in our organization during this uncertain time. A good thing about Excel and Outlook is …

Skype Business = Microsoft Teams = Power play!

10 out of 10

January 07, 2022

I use Skype as part of Microsoft teams, business issues that this addresses since covid began it has been the new "meeting" standard and …

Meeting and a collaborative Tool

9 out of 10

December 25, 2021

Have a quick video conversation with colleagues for project coordination that the market is solving problems. Thanks to Skype for …

No longer the simple team player it used to be

3 out of 10

December 03, 2021

I was a Lync user for many years and loved it. I made the switch to Skype for Business with no difficulty because they were very similar. …

Your familiar Skype, optimized for business users

6 out of 10

November 24, 2021

The system is used across our internal organization which has 3 geographically distinct locations in the USA. We frequently use it for …

"Skype for Business is a necessity for our company's operations."

9 out of 10

November 15, 2021

We use Skype for business in every department of our company. In the past, it was our primary method of communicating with colleagues. We …

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Top Rated

2022

Popular Features

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Desktop sharing (195)
8.1
81%
High quality audio (194)
7.9
79%
High quality video (189)
7.7
77%
Low bandwidth requirements (186)
6.6
66%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Perfect screen sharing
High internet connection required.

Kanchan Chandnani

Junior Software Developer

INSNAPSYS (Computer Software, 11-50 employees)

Cross-platform synchronization is possible.
Screen sharing is causing the host trouble.

Khairul Islam Tonmoy

Software Developer

STAR TECH IT solution Ltd (Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees)

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Pricing

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Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams

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What is Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams?

Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.

Entry-level set up fee?

No setup fee

Offerings

Free Trial
Free/Freemium Version
Premium Consulting / Integration Services

Would you like us to let the vendor know that you want pricing?

3 people want pricing too

Alternatives Pricing

Google Voice

$10

per user/per month

What is Google Voice?

Google Voice is a free IP telephony service that provides users with one phone number that can be forwarded to multiple phones or devices. It includes features such as call forwarding, voicemail translation, text messaging, and voice calls. Fees may apply for international calling.

Webex Meetings

$12

per month

What is Webex Meetings?

Webex Meetings is a video conferencing platform with built-in AI and machine learning capabilities to eliminate tasks from users’ plates. It supports team meetings, webinars, online training, real-time technical support, and conference calling.

Features Scorecard

Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software

7.3

73%

Screen Sharing

7.7

77%

Online Meetings / Events

7.7

77%

Online Events Collaboration

7.7

77%

Online Events Security

7.5

75%

Product Details

What is Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams?

Skype for Business was a unified communications tool superseded by Microsoft Teams.

For personal use, Skype Desktop and Mobile apps are still available for download, but for business functionality the vendor now fully supports Microsoft Teams as the replacement for Skype for Business.

Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams Technical Details

Operating Systems	Unspecified
Mobile Application	No

Frequently Asked Questions

Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.

Reviewers rate Calendar integration highest, with a score of 8.3.

The most common users of Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees) and the Information Technology & Services industry.