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Skype (discontinued)

Skype (discontinued)

Overview

What is Skype (discontinued)?

Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software, now superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported from May 2025.

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Pricing

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United States Subscription

$2.99

Cloud
per month

North America Subscription

$6.99

Cloud
per month

India Subscription

$7.99

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.skype.com/en/international…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $2.99 per month
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Product Demos

Skype Video Call Demo Video (No Audio)

YouTube

One Chat - All in one Messenger for WhatsApp, Fb, Skype & more

YouTube

Designing a Drawer / Sliding panel in Winform App C# (Skype Demo)

YouTube

Skype on Symbian Video Demo

YouTube

Demo of Skype for the iPhone

YouTube

Sony Xperia M Skype Video Call Demo - Front Camera Quality - PhoneRadar

YouTube
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Features

Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software

Features related to the performance, reliability & compatibility of web conferencing and webinar (online events) software.

8
Avg 7.9

Screen Sharing

Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.

6.6
Avg 7.9

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

7.2
Avg 8.2

Online Events Collaboration

Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.

7.6
Avg 8.1

Online Events Security

Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.

7.8
Avg 8.1

VoIP system collaboration

Team collaboration via cloud phone system

7.9
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is Skype (discontinued)?

Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software with instant messaging, audio and video Skype-to-Skype calls, the ability to call mobile phones and landlines, paid international calling, and conference calling capabilities for up to 25 people.


Skype is superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported starting from May 2025.

Skype (discontinued) Video

What is Skype?

Skype (discontinued) Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software, now superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported from May 2025.

Skype (discontinued) starts at $2.99.

Reviewers rate Audio conferencing highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Skype (discontinued) are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Comparisons

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Skype Review

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 31, 2017
RM
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
8 years of experience
Skype was being used across the whole organization. It serves as the channel of internal communication between the employees.
  • Screen sharing options are available
  • Very user-friendly GUI.
  • Free-source and incredibly easy to install.
Cons
  • It offers little or no access to emergency services.
  • There is no language translation services.
  • Background noises are picked up rather easily.
Skype is very well suited for internal communication within the employees.

Skype to connect to clients worldwide

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 31, 2020
SB
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
5 years of experience
As an English as a Second Language teacher, it is crucial to have Skype. My employer used Skype to conduct an interview with me, seeing that I was in Jamaica and my employer in China. Skype is used for interviews and as a medium to conduct classes for my Chinese students who need to learn English as a second language. Classes are sometimes held online. Skype improves the overall productivity of our company. Students are able to see you in real-time, and teachers are able to video conference.
  • Skype is perfect for video call conferencing. You are able to meet with many people at once, anywhere in the world, once you have an internet connection.
  • Skype provides an instant messaging service. You are able to leave a message for others to see immediately or at a later date. In addition, you can also create group chat for collaboration where you are able to share documents.
  • The software is absolutely 100% user-friendly.
  • Skype allowing users to share their screen while on video call/conferencing.
Cons
  • I wish it had some form of language translation for when speaking with a native speaker of a different language. But apart from that, the software is EXCELLENT.
Skype is suited when there is a terrible weather condition and you have a scheduled meeting with colleagues; instead of cancelling the meeting, you could schedule the meeting on Skype. This enables you to video conference with your colleagues. In addition, if there is a presentation you wish to show you can screen share, showing the document on your device.
Additionally, if you want to pursue a career in being an online English as a Second Language teacher, this is the perfect platform to get the job done. Students are able to see you in real-time and you are able to execute learning through screen sharing pictures, colours and other learning documents.

Seamless user interface.

Rating: 7 out of 10
July 12, 2022
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
2 years of experience
It's used for video, audio discussions and file sharing. Because of COVID-19 it has become part of our life and our day-to-day communication has become so seamless. We are using its free version and not facing any challenges. I am sure because of its user friendly UI anybody could use it easily. I am a developer so, my discussions are mostly with other developers over Skype but all other teams like management, testing and all senior level employees use Skype for communication.
  • First of all its user friendly and convenient interface. Anybody without much training can use it.
  • Easily installable on any operating system [without] installing any dependencies.
  • It's inexpensive. Although its free version fulfills almost all requirements. if you want to purchase its paid version for international calls it is still very much cost effective.
Cons
  • Skype could add a translation feature in its software. If a user sends text to another user in a different language Skype could translate it for that user.
  • Skype could add a status feature like WhatsApp so that users can describe their feelings.
  • Skype lite app size is still big; Skype should reduce its size.
This software can be used in any kind of organization. Because it provides almost all features like audio, video conferring and file sharing with different applications like Skype lite and Skype for business. I recommend to all to use Skype for remote discussions and file sharing. It's less expensive than other software which are available in market. I do not have anything negative to say because Skype fulfilling all my requirements.

Internet based communication done right

Rating: 10 out of 10
November 11, 2019
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
4 years of experience
Skype is an internet-based telecommunications tool that I as a business operator use to communicate with merchants and other providers. I find it a great and valuable communication tool compared to other communication apps. Using Skype saves me lots of money on international calls since the calls are virtually free. Furthermore, this app works on various platforms making it available no matter what device I'm using, which is extremely convenient.
  • Voice calls on Skype is crystal clear and don't drop like on some other apps. Skype to Skype calls are free, who doesn't like free?
  • Video calls are easy to use and set up, conferencing is a dream.
  • Quick and easy installation across multiple platforms.
  • Screen or content sharing is very easy, Much easier that some other apps.
  • It seems very stable as it doesn't crash or freeze.
Cons
  • Sometimes the system gets a little slow during video conferencing.
  • I wish there was some kind of language translation built into this app.
  • While its multi-platform it isn't as ubiquitous as I would like.
I don't see Skype as a social app, It's definitely best suited for the business environment. Its screen sharing and conferencing features and par excellent. The ability to call landlines and other non-Skype numbers (at a very reasonable cost) are very appealing. Furthermore, Skype saves you money, especially for a small business. This is what I love the most Skype enables small businesses to operate at lower communication expenses.

Excellent Product

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 19, 2021
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
8 years of experience
I use it for coaching and for my clients to learn content online. I am the sole owner of the business, I have no employees, I am the sole user, and I utilize it to contact clients via messaging and video calling and conduct group coaching on there as well. It helps solve geographical limitations with clients around the USA and the global marketplace. It is an excellent alternative to other platforms out there, as it is free and you just need a WiFi connection. I have found a lot of people like the Skype platform because it’s so simple and easy to use. It’s come a long way since it began and they keep adding more and more features that are helping me gain traction and gain new business. It’s a great tool to stay connected with people and my clients.
  • Chat feature
  • Call feature
  • Free or very little cost
  • Easy to use
  • Convenient
  • Overcomes geographical limitations
Cons
  • Poor reception
  • Delayed video sometimes
  • Easy to pick up back ground noise
  • No translate feature
I think Skype is best for very basic things that it does well like the chat feature and basic calling. It's good for what I do, which is one-on-one or small groups for coaching. I’ve used it a lot over the years and have seen a lot of improvements to the platform that have made this technology very easy and very accessible for anyone to use at any time. Because it’s so simple, there is nothing that leaves major bottlenecks in the process or stops you from using it. I’ve used it with my coaching clients, my family, and friends all over the world with very few complaints. It’s not great for people who are not good at the computer or have low skills using technology, so probably not great for children either.
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