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Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software, now superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported from May 2025.

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Skype - No longer the industry leader

Rating: 2 out of 10
June 22, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Collaborations, chat, video conferencing and meetings
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Verified user
Manager
Skype (discontinued)8 years of experience

Easy and affordable option for local number with unlimited local calls

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 18, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Skype for international calls, local calls in place of a regular office number, and for text communication with international vendors. This lets us answer calls from ...
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Bryan McAnulty
Director - Product Management
Owner / Founder
Velora Studios
Skype (discontinued)15 years of experience

Skype - A good business communication and marketing tool

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 14, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Skype to make calls to customers in US, UK, etc. which are in different time-zones. Skype is our mode of communication to prospects and existing clients. Our developers...
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Ameya Pandit
Executive - Marketing
Marketing Professional
MetaSys Software Pvt. Ltd.
Skype (discontinued)10 years of experience

Great for one on one

Rating: 6 out of 10
October 18, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
It has allowed us to connect with our team members around the world in one on one scenarios. It is helpful to be able to see them face to face even when we cannot see them in ...
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Verified user
Professional
Skype (discontinued)7 years of experience

"Skype is unmatched in terms of its user base, reliability, and ease of use."

Rating: 9 out of 10
February 1, 2023
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We use Skype, an effective tool for communicating internationally. It's the best software for calls, meetings, and instant messages due to its multiple communication methods. ...
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Adil Khan Robin
Team Lead - Information Technology
Front-end Developer| Team Lead
Dhaka IT Solution
Skype (discontinued)1 year of experience
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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.

6.7
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.

7.7
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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Still superior video call quality

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
July 26, 2021
FW
Filip Witkowski
Front End Developer
Diamond Edge IT (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
10 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
My current company is very small, only a few employees. It's a startup, where everyone works from a different locations. Skype is used for quick calls and conference calls between employees.
Pros
  • Quick video chat to work on a product
  • Screenshare option.
  • Available on range of devices and platforms
Cons
  • Less people using Skype, make something to attract more people
  • Some UI improvements, some of the new chat/video chat apps look better
Likelihood to Recommend
Still it's video quality, especially on weak connection is better than most of the new apps.

Voice calls, video calls, messaging, screen sharing—everything you could ask for!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
December 14, 2018
Verified User
Administrative Assistant in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 11-50 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Skype for chatting, calling, and face to face communication with our developers team that is located in a different city. It also helps us to communicate with our colleagues when they travel for business; we are able to easily connect with them using Skype.
Pros
  • When we a colleague travels for business, we are able to easily connect with them using Skype.
  • It provides a fast, efficient and powerful messaging platform.
  • The ability to communicate with a large group of people through video conferencing.
Cons
  • With their Windows and phone program, it feels like they favor looks over performance. The way it looks is very nice, but it runs horribly even on newer hardware, It still gets the job done but it could get it done even quicker if the program runs smoother.
  • When a Skype meeting has many attendees, the voice & video quality of the meeting decreases because of the many disruptions created by the users.
Likelihood to Recommend
Skype is perfect for overseas calls or video chat whether it's for a business call with your colleagues or just a personal call with friends and family. Skype gets the job done, but if you're looking for a program to use with client meetings and such I'm sure there are better choices out there.

The best software to make video calls

Rating: 10 out of 10
October 12, 2018
MB
Miguel Brito
Dj, Emprendedor y Community Manager en Eventos CAR-YAN
Festejos CAR-YAN (Music, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
8 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Skype is a very simple and easy to use program, which allows us to have contact with people who through the chat, a call or video call. We use this program to communicate with clients of our company, to follow up on the product offered, or to communicate if any of the parties needs information. We currently use Skype for work and contact with customers, our Executive Director and the communication department. The rest of the team uses it for purely personal purposes. This program has allowed us to have a way of knowing what our customers think of the product we offer. Our company is a Party Services Provider and, in several occasions, we have communicated with our clients in this way to reach an established address.
Pros
  • I like that this program has a chat, with which I can chat with friends, family and clients, with whom I communicate daily. It is a simple and fun way to chat with people.
  • The calls are good and if you have wi-fi or a good data signal, you can hear them well. If you want to communicate with someone who is in a country other than yours, you can simply call them and the result will be very good.
  • Video calls, in my opinion, is the best thing about this program. You can make a video call in the tranquility of your home, or if you go out, you can do it with a tablet or from your cell phone. If you are in a place sharing with friends or clients, and you want to show it to someone, you can simply do it. It's amazing the things that this program lets you do.
Cons
  • Well, calling a home phone is difficult and they charge you. I think if that company wants to compete even more, you should check this.
  • Skype depends on the signal to the internet. Sometimes the platform does not adapt well to the phones that have a simple internet signal, that is, those telephones that are not connected through a Wi-Fi network.
  • The sound is sometimes not the best. Many people I know have complained about this, because they say that when they are making a call or video call, they do not listen well to what the other person is telling them. This is not always, but it has happened to me.
Likelihood to Recommend
The best scenario for Skype is when you need to communicate with someone, with urgency, and that person is far from you. It can be a relative who is very far away from you or a client that you need to attend to close a deal. This tool can be the perfect solution if you know how to take advantage of it, because you will be able to maintain a good conversation and obtain the desired result. A scenario that can become annoying is when your phone or tablet signal is of poor quality. At that time it is better to use the chat, it is time of the call or video call.

Skype takes the cake when it comes to video calls!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 04, 2019
JH
Jeff Huisjen
Director of studentLife
Mount Pleasant Community Church (Religious Institutions, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
4 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Skype has been used in my department for communication with members of other outside organizations ranging from; interviews, consultations, collaborations, and simply checking in socially. Skype has been a great way to allow for face to face communication, especially for larger group conversations, when the people in communication are far away and in-person meetings might not work.
Pros
  • Skype allows for easy sorting of your contacts in a way that makes it easy to group people together and know who you need to contact.
  • Skype seems to work well across multiple platforms; PC, Mac, and even handheld devices can use Skype in a way that is beneficial to their organizations.
  • Skype allows you to evaluate and engage in conversation in a face to face way when person to person meetings would be hard to manage.
Cons
  • Skype has been around for a while and there are now a lot of other platforms that do the same thing; Google Hangout, Dischord, etc. Skype may need something that differentiates them from the pack.
  • Unlike cell service, because Skype is video heavy in the cases we use it, poor service and connection can often be a major complication. This is, however, an issue for any video conferencing software.
Likelihood to Recommend
Skype is perfectly suited for long-distance interviews and for long-distance collaboration. It has helped us to explain our needs to someone in a much more personal way than a phone call or e-mails would be. The ability to have multiple people on one call OR to setup a system that allows communication from a table of people has been a huge help.

Skype is an average quality product but does its job when it comes to messaging and making audio/video calls

Rating: 4 out of 10
Incentivized
October 18, 2019
Verified User
Employee in Corporate
Leisure, Travel & Tourism Company, 10,001+ employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Skype (discontinued)
10 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I work for a corporation with over 25000 employees worldwide. There are multiple locations, different time zones. We use Skype to communicate with each other. It especially works great for communicating with employees abroad. Skype is definitely better than using emails. We definitely prefer Skype to emails because we don't have to sound formal and we can communicate fast.
Pros
  • Fast
  • Reliable
  • Easy to use
  • Emojis
Cons
  • Glitchy
  • Boring interface
  • No customization
  • No GIFs (like Slack)
  • Window is large even when manually minimized. At work, I'd prefer something minimalistic.
Likelihood to Recommend
It's perfect for communicating with coworkers, especially when you have a quick question. It's informal, which make things easier and fast. I wouldn't recommend Skype for communicating with customers, in my opinion, it's not cut out for that. I like Skype, it's pretty efficient, but I can't stand it's boring interface and inability to customize pretty much anything.
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