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What is Skype?

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…

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Recent Reviews

Great for one on one

6 out of 10
October 18, 2023
Incentivized
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 …
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Call on a budget!

8 out of 10
November 09, 2021
Incentivized
We use Skype, to conduct and monitor all our Sales calls and reach out programs, It is used primarily by our sales, product/Ops, and …
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Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Popular Features

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  • High quality audio (131)
    7.9
    79%
  • High quality video (129)
    7.8
    78%
  • Desktop sharing (114)
    7.4
    74%
  • Low bandwidth requirements (126)
    6.5
    65%

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Pricing

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What is Skype?

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.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

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

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Product Demos

Skype Video Call Demo Video (No Audio)

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

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Skype on Symbian Video Demo

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Demo of Skype for the iPhone

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

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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.

7.5
Avg 8.0

Screen Sharing

Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.

6.9
Avg 8.0

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

6.8
Avg 8.2

Online Events Collaboration

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

7.7
Avg 8.4

Online Events Security

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

7.4
Avg 8.4
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Product Details

What is Skype?

Skype (the personal edition) is a free web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software. The free version includes 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. During video sessions, users also have the option to share their screen with other participants. Other distinctive features include background blurring, voice and text translation, location share, conversation search, and integration with Microsoft's Digital Assistant, Cortana.

This version of Skype works on phones, desktop, tablet, browsers, Alexa, and Xbox. Users can call landlines and mobile phones from around the world by paying for Skype Credit or signing up for Skype subscriptions, a monthly contract for users who only need service to specific regions. Users can also pay to have a local phone number through Skype Numbers, so that they can answer phone calls from their desktops, tablets, or smartphones. They can also send SMS text messages and share their location using the Skype mobile app.


Skype Video

What is Skype?

Skype Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Reviewers rate Live chat highest, with a score of 8.5.

The most common users of Skype are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
We use Skype in our organization to get connected at every time and at any place through this software as it helps us a lot in communicating and passing information from one person to another in no time. It is very less time-consuming and easy to use. Through the software, we do calling, chat and share files and images, videos, etc., on a single tip.
  • Through Skype we can communicate very easily globally
  • We can do Chat, Call, Video Call, Screensharing, Media & File sharing at a one tip
  • We can create different groups and can add a large number of people to the same group, which helps in spreading any news to masses
  • Skype need to add different templates which looks more attractive.
As I have experienced Skype and found that it helps us a lot in my professional and personal life. Through Skype, I can communicate with my colleague, clients, family, and friends from anywhere in the world. I can do Audio calls, video calls, screen sharing, and chatting with anyone. It is very remote-friendly software and acquires very less space in your mobile or system. It is user-friendly. I use it to share all the official documents and other files with another person through Skype, and it works very nicely and efficiently while transferring the data.
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software (4)
100%
10.0
High quality audio
100%
10.0
High quality video
100%
10.0
Low bandwidth requirements
100%
10.0
Mobile support
100%
10.0
Screen Sharing (2)
100%
10.0
Desktop sharing
100%
10.0
Whiteboards
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (5)
92%
9.2
Calendar integration
100%
10.0
Meeting initiation
100%
10.0
Integrates with social media
80%
8.0
Record meetings / events
90%
9.0
Slideshows
90%
9.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
100%
10.0
Live chat
100%
10.0
Audience polling
100%
10.0
Q&A
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
100%
10.0
User authentication
100%
10.0
Participant roles & permissions
100%
10.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
VoIP system collaboration
N/A
N/A
Web and Video Conferencing
N/A
N/A
  • It has lowered our costs in our organization while communicating through the internal team, earlier we use landlines to communicate, but now we use Skype which is cheap in comparison to landlines and other sources.
  • It has saved our time in spreading and communicating with a large number of people, As we can communicate and pass the messages in groups which saves our time and cost.
  • It has saved our bills which were going earlier on landlines.
As WhatsApp Business is not useful as skype because there are certain features which were not as useful as those available on skype. Whatsapp has a file size limit while transferring data, it doesn't have screen sharing which is a big drawback, and cannot be used as a professional tool while working in corporates.
1500
They use Skype for internal purposes to pass messages from one person to another or to the masses.
1500
All the people, including Business Analyst, Business Executives & Developer, etc., employees use the App.
  • Easy and fast to communicate
  • It has all features like Audio call, Video Call, Chatting, etc.
  • It's remote working and have clarity while doing the call and video call
  • To do the meeting
  • To give training session to other teams
  • To share the data files from one person to another
  • It's less time consuming
  • It acquire less space in our gadgets
  • It's less expensive
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.
No
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
It provides us with the best features in one product so that all the work can be done from one product only.
I will subscribe to this software again as I didn't find any suitable software to replace this one.
All the features are up to date.
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was a major issue with the implementation
It was less time-consuming while discussing with the masses.
  • Training to new employee
  • To share the messages into group of people
  • No Training
Yes, the product is very easy to learn and use without any tutorial or training.
The configuration is perfect for the product as it currently is.
There is no recommendation as it's perfect on my behalf.
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
No, we want only as the product is normally, we don't need any configuration or customization.
The support team is very supportive and assists us in no-time with full satisfaction.
Yes, as we do call it internationally.
No
Because this software deserves more than I have given the rating to it.
  • Chatting is very easy
  • Doing audio and video call is very easy
  • Screen sharing feature is most efficient and useful
  • Sharing some files
Yes
The mobile interface works very nicely and perfectly.
  • Laptop
  • Mobile
It's easy to install and use.
  • No, I have integrated earlier in my system
I don't deal with vendors. Other team members do.
  • File import/export
No
There is no advice as the software is up to date.
The service provided is up to date, as discussed before buying.
No things were negotiated.
No
No
  • Less time consuming
  • More efficient in working
  • All things are working fine
No
No
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