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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

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Popular Features

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  • High quality audio (131)
    7.9
    79%
  • High quality video (129)
    7.8
    78%
  • Desktop sharing (114)
    7.3
    73%
  • Low bandwidth requirements (126)
    6.4
    64%

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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.

7.4
Avg 8.0

Screen Sharing

Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.

6.8
Avg 7.9

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

6.7
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.

7.3
Avg 8.3
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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 8.4.

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
Incentivized
Skype is used by almost everyone in the organization. It allows us to communicate with external clients, vendors and partners. We have had good success with Skype being a tool to having virtual meetings. We have had conversations with users around the world. It is a tool that is widely used!
  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video
  • Recording
  • Sharing
  • Reporting
Skype is well suited in scenarios where one needs to speak with someone or a group of people that are in different locations. It works well internationally and across the US. It is less appropriate when users are in the same room, they should simply have a normal conversation in person rather than using Skype.
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software (4)
80%
8.0
High quality audio
80%
8.0
High quality video
80%
8.0
Low bandwidth requirements
80%
8.0
Mobile support
80%
8.0
Screen Sharing (2)
70%
7.0
Desktop sharing
70%
7.0
Whiteboards
70%
7.0
Online Meetings / Events (5)
70%
7.0
Calendar integration
70%
7.0
Meeting initiation
70%
7.0
Integrates with social media
70%
7.0
Record meetings / events
70%
7.0
Slideshows
70%
7.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
60%
6.0
Live chat
60%
6.0
Audience polling
60%
6.0
Q&A
60%
6.0
Online Events Security (3)
70%
7.0
User authentication
70%
7.0
Participant roles & permissions
70%
7.0
Confidential attendee list
70%
7.0
VoIP system collaboration
N/A
N/A
Web and Video Conferencing
N/A
N/A
  • Communication
  • Ease of use
  • Conversation
Skype is a great tool and it is better than the others, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Appear.in because it is widely used around the world. The other applications require new users to sign up and download software, where most people I work with already have Skype and are ready to go and have a meeting!
The overall support with Skype is excellent. I have not had many issues so it seems the support team is fixing issues before new users encounter them. It is best when you do not need to get in touch with the support team and the product works well out of the box as expected.
10
All business functions use Skype. The marketing team uses it to speak with designers and creatives, the operations team uses it to speak with suppliers and manufacturers. The sales team uses it for interviews and phone screens. Overall the entire organizations use Skype to support any communication needs they have with external parties.
1
Basic computer skills are the required to support skype. our users are savvy and do not have issue here.
  • Communication
Skype is easy to use and most partners already have it.
No
  • Product Usability
The most important factor in the decision to implement Skype was that it was an easy to use communication platform to speak with external parties.
I would not change anything, it was simple and easy.
No
I have not used Microsoft support for this product.
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