Skype- classic but useful
Updated July 26, 2021

Skype- classic but useful

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Skype

Skype was used at my previous employer as a way to handle video conferencing. Particularly as the whole world shifted to digital meetings, we used it to stay connected to donors, sponsors, community partners and other organizations. This was helpful to communicate our mission to these prospects and potential collaborators.
  • Video conferencing
  • Audio quality
  • Consistency
  • Other programs featured more
  • Not industry standard
  • Reputation as outdated
  • Easy video calls
  • Simple to use
  • Affordable
Skype works just as well as other video conferencing platforms. Microsoft Teams and Zoom seem to have taken the lead on usage across the United States. It still works well and could easily be implemented in your office. I would continue to use it if it weren’t for my office using Teams.

Do you think Skype delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Skype's feature set?

Yes

Did Skype live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Skype go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Skype again?

Yes

Skype is perfectly suited for video calls and spent a decade as the industry’s leader. It seems like more people have shifted to Zoom and Microsoft Teams but it still gets the job done. I think it will continue to be reliable and a quality product even as others steal its shine.

Skype Feature Ratings

High quality audio
10
High quality video
10
Low bandwidth requirements
8
Mobile support
10
Desktop sharing
10
Whiteboards
Not Rated
Calendar integration
10
Meeting initiation
10
Integrates with social media
Not Rated
Record meetings / events
10
Slideshows
Not Rated
Live chat
10
Audience polling
10
Q&A
10
User authentication
Not Rated
Participant roles & permissions
Not Rated
Confidential attendee list
Not Rated