Skype
About Skype
Skype is a Microsoft tool for phone calls, video conferencing, chats, and messaging. The VoIP program is preinstalled on many Windows systems, and the basic version can be used free of charge. For business users, Skype offers only basic functions.
Skype has a number of other functions in addition to VoIP telephony to other Skype users, landlines, or cellular networks. Users can exchange messages and send files via Messenger. Conferences can be held with or without a video stream. The number of participants is limited to 50. In addition, Skype offers functions for screen sharing and meetings, a customizable interface, and a contact book. There is a scheduler for appointments so meetings can be time-limited.
Skype also offers integrated translation software. This can broadcast live conversations in another language. The translator waits for a sentence to finish, and then translates it as a subtitle. Users can be invited by phone, email, or link. There are also functions for surveys, recording, and private chats. The program complies with in-force data protection regulations. Data is protected with 256-bit TLS 1.2 encryption.
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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Recommended in internal communication and customer relations
Reviewed on 27/05/2023
Overall I would like to recommend this software as part of your communication with the clients, its...
Overall I would like to recommend this software as part of your communication with the clients, its easy to use and decent. When I am using this software its king of professional because it offers easy to understand function and clear audio and video in times of conference meetings.
Pros
In my job we usually use this software to communicate with the clients for their concerns and request, Skype is one of the recommended software for communication for me because it has the professionalism and decent concept. Also it's easy to retrieve files and images because of the features it has. Also this is useful in times of conference call and meetings.
Cons
I would like to rest to lengthen the file and image displays sometimes files are removed within a months but sometimes we need to backtrack a file and we cannot download the files itself because its already deleted.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Overall rating
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Classic conversation but the app is heavy
Reviewed on 26/11/2024
Pros
It's been around for a long time and works across a range of devices and scenarios, even to POTS.
Cons
The interface (and the app) is getting heavier. It is not trivial to keep it running unless we use it all the time.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Outdated Communications App
Reviewed on 09/08/2024
I have used it when the Business side needs to connect with IT folks such as myself, otherwise I...
I have used it when the Business side needs to connect with IT folks such as myself, otherwise I avoid it and use Teams
Pros
It's simple and easy to use. The interface is much like older chats like AOL, etc.
Cons
It doesn't do screen share very well and the call quality is usually subpar compared to newer offerings such as Teams and Zoom.
- Industry: Computer Hardware
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Skype vs Zoom
Reviewed on 06/08/2024
My overall experience with Skype is through the roof. It’s my go to software rather than Zoom.
My overall experience with Skype is through the roof. It’s my go to software rather than Zoom.
Pros
To me it’s more reliable than the other software that I used to use.
Cons
Actually, there isn’t anything that I found that would make me dislike it.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy VoIP platform
Reviewed on 13/11/2024
Overall good, despite any possible interference.
Overall good, despite any possible interference.
Pros
Easy to use, easy to top up, perfect for calling abroad.
Cons
Basically just one thing: Sometimes the signal is unstable.
Skype FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Skype.Q. What type of pricing plans does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
Q. Who are the typical users of Skype?
Skype has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Skype support?
Skype supports the following languages:
Arabic, Belarusian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Skype support mobile devices?
Skype supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Skype integrate with?
Skype integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft Outlook
Q. What level of support does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat
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