Skype
Skype Reviews
& Product DetailsWhat is Skype?
Skype is a VoIP program that allows users to conduct audio and video conversations, exchange instant messages, and share files over the Internet. It was initially introduced in 2003, and Microsoft purchased it in 2011. Skype is accessible on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, and it may be used for both personal and business communication.
The core features include instant chat, file sharing, and screen sharing. It also enables group calls with up to 100 participants and translation into over ten languages.
Personal communication, corporate meetings, online classes, and remote work are all examples of use cases. Its advantages include low cost, simple accessibility, and a user-friendly interface.
Skype has merged with Bing, allowing users to search the web without leaving the software. This feature allows users to search for information, photographs, and videos while on the phone or in a conversation, increasing productivity and ease.
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Best For
- StartUps
- Freelancers
- Small Business
- Medium Business
- Large Enterprise
- Non-profit Organization
- Personal
- Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
- Mobile - Android
- Mobile - iPhone
- Mobile - iPad
- Desktop - Mac
- Desktop - Windows
- Desktop - Linux
- Desktop - Chromebook
- On-Premise - Windows
- On-Premise - Linux
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Company Name
Microsoft
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Located In
United States
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Website
microsoft.com
Pricing Model: Subscription
- Free Trial
- Free Version
Pricing Details:
Skype is Free to use for chatting & Calling within the app. However, it offers international call rates that enable users to make calls around the world at affordable prices. With subscriptions starting at $3.05 per month, users can enjoy unlimited minutes to mobiles and landlines in the United States. Skype Credit provides pay-as-you-go calling options with rates as low as 2.8 cents per minute to countries such as Ireland, Poland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, users can send SMS messages and call phones worldwide.
- Alerts/Notifications
- Call Conferencing
- Call Recording & Rating
- Contact Management
- Transcriptions
Additional Features
- @mentions
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automatic Transcription
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Conferencing
- Data Import/Export
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Hand Raising
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Group Messaging
- Live Chat
- Microsoft Outlook Integration
- Mobile Access
- On-Demand Recording
- One-to-One Messaging
- Online Voice Transmission
- Presentation Streaming
- Read Receipts
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Chat
- Recording
- Screen Sharing
- Search/Filter
- Single Sign On
- Third-Party Integrations
- Transcripts/Chat History
- Video Call Recording
- Video Conferencing
- Two-Way Audio & Video
- Video Streaming
- Video Support
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