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Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)
Legacy instant messaging platform with video calling capabilities
Skype, owned by Microsoft, remains a widely used platform for one-on-one and small group video calls. Available as a consumer application, Skype integrates basic video conferencing, instant messaging, and screen sharing, though it is being gradually phased out in favour of Microsoft Teams.
| Pricing from | Free (with in-app purchases); Skype Premium from $7.49/month |
| Best for | Individuals and small teams not requiring enterprise features or already using Skype for personal communication |
| Website | www.skype.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free service with built-in messaging and file sharing
- Extremely accessible and widely recognised globally with large existing user base
- Declining investment and gradual feature deprecation in favour of Teams
- Performance and reliability concerns compared to dedicated modern platforms
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