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Skype is a VoIP and IM client. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks.
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PlatformsiOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Videoconferencingyes
Audio recordingyes
VoIPyes
Groupsyes
Video recordingYes
PublisherSkype
File SizeVaries with device
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
ScreensharingYes
LocationsharingYes
MultideviceYes
Required Android Version6.0
Messaging systemsData
DIY integrationsNo
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
Cloud SyncYes
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
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Skype
4 years ago
Con
Owned by MicrosoftCon
MIcrosoft (Skype's owner) actively assists eavesdroppersCon
Plagued by bugs on all platformsCon
Not a feasible alternative as a professional team chatCon
Poor quality when screensharingCon
Slow filesharing speedCon
Obnoxiously large adsCon
Poor Linux support