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PlatformsiOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Videoconferencingyes
Audio recordingyes
ScreensharingYes
File SizeVaries with device
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
VoIPyes
Groupsyes
Video recordingYes
PublisherSkype
Required Android Version6.0
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Hosting optionsHosted
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
Messaging systemsData
LocationsharingYes
DIY integrationsNo
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
Native videoconferencingYes
MultideviceYes
Cloud SyncYes
Pros
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Cons
Con Subpar video quality with more than 5 users
Skype has significant problems with multiple users and video quality. Skype recommends that a max of 5 users group chat as video quality is severely affected. Even webcams tested with other chat services showed lower quality when used with Skype.
Con Requires both ends to be online (if neither end is using a cloud-enabled device)
Messages are sent and received only when both ends are online, if neither end is using a cloud-enabled device. In this case, if you are online 9-17 and your recipient is online 18-3, messages will never be delivered.
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