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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
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Audio recordingyes
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
ScreensharingYes
PublisherSkype
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
VoIPyes
Hosting optionsHosted
Videoconferencingyes
Groupsyes
Video recordingYes
DIY integrationsNo
Native videoconferencingYes
File SizeVaries with device
Required Android Version6.0
Messaging systemsData
LocationsharingYes
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
MultideviceYes
Cloud SyncYes
Pros
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Cons
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.
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.
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