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Skype is a very popular cross platform freemium voice-over-IP service and instant messaging client.
SpecsUpdate
PlatformsiOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Audio recordingyes
ScreensharingYes
Videoconferencingyes
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
VoIPyes
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
PublisherSkype
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Groupsyes
Video recordingYes
File SizeVaries with device
Required Android Version6.0
Messaging systemsData
LocationsharingYes
DIY integrationsNo
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
Cloud SyncYes
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
MultideviceYes
Pros
Pro Available on Linux
A stripped down, minimalist version of Skype is available for Linux.
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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.
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