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Skype is a free chat application available on most platforms. A free account is required, after which the user can make free audio and video calls, both to individuals and to groups.
SpecsUpdate
PlatformsiOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
Audio recordingyes
Videoconferencingyes
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
VoIPyes
PublisherSkype
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Groupsyes
ScreensharingYes
Video recordingYes
File SizeVaries with device
Required Android Version6.0
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
Messaging systemsData
LocationsharingYes
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
Cloud SyncYes
DIY integrationsNo
MultideviceYes
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
Pros
Know any positive aspects of this option?
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.
Know any negative aspects of this option?