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PlatformsiOS, Android, WP, OSX, Windows, Linux, Web. Blackberry. Chrome OS. BSD, iPadOs
End-to-end encryptionyes(optional)
Audio recordingyes
VoIPyes
Videoconferencingyes
Mediaimages / video /audio / emoji
Groupsyes
PublisherSkype
Required Android Version6.0
Video recordingYes
LocationsharingYes
File SizeVaries with device
Messaging systemsData
In-App PurchasesNone
Server stored messagesLimited (30 days)
MultideviceYes
Cloud SyncYes
ScreensharingYes
DIY integrationsNo
Service integrationsSIP (paid)
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
Pros
Pro Combines cellular and data messaging
You can buy Skype Credit or sign up for a subscription to make calls and send SMS at a reduced price.
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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.
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Recommendations
Skype
5 years ago
Ads, slow, buggy, Microsoft, No encryptyon at all. Cannot send messages when recipient is offline in 2019. MS killed the app.
Con
Terrible account setupCon
No Encryption Con
Plagued by bugs on all platformsCon
Poor quality when screensharingCon
Not a feasible alternative as a professional team chatCon
Slow filesharing speedCon
Owned by MicrosoftCon
Poor Linux supportCon
Requires both ends to be online (if neither end is using a cloud-enabled device)Con
Obnoxiously large ads