When comparing Trillian vs Skype Qik, the Slant community recommends Trillian for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for iOS?” Trillian is ranked 13th while Skype Qik is ranked 34th. The most important reason people chose Trillian is:
You can set up a dedicated server to hold your communications. Great for businesses that want to build their own infrastructure.
Specs
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Pros
Pro In-house server support
You can set up a dedicated server to hold your communications. Great for businesses that want to build their own infrastructure.
Pro Multiple networks in one place
Among them Yahoo!, Facebook, Skype, Google, AIM, ICQ, XMPP, MSN. You can have multiple accounts associated with each service.
Pro Group chat
Trillian to Trillian group chat is available.
Pro Video shooting is easy
A swipe down from the main screen of Qik and a tap on the record button will start recording a video that can be up to 42-seconds long. Once recorded the video can be sent to anyone in the address book.
Pro Allows canned video responses
Up to 12 five-second videos can be recorded and used as a quick way to respond.
Cons
Con Supports all dead services.
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
