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When comparing Skype for Business (aka Lync) vs Grove, the Slant community recommends Grove for most people. In the question“What is the best team chat software?” Grove is ranked 35th while Skype for Business (aka Lync) is ranked 50th. The most important reason people chose Grove is:
Web client embeds posted images.
Specs
DIY integrationsNo
Hosting optionsHosted
Native videoconferencingYes
PlatformsiOS Android WP OSX Windows Linux
ScreensharingYes
Service integrationsNo
DIY integrationsYes
Hosting optionsHosted & self-hosted
Native videoconferencingNo
PlatformsWeb iOS Android WP OSX Windows Linux
ScreensharingNo
Service integrationsYes
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Pros
Pro Collaboration tools
Pro Video conferencing
Lync allows real-time communication for up to 250 people at once. 5 of them will be able to use Full HD video.
Pro Deep Microsoft ecosystem integration
Lync integrates well into the Microsoft ecosystem (Exchange/SharePoint/Office).
Pro Inline images
Web client embeds posted images.
Pro SSL for web & IRC clients
Pro Notifications
You can ping people separately, people online or everyone.
Pro You can use web or IRC clients
Pro Integrated services and workflow
Including GitHub, Bitbucket, Heroku and Pivotal Tracker. Also, supports webhooks.
Cons
Con Bad Mac OS X experience
Con Aged UI
Con Microsoft Product (and the licensing costs associated)
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