When comparing FaceTime vs Facebook Video Chat, the Slant community recommends FaceTime for most people. In the question“What are the best video chat services for teams?” FaceTime is ranked 13th while Facebook Video Chat is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose FaceTime is:
To make a FaceTime call, click the icon in the contacts.
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Pros
Pro Easy to use
To make a FaceTime call, click the icon in the contacts.
Pro Already part of your iOS device
FaceTime is already integrated in your iOS device. No need to install or set it up. It can be accessed from contacts on iPhone or as a separate app on all iOS devices.
Pro Group chats
Easy to initiate from iOS/OSX messages with a group.
Pro Skype-to-Facebook calls
Skype desktop users can video chat with Facebook users, share their screens with them, and enable full HD calling if you have an HD webcam attached to your computer.
Pro Powered by Skype
Since it's powered on the back end by Skype, is offers smooth video and crisp audio.
Cons
Con Apple users only
No applications for Windows, Linux or Android are available.