Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)
Legacy instant messaging platform with video calling capabilities
Skype, owned by Microsoft, remains a widely used platform for one-on-one and small group video calls. Available as a consumer application, Skype integrates basic video conferencing, instant messaging, and screen sharing, though it is being gradually phased out in favour of Microsoft Teams.
| Pricing from | Free (with in-app purchases); Skype Premium from $7.49/month |
| Best for | Individuals and small teams not requiring enterprise features or already using Skype for personal communication |
| Website | www.skype.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free service with built-in messaging and file sharing
- Extremely accessible and widely recognised globally with large existing user base
- Declining investment and gradual feature deprecation in favour of Teams
- Performance and reliability concerns compared to dedicated modern platforms
Appears in
Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms
1
Zoom95.02
Microsoft Teams92.73
Google Meet90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Video Conferencing Software
1Zoom95.02Microsoft Teams92.73
Cisco Webex90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)
| Zoom | #1 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 95.0 |
| Microsoft Teams Chat, meet, call, and collaborate | #2 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 92.7 |
| Cisco Webex | #3 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 90.3 |
| Google Meet | #4 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 88.0 |
 Jitsi Meet | #5 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 85.7 |
 Whereby | #6 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software | 83.3 |
Questions about Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)
How much does Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) cost?
Lister lists Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)'s pricing as: Free (with in-app purchases); Skype Premium from $7.49/month.
Is Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (with in-app purchases); Skype Premium from $7.49/month.
Who is Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) best for?
Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) is best for individuals and small teams not requiring enterprise features or already using Skype for personal communication.
Where does Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) rank?
Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) is ranked #9 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software (Lister Score 76.3) and #10 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms (Lister Score 74.0).
What are the best alternatives to Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype)?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Zoom (#1 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software), Microsoft Teams (#2 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software) and Cisco Webex (#3 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software).
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