Skype for Business Review - why 4.3 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Mar 08, 2022

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What is Skype for Business?

Skype for Business is an on-premise software for business Chat, voice, and audio calls and meetings. The software comes with features such as:

• Start a group conversation (via chat or Video call) or invite group participants.
• Users can join, rejoin, and initiate a meeting.
• The meeting admin can control the meeting (mute or remove attendees).
• Transfer your calls to another phone number or another contact.
• Restart conversations from the point where they ended last time.
• Join a Skype for Business Meeting even if you do not have a Skype for Business account.

Skype for Business is an on-premise meeting app and a product of Microsoft. The software was previously known as Lync before Microsoft purchased it. The company was founded in 1994, Glebe, NSW, and has about 50 employees.

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Who is it best for?

The typical customers include the following business size: Small, medium and large size businesses.

What is the actual cost?

Skype for Business does not have any license price. Microsoft has made this software free. According to expert cost research, Skype for Business is cost-rated 1.1, where 1 is low-cost, and 5 is high-cost.

ITQlick pricing score is 2.2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Skype for Business.

Pros

• The software is user-friendly to communicate with others
• Skype for Business is quick and easy to navigate through
• The software connection and video quality are top-notch

Cons

• Skype does not allow screen sharing of more than one person
• Its web version is not compatible with physical phones as of yet
• The software does not support dial-in audio conference

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Skype for Business vs alternative software solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Skype for Business right for you or your business?

Skype for Business is designed for businesses of various sizes and almost all industries that need a meeting platform. Many businesses across the world are using and have used Skype for Business for their daily activities.