Skype is the popular communication program that incorporates not only free group video calls, but also standard phone calls, rich text chat, real-time translation and now bots too.
Unlike Skype for Business (the business version that is built into Office), the classic version of Skype is free and is aimed at individual users and small businesses.
Skype, the most popular software for video calls
Since its launch in 2003, Skype has been one of the pioneers in the video calling market. Thanks to your VOIP call service, managing contacts and staying in touch with friends and acquaintances has been done exceptionally.
Today, the software is owned by Microsoft and has a modern interface. When you open the program, you will be able to log in with your Skype account or with your Microsoft account. After setting up the audio, speakers and webcam, you are ready to start using the software.
Video conferencing with up to 50 people
Unlike Zoom Meetings (that admits up to 100 participants), the latest version of Skype supports a maximum of 50 people per conference. Even so, is still one of the best options when it comes to having text chat, voice and video with your family or friends safely and free.
What's more, if you want to make a presentation during the conference, you can share your screen and show your desktop to participants.
Another feature of traditional Skype is call landlines and mobiles around the world through the payment of credits or through a subscription of monthly payment. Not only that, it is also possible to pay to get a Skype number and thus answer phone calls from the computer, tablet or mobile phone (through your app).
Simple calls without registrations or downloads
Recently, Skype has incorporated Meeting now, your new service for organizing and joining video calls without a Microsoft account and without having to download an app. In one click you can create your invite link and share it with the rest of the participants, that can be joined from any device.
Although from here you can download the new Skype for PC or laptop for free, there are also versions for Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and for Android. What's more, has an online web application that works on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, and with a Windows application 10.
Characteristics:
- Until 50 online conference participants.
- Standalone from Microsoft Office.
- Free group video calls.
- Dark way.
- Real-time translation.
- Host and join video conferences without a Microsoft account.
- Low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles.
- Ability to share screen.
- state: Active, Absent, Do not disturb, Invisible.
- End-to-end encryption.
- Bots for serious and fun tasks.
- View in two panels.
Requirements:
- Windows 7 onwards. Not compatible with Windows XP or Vista.
- 1GHz processor and minimum 512 MB.
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