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At a Glance
Skype
Skype
Star Rating
(23,498)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 per month
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StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Star Rating
(86)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Skype excels in "Live Preview" features during presentations, scoring a remarkable 9.7, which enhances the user experience by allowing presenters to see their slides before sharing them with the audience. In contrast, StarLeaf does not offer a comparable feature, which may limit presentation effectiveness.
  • Reviewers mention that Skype's "Collaborative Whiteboards" feature is rated at 9.2, making it a strong tool for brainstorming and visual collaboration. StarLeaf, while offering whiteboarding, scores lower at 7.9, indicating that users may find Skype's tools more effective for collaborative tasks.
  • G2 users highlight that Skype's "Screen Sharing" feature is rated at 9.6, providing a seamless experience for users needing to share their screens during meetings. StarLeaf's screen sharing, rated at 8.3, may not deliver the same level of performance, which could affect user satisfaction during collaborative sessions.
  • Users on G2 report that Skype's "Audio Conferencing" and "Video Conferencing" features both score 9.2, showcasing its reliability and quality in communication. StarLeaf matches this with similar scores, but users note that Skype's overall integration with other tools enhances its usability.
  • Reviewers mention that Skype's "One-Click Join" feature, rated at 8.6, simplifies the meeting entry process, making it user-friendly. StarLeaf's similar feature scores slightly higher at 8.7, but users say that Skype's overall ease of use in joining meetings is a significant advantage.
  • Users say that Skype's "Mobile" application is rated at 8.8, providing a robust experience for users on the go. StarLeaf's mobile app, rated at 8.5, is functional but may not offer the same level of performance and user experience as Skype, according to user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Skype
Unlimited North America
$7.99
per month
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StarLeaf
Basic
Free
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Free Trial
Skype
No trial information available
StarLeaf
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19,067
8.2
59
Ease of Use
8.9
19,148
8.2
58
Ease of Setup
8.9
3,084
9.4
9
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,823
9.4
9
Quality of Support
8.2
16,482
8.2
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,763
9.6
9
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
18,472
7.6
53
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
161
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Application Tools
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.4
82
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
15
Display
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.4
13
Hardware
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.5
14
8.6
76,457
8.4
363
Collaboration Tools
8.6
12946
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Verified
8.3
49
|
Verified
8.6
3252
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
9.0
3556
|
Verified
8.3
27
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
15
Meeting Coordination
8.2
11074
|
Verified
8.5
46
|
Verified
8.3
10813
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Verified
8.7
39
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Verified
8.4
11824
|
Verified
8.2
37
|
Verified
8.6
3337
|
Verified
8.7
33
|
Verified
Software Type
8.6
12970
|
Verified
8.5
41
|
Verified
8.3
3129
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.9
3556
|
Verified
8.9
34
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Skype
Skype
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Skype and StarLeaf are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Skype
Skype has no unique categories
StarLeaf
StarLeaf is categorized as Screen Sharing and Room Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Skype
Skype
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.5%
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Skype
Skype
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
7.5%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
68.4%
StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Financial Services
7.7%
Chemicals
5.1%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
69.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Skype
Skype
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PHILLIP A A.
PA
PHILLIP A A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

There are a plethora of great reasons why I absolutely love Skype . Some of the key reasons include the folowing... It is absolutely free to use, except if yiou are trying to call an actual phone... In which the call cost are absolutely affordable...

Most Helpful Critical Review
NL
Nick L.
Verified User

I dislike that it is limited to one-on-one webcam chats only and not as a group unless you are willing to pay for premium membership. I also found it to be confusing at times when there was no assistance from the start. I found myself shuffling through the...

StarLeaf
StarLeaf
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Government Administration

We currently use starleaf to stay in touch with both internal and external colleagues as we are all remote working. Starleaf is simple to use and reliable we use it for informal meetings, and it is easy to invite external users. It works well on both laptop...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Chemicals

Starleaf is not a substitute for Skype or WebEx. Starleaf works well in conference rooms, but doesn't work well for group meetings. If too many people 25 or so join a starleaf meeting it ultimately fails for technical reasons. I believe this is called out...

Alternatives
Skype
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StarLeaf
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Discussions
Skype
Skype Discussions
Which type of software is Skype?
18 comments
Niranjan L.
NL
Skype is a collaboration platform. we can use it for video calling, Voice calling, we use it for meeting purpose. and also we can share the documents using...Read more
What Skype features are free?
16 comments
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everything is free except phone number and offline calling Read more
What is Skype used for?
14 comments
Rohit Kumar P.
RP
Video conferencingRead more
StarLeaf
StarLeaf Discussions
What is StarLeaf app?
1 comment
Hans G.
HG
The StarLeaf app is an Videoconferencing app which works togehter with the StarLeaf cloud Videoservice. The app is available for Windows, Mac, ios and...Read more
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StarLeaf has no more discussions with answers