Skype (the personal edition or Skype free) was a web meeting, video conferencing, and VoIP software, now superseded by Microsoft Teams' free edition and unsupported from May 2025.
$2.99
per month
Webex Meetings
Score8.4 out of 10
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Webex Meetings is a video conferencing solution powering hybrid work. It enables a seamless collaboration experience and better results with meetings that are designed to give everyone the ability to engage no matter their location, language, or communication style.
$14.50
per month per user
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Webex Meetings
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United States Subscription
$2.99
per month
North America Subscription
$6.99
per month
India Subscription
$7.99
per month
Webex Meet
$14.50
per month per user
Webex Suite: Meet + Call
$25
per month per user
Enterprise
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Free Trial
No
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
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Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Yes
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
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Discount available for annual pricing.
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Webex Meetings
Considered Both Products
Discontinued Products
Verified User
Chose Skype (discontinued)
Microsoft Teams is more suitable for teams who share information in Channels. It also allows simple management of tasks and projects through the integrated Kanban Board. Zoom and Webex Meetings are more suitable for holding Webinars. Zoom is easy to use for holding meetings …
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Verified User
Chose Skype (discontinued)
Skype meetings are MUCH more streamline than WebEx Meetings. The one stop shop with skype meetings does not lag and you don't have to take time to login into WebEx and then have WebEx call and accept the meeting. The whole Skype process does not require you to have a phone …
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English Interpreter & Translator in Corporate at Self Employed (Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees)
Chose Skype (discontinued)
Skype has more solid features and more stability than Net2Phone, although Net2Phone is more focused on phone calls. Skype is a bit behind Avaya Communicator, again because Avaya Communicator is more focused on phone calls, and Skype is everywhere. Skype is not at the same level …
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Verified User
Chose Skype (discontinued)
Same as before with updates and more features. Nothing much more to say, it's been practical. Zoom is efficient but doesn't allow chat like everyone is already familiar nowadays. (ex; Microsoft, ICQ, MSN, Messenger, Facebook Messenger, etc.) Chatting is now second nature to …
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Verified User
Chose Skype (discontinued)
We use Skype the most for the simplicity of the program, also, everyone is familiar with the program from all over the world due to the global reach and support from Microsoft.
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Business Analyst in Information Technology at Bowling Green State University (Higher Education, 1001-5000 employees)
Chose Skype (discontinued)
It's very difficult to compare Skype to the other tools listed above that are in the database. Skype is much more fully featured and easy to use with many users than Google Hangouts or Google Duo. WebEx and GoToMeeting are better conference call style set ups but not really …
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Verified User
Chose Skype (discontinued)
For large digital meetings, we are moving to zoom. For interactive sessions, we normally use webex and for good quality connections in remote meetings we'll use Arkadin
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Senior Database Administrator in Information Technology at Ericsson (Telecommunications, 10,001+ employees)
Chose Skype (discontinued)
We use Microsoft Windows and products a lot here and Skype is our choice since it is compatible and easy to maintain for the IT Support Team. Everyone is familiar with this product across different countries due to the global reach and support from Microsoft.
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Sr. SAP Business Process Analyst/Team Lead HR/FICO COE in Information Technology at Haworth (Furniture, 5001-10,000 employees)
Chose Skype (discontinued)
WebEx can be used if it is a formal setting but sometimes it is not necessary to have a formal call that you have to pay for the time used. Skype is quick, you can have a quick informal meeting to discuss issues if you are both online and can work together to see what each …
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Sr. Director-Delivery Head in Information Technology at Wipro Digital (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex integrates seamlessly with the tools I already use, like Google Calendar and Slack, streamlining my workflow and eliminating the need to switch between platforms and Webex delivers. Crystal-clear audio and video, even with large groups, without interruptions. Skype is …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
I would say that Webex is very strong when it comes video conferencing and virtual events. Microsoft Teams is ideal for team collaboration, integration with Microsoft 365, and a unified platform for communication and collaboration. Skype for Business was historically very good …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex has better integration with voice, chat, and video. It's a one-stop communication hub. Teams can't handle softphone capabilities. Skype didn't do video chat well. Teams is a little disjointed between the chats, which I do often, and the meetings, which I do rarely. Teams …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
The version of Skype we were using, pre-pandemic, was antiquated. It was the only such software I’d used, and it got the job done, but I knew there were better options. From a business standpoint, though, if it wasn’t broke we weren’t going to fix it. Now, 3 years into using …
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Founder & CEO in Corporate at Under A Tree, Inc. (Non-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Initially, Webex was the most reliable, secure, and feature-rich option on the market when we started our online schools 12 years ago. Skype was much more of a social platform (prior to Skype Business) and we wanted to communicate to potential school partners and parents that …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
One of the major aspect is user friendy UI and its design, very easy to teach user or to communicate. New user may needed very less time to understand the fucntions. Its call or video sharing bandwidth is very good, very less disruption and no laggin issue with descent internet …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
I think compared to some it's better compared to others, it's worse. It's very in the middle, so it's probably not the best of its class, but also not the worst.
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
The functionality that Webex Meetings had was so good compared to most other players and we especially like the licensing model of Webex Meetings over the others.
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Desktop Support Engineer in Information Technology at VXI Global Holdings (Computer Networking, 10,001+ employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings is much more user-friendly and easy to use than the two I have listed. Webex Meetings can also be used even if you are not logged in or don't have an account. all you have to do is have the meeting ID and it will connect you instantly.
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
We selected because of ease of use, number of participation audience , security feature , quick and easy to integrate with other software , training of software is very easy do not need any expert or deatiled disucssion , costumer support is very helpful and always availble , …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
We use both Webex Meetings and Zoom in our workflow depending on the customers we need to interface with and it's based on the customer's preference.
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meeting is more user friendly in my opninion comparing it with Microsoft Teams.
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Business Consultant in Marketing at Kora Renovation (Construction, 11-50 employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Webes is easier to use. All people inside and outside the company that used it were happy and shared their positive feedback. It needs less space on computers and doesn't make the computer slow. Customer service were outstanding and the whole experience was pleasant and …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
easy to use. less integration issues and user friendly interface
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Selecting Webex was mainly because our external stakeholders were using it and not the other tools which we had for internal collaboration. To be honest, there isn't much to separate Webex from other tools for the simple reason that all of these tools have similar …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Microsoft Teams is integrated with our business email, which makes it more convenient for internal calls/meetings. A big proponent of this is always having the status of our coworkers and MS teams can assist in scheduling meetings when the invitees are available. However if we …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Zoom is the ubiquitous and leading consumer/enterprise choice. So some work to be done there. OBS was excellent for webcasting purposes, but not a choice I would make for my business.
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Small Business Owner in Corporate at HCJ Hauling, Welding, & Fabrication, LLC. (Consumer Services, 1-10 employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
I have tried several of the other similar products and found them close to the same to use. Personally, I liked the features that I found on Webex better than on the others. I like the ease of use and functionality.
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Lead IT Solutions Systems Integrator in Information Technology at Memphis Communications Corporation (Business Supplies & Equipment, 51-200 employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings is superior to each of the other products we tried because of its better security, ease of use, and quality of audio and video. We have been using Webex Meetings for 2 years, and now when a vendor or client sends a meeting invite from another platform, it is …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
->In Webex, we have an option to join the calls with dial-in numbers across the globe. This has helped us a lot to us. Some of the employees didn't have good network connectivity with the help of a dial-in number they can join the call over the mobile phone and not worry about …
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Back-end Developer in Information Technology at Binary Quest (Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees)
Chose Webex Meetings
Cisco Webex is still a helpful platform, particularly for large organizations. Multipurpose: Conferences and live webinars, and IT support are just some of the uses of this tool. There are no complicated features to learn how to use. It is unquestionably more user-friendly than …
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Verified User
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings particularly works well in slower network settings when compared to other apps. We were able to communicate effectively with the help of automatic captions. Their app is more fluid than their competitors. Their hassle-free experience when setting up meetings is …
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Having interacted with a new replacement tool, Microsoft Teams, it is challenging to recommend Skype, as it lacks some essential features, such as being less equipped with the latest updates, and it is not platform-independent, causing issues on PCs and phones, as well as during calls that might hinder work.
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The first reason is the ease of use and availability, which makes WebEx work for all. The quality of audio and video is adorable. As a business development associate, I must make an impression on the other side, and WebEx helps me make first impressions. A few features are complex for new users but can be resolved.
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The instant chat function is great. Very straightforward, easy to use, easy to learn, no technical issues.
Video calls are pretty easy also, user friendly and a mostly stable connection with no issues.
Voice calls are easy also, eliminates the need for an external landline or the need to use your cell phone. Clear connections, not really any dropped calls.
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Only a few options are there for non-verbal feedback like hand raising or emoji reactions. They should work on it as expressing understanding or agreement would help collaborate with the cross-functional teams.
More options for creating custom workflows and integrations with internal tools would be helpful and the whiteboard also looks basic compared to other similar tools. I think, adding features like sticky notes and freehand drawing would be a great boost.
The mobile app is functional but I find it less intuitive and feature-rich compared to the desktop version. Should have parity in features and a more user-friendly interface will become more helpful for mobile users like me who sometimes conduct or attend meetings on the go.
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Because Webex Meetings is known for its consistent performance, with high quality audio and video that works well even in low bandwidth situations. This makes it a dependable tool for both small and large meetings without worrying about technical glitches. Also, the platform is easy to navigate, both for meeting hosts and participants. Features like screen sharing, chat, and breakout rooms are intuitive
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Skype is not as good as Facetime in terms of ease to glance at it and figure out how it works. I think that's a result of Skype trying to be too many things at once. A lot of the menu and UI could be streamlined, and I would jettison some of the additional functions that have been tacked on over the years to simplify. That being said, while some options are slightly hard to find, they all work flawlessly once found.
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Webex Meetings does not provide enough audio feedback for users with visual disabilities to properly navigate the tool. Students, faculty, and staff who are blind or have low vision may not be able to use Webex Meetings. Users with motor disabilities that navigate via keyboard, may not be able to navigate the web conferencing session enough to participate fully.
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So personally I have never faced any kind of meeting unavailability issue while scandaling meeting with WebEx the bandwidth is really good and in terms of application performance the same is my opinion what I mentioned for availability it is good and the objective of communication is quite fruitfully achieved with a simple and effective product like WebEx which is often bundled with the purchase of course which is which we have at our company and great discount is being offered so it is easy on our pocket. I really don't have any specific errors which have faced I should mention over here the operation or application uses is quite smooth.
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We use browsers to join Webex Meetings and it is very good no issue also appears from Webex APP is very organized and does not consume more resources of PC so no issues appeared. We join audio and video in many ways, all of which are good. We integrated it with active Microsoft Exchange with easy deployment.
I am not aware of the current support level for Skype for business, as I have never used even though I have the product. However, the support for Skype's personal paid users is not where it could be. Users who pay for Skype features do not have a clear path to reach out to support. So, rating 6, can be better as soon as I need to use Skype for business support and get a good experience. I will say that I will renew Skype for Business subscription, which is a significant inconsistency on my end. The explanation is that Skype for Business comes bundled with Office for Business, with no additional cost, so why not.
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The support cases can be opened instantly. The support engineers can support you via Telephone, E-Mail, WebEx Meetings, and My favorite WebEx application.24X7 Availability of the engineers. Step-by-step guidance is available by an engineer. https://help.webex.com/ - Great Site for instant FAQ's. https://status.webex.com/ - Is helpful to identify the updated schedule of WebEx or to know the server status of WebEx services.
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It was straight to the point and very informative. effective training often includes clear explanations, hands-on practice opportunities, time for questions and answers, real-world examples, and follow-up support. If you're trying to assess the quality of a specific training session, you might consider these factors. For organizations looking to assess the quality of their in-person training, it's best to solicit feedback directly from the participants. This can be done through anonymous surveys or feedback sessions, enabling the organization to gather firsthand information and improve future training sessions accordingly.
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It was very interactive and well explained. The trainor is very much knowledgeable of the product. He was able to answer all of our inquiries in a timely and professional manner. There were lots of exercises done during the duration of the training to ensure that we have a better view on what to expect from the product.
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That we needed complex implementation that we didn't get tells me 2 things: 1) the product was not designed in a way that "just worked" like some of its peers (Zoom / BlueJeans) and 2) had our company defined actual user needs and validated / verified that they had bought something that matched those, we would have pursued features / designs more closely aligned with what the product actually does: screen share, sometimes video, definitely VOIP audio (always an option regardless of license), and easy recording and retrieval of meetings.
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We use Skype in combination with Grasshopper. While Grasshopper acts as a routing toll free number with extensions, if we are making calls directly, we do it through Skype. Skype's desktop and mobile apps are easier to use, and provide unlimited local calls at a flat, affordable rate. Allowing our team to use their existing mobile or desktop devices without additional hardware for business office phone calls is important, and Skype makes that possible
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The ability to transfer multimedia files directly into the platform and a very robust free plan helped me make the decision to try out Webex Meetings. Easy to set up in a company environment and accessible once the learning curve and sign up process are complete. In-platform web navigating is also a nice feature when onboarding new staff or doing market research.
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I work for a Fortune 500 company with many employees so I can testify to its usability for large corporations. In addition, I use the software within my small team of sales reps so it is always usable on a small scale as well. In my eyes, this tool is scalable for businesses of all sizes without any hiccups or issues.
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The costly nature of individual accounts across multiple schools made it difficult to maintain the budget when our student population grew exponentially.
Often communicated to clients and stakeholders that we were a trustworthy and elevated provider.
Limited engagement and interactive features with students often contributed to complaints around student engagement and buy-in.
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