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Skype — Classic internet calling and international phone dialer with translation and screen sharing

Skype connects people worldwide with free Skype-to-Skype video calls, low-cost international phone calls, and real-time speech translation.

About Skype

Skype transformed global communication as the original voice-over-IP pioneer. Maintained by Microsoft, Skype enables millions of families and businesses to dial landlines and mobile numbers across 200+ countries affordably, conduct video calls, and record interviews.

Key features

  • International Landline & Mobile Calling — Affordable calling rates to phone numbers worldwide without internet on their end.
  • Skype to Skype Free Video Calls — HD video conferencing with up to 100 participants and screen share.
  • Real-Time Voice Translation — Translate voice conversations real-time across 10 languages.

Pricing

Pricing model: Freemium.

  • Skype to Skype Free — $0 — Free video & voice calls, Screen sharing, Chat messaging
  • Skype Credit / Subscriptions — $3.50 / month — Call landlines and mobiles globally, Custom local phone numbers, Caller ID

Pros

  • Very cheap international phone dialing rates to landlines globally
  • Get local virtual phone numbers in over 25 countries
  • Reliable legacy platform with multi-decade track record

Cons

  • Workplace collaboration has shifted largely to Microsoft Teams and Slack
  • Interface updates have occasionally created mixed user reception

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

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