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We performed a comparison between PGi GlobalMeet and Skype for Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Meetings solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed PGi GlobalMeet vs. Skype for Business Report (Updated: May 2024).
769,662 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"I am impressed with the tool's production support."

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"The GUI is very user-friendly.""Using this solution has helped us to cut long distance calls, as well as video services from third parties.""I think Skype for Business is scalable. However, I believe Microsoft is discontinuing the Skype platform altogether, so I don't think it's super-relevant.""Desktop sharing is a valuable feature.""I have found Skype for Business to be stable.""The product helps me make international calls.""The most valuable feature of Skype for Business is that it has many other tools that you can be integrated with it. It makes the meetings more interactive.""I like the fact that it opens up your video conferencing, and, in many cases, the audio at the same time."

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Cons
"The tool is slow in updating changes. It also has a poor dashboard operating system."

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"The integration with Outlook could be improved.""The tool needs to have a dynamic file updating feature, so people you share a file with could update the file dynamically, all at once, all at the same time.""I venture to say that 30% of the people using this solution at our company have had issues with stability, due to the volatility and crashes.""The video conferencing quality can be improved.""This service could be improved by adding some missing features. It lacks integration with Teams, which is a feature I would like to see in the next release.""The solution has been discontinued by Microsoft.""We have found that there is a lag because it cannot integrate with the internal landline.""We overcame the audio quality issues by asking users to use the 'Call Me' feature with their desk phone."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution is expensive. I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten and it is yearly."
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  • "We have been able to save money by moving our conferencing solution to Skype for Business Conferencing."
  • "We negotiated a fair price with Microsoft. It is definitely worthwhile to negotiate with them for the best price for your solution."
  • "The pricing is really good. It is quite affordable because it came with our Office 365. It is on a per-user license, which is nice. I quite like that they have made it very granular with all of their licensing."
  • "It may be considered costly for certain markets, such as in India."
  • "It may be slightly costly, but the features are awesome."
  • "To realize value from the purchase of Skype Business, you need to take advantage of all the important functions of the program."
  • "The cost of Skype for Business is incorporated into our Office 365 licenses."
  • "We purchased an open license."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I am impressed with the tool's production support.
    Top Answer:The solution is expensive. I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten and it is yearly.
    Top Answer:The tool is slow in updating changes. It also has a poor dashboard operating system.
    Top Answer:The solution’s video quality is fine.
    Top Answer:The solution has very limited features. The solution should improve the chat and add more flexibility to make a call.
    Ranking
    21st
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    227
    Comparisons
    118
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    176
    Rating
    7.0
    4th
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    2,776
    Comparisons
    1,020
    Reviews
    20
    Average Words per Review
    326
    Rating
    7.8
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    GlobalMeet
    Skype for Business Plan 1, Skype for Business Plan 2, Lync Server
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    Overview

    The GlobalMeet platform redefines the way people work by providing the freedom to communicate and collaborate in a whole new way. From conference calls and meetings to online events, GlobalMeet is a business communications platform that helps take you where you need to go. Contact a sales representative today and learn how the GlobalMeet platform can transform your business.

    Skype for Business offers features including presence, IM, voice and video calls, online meetings, conferencing, and telephony solutions that support enterprise-level collaboration requirements. Skype for Business Record meetings, share your screen, and annotate PowerPoint for real-time collaboration with up to 250 people and use whiteboard, polls, Q&A, and built-in IM during your business meetings to make them more productive. Skype for Business provides new client experience, Skype for Business Server provides several new features to improve manageability of on-premises servers and hybrid solutions. Skype for Business also supports the Lync client experience so that you can choose a phased upgrade approach to the new client experience for users. Skype for Business is also an integral part of Microsoft Office 365, providing PSTN Conferencing, Cloud PBX, PSTN Calling, and Skype Meeting Broadcast capabilities to Office 365 users.
    Sample Customers
    Equifax, New York Life, Expedia, SAP, Aaron's, Staples
    EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services,LA Fitness, MedcoEnergi International, Tampa General Hospital, and HopewellHoldings Limited.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Wellness & Fitness Company33%
    Media Company22%
    Logistics Company22%
    Transportation Company11%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization87%
    Computer Software Company2%
    Government2%
    Financial Services Firm2%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Large Enterprise73%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise89%
    Large Enterprise8%
    Buyer's Guide
    PGi GlobalMeet vs. Skype for Business
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about PGi GlobalMeet vs. Skype for Business and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    769,662 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    PGi GlobalMeet is ranked 21st in Virtual Meetings with 10 reviews while Skype for Business is ranked 4th in Virtual Meetings with 59 reviews. PGi GlobalMeet is rated 8.8, while Skype for Business is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of PGi GlobalMeet writes "Unlike other conferencing services, we've never had any issues with not being able to dial-in or sudden drop-outs when using GlobalMeet Audio". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Skype for Business writes "Reliable, useful for remote work, and great but isn't as robust as Microsoft Teams". PGi GlobalMeet is most compared with Webex, whereas Skype for Business is most compared with Webex, Zoom, TeamViewer, GoToMeeting and Cisco Meeting Server. See our PGi GlobalMeet vs. Skype for Business report.

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