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Polycom RealPresence Web Suite vs Skype for Business comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Polycom RealPresence Web Suite
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
35th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Skype for Business
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Polycom RealPresence Web Suite is 0.2%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skype for Business is 13.2%, up from 8.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

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Markus Schweizer - PeerSpot reviewer
Has good telephone integration but technology is outdated
We use the product for conference calls.  The tool's most valuable features are its audio and chat functions. They help us save time and have good telephone integration.  The solution's functionality needs to be moved to Microsoft Teams. Its technology is outdated.  I have been using the tool…
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
88%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Computer Software Company
2%
Government
2%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Skype for Business?
Skype for Business is affordable and has decent pricing. The video quality is a bit lower than Teams or Zoom, but it remains a good solution overall.
What needs improvement with Skype for Business?
The video quality could be improved, possibly due to internet connection issues. However, there is no significant weakness in Skype for Business.
 

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Also Known As

RealPresence Web Suite, Polycom Web Suite
Skype for Business Plan 1, Skype for Business Plan 2, Lync Server
 

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Sample Customers

ALAIN AFFLELOU, Children’s Mercy: Where Compassion and Technology Meet, Polycom, Red Cross Childrens Hospital, SRG Apparel PLC, Sundance Institute, Urban Shield
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services,LA Fitness, MedcoEnergi International, Tampa General Hospital, and HopewellHoldings Limited.
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