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Skype for Business Reviews

Vendor: Microsoft
3.9 out of 5

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Skype for Business mindshare

As of May 2026, the mindshare of Skype for Business in the Virtual Meetings category stands at 3.9%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Skype for Business3.9%
Zoom Workplace Business7.8%
Webex5.5%
Other82.8%
Virtual Meetings

PeerResearch reports based on Skype for Business reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryVirtual MeetingsMay 1, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMay 1, 2026Download
ComparisonSkype for Business vs Zoom Workplace BusinessMay 1, 2026Download
ComparisonSkype for Business vs WebexMay 1, 2026Download
ComparisonSkype for Business vs TeamViewerMay 1, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
TeamViewer4.33.9%93%108 interviewsAdd to research
Zoom Workplace Business4.27.8%95%234 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business103
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise38
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Religious Institution
6%
Performing Arts
5%
Government
5%
University
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Healthcare Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Renewables & Environment Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Computer Software Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Educational Organization
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Profit
1%

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Skype for Business Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Executive at a government with 201-500 employees4.5I’ve used Skype for Business for over five years and find it reliable for small meetings, screen sharing, and call history access, though I prefer its audio detection to improve; overall, it outperforms Teams in several areas.
Senior Strategy Advisor at Plat4mation3.0We use Skype for Business primarily for conference calls, finding its audio and chat functions valuable due to their time-saving capabilities and good telephone integration. However, the technology is outdated and needs transitioning to Microsoft Teams.
Senior at Krajowy Depozyt Papierów Wartosciowych S.A.5.0I primarily use Skype for Business to communicate with my doctor and within my company, appreciating its simple video and voice quality. However, I'm concerned about its lack of integration with other products, unlike Microsoft Teams.
AVP - Testing & QA at Sheorey Digital Systems Pvt. Ltd.4.0I use Skype for Business to connect with Teams clients and vendors and share large files. Its video capability and strong performance are valuable, but improvements are needed for long sessions to prevent disconnections. Previously, I used Webex.
IT Infrastructure Systems, Services and Virtualization Specialist at IRISA3.5We use Skype for Business for tasks like meter switching and unified communications. It's valuable for its persistent chat and server capabilities. However, improvements for mobile endpoints and better integration with Microsoft solutions are needed. Previously, we used BigBlueButton and other communication platforms.
IT engineer at JCCM4.0I use Skype for Business for video calls at work, and while the video quality is fine, it lacks features. The chat function needs improvement and more flexibility is needed for making calls. I switched from Microsoft Teams due to security concerns.
Systems Engineer at Advance business consulting3.5I use Skype for Business primarily for team meetings and desktop sharing, which enhances collaboration by easily demonstrating workflows. However, video conferencing quality can be inconsistent, especially with varying internet and bandwidth conditions for dispersed teams.
Account Manager at Peristent Systems4.0We are a software company that uses Skype for communication with clients and appreciate its screen sharing and voice call connectivity. However, compared to Microsoft Teams, Skype lacks comprehensive connectivity and storage features, prompting us to prefer Teams.