Zoom or Skype - which is better?

Zoom and Skype are both platforms where you can communicate with each other via video call. In addition, many other features are available to you there in each case. You can find out which software is best for you by taking a closer look at the range of functions.

Zoom vs. Skype: differences and similarities

In the basic functions, Skype and Zoom show themselves to be very similar. With both you have the possibility to hold video conferences and meetings not only in the home office. To what extent both platforms are suitable for you, shows a direct comparison.

Zoom:

• Here the focus is on video conferencing and meetings that can be held with a large number of people.
• Links with invitations are sent either during the planning or during.
• Zoom offers many upgrades and other features that have different scopes depending on the version.
• Particularly with many people, where screen sharing and the like are needed, is the core competence of Zoom.

Skype:

• Skype is basically free and is particularly suitable for smaller groups to chat or call each other.
• A Skype or Microsoft account is mandatory when using.
• Only through this you can add the contacts. In addition, you must inform the participants with whom you want to communicate by other means in advance about the time of the conversation.
• Particularly for regular contacts, but also for private use, the Skype platform is suitable.
• You can also select "private conversations", where the entire conversation is encrypted.
• In a meeting, you must select this function and then share with the participants. Scheduling in advance is not possible via Skype.