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Compare Skype and StarLeaf 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 per month
Free
Skype
Star Rating
(23,581)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansStarLeaf
Star Rating
(86)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Skype excels in its "Live Preview" feature, allowing presenters to see their slides before sharing, which enhances the overall presentation experience. In contrast, StarLeaf's similar functionality is not as robust, leading to some user frustration.
- Reviewers mention that Skype's "Collaborative Whiteboards" receive high praise for their ease of use and effectiveness in brainstorming sessions, while StarLeaf's whiteboarding tools are considered less intuitive, with some users finding them cumbersome.
- G2 users highlight Skype's superior "Screen Sharing" capabilities, noting that it allows for seamless transitions and high-quality visuals. StarLeaf, while functional, has been reported to lag in performance during screen sharing, which can disrupt meetings.
- Users on G2 appreciate Skype's "One-Click Join" feature, which simplifies the meeting entry process, making it more user-friendly. Conversely, StarLeaf's meeting coordination tools, while effective, require more steps, leading to a less streamlined experience.
- Reviewers mention that Skype's "Audio Conferencing" and "Video Conferencing" features are highly rated for their clarity and reliability, making it a preferred choice for larger meetings. StarLeaf's conferencing options, while adequate, do not consistently match the quality reported by Skype users.
- Users say that Skype's "Mobile" application is well-optimized for on-the-go communication, providing a smooth experience across devices. In comparison, StarLeaf's mobile app has received mixed reviews, with some users citing performance issues and a less intuitive interface.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
StarLeaf
Basic
Free
- Host up to 20 participants
- Unlimited group and 1 to 1 messaging
- Unlimited 1 to 1 meetings
Free Trial
Skype
No trial information availableStarLeaf
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19,104
8.2
59
Ease of Use
8.9
19,186
8.2
58
Ease of Setup
8.9
3,114
9.4
9
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,837
9.4
9
Quality of Support
8.2
16,519
8.2
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,777
9.6
9
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
18,508
7.6
53
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Application Tools
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
20
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
15
Display
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.4
13
Hardware
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.5
14
Agentic AI - Room Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.6
12981
|
Verified
8.3
49
|
Verified
8.6
3287
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
9.0
3590
|
Verified
8.3
27
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
15
Meeting Coordination
8.2
11107
|
Verified
8.5
46
|
Verified
8.3
10846
|
Verified
8.7
39
|
Verified
8.4
11857
|
Verified
8.2
37
|
Verified
8.6
3371
|
Verified
8.7
33
|
Verified
Software Type
8.6
13004
|
Verified
8.5
41
|
Verified
8.3
3162
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.9
3590
|
Verified
8.9
34
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Skype and StarLeaf are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Skype has no unique categories
StarLeaf is categorized as Screen Sharing and Room Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Skype
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StarLeaf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
7.5%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
68.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Financial Services
7.7%
Chemicals
5.1%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.8%
Other
69.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Skype
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PHILLIP A A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
There are a plethora of great reasons why I absolutely love Skype . Some of the key reasons include the folowing... It is absolutely free to use, except if yiou are trying to call an actual phone... In which the call cost are absolutely affordable...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ryan P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The iOS app for Skype is awful.
StarLeaf
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Chemicals
I like the interface and how there is a very intuitive chat feauture.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Think Tanks
Could have more features. Break out rooms etc.
PHILLIP A A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
There are a plethora of great reasons why I absolutely love Skype . Some of the key reasons include the folowing... It is absolutely free to use, except if yiou are trying to call an actual phone... In which the call cost are absolutely affordable...
Verified User in Chemicals
I like the interface and how there is a very intuitive chat feauture.
Ryan P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The iOS app for Skype is awful.
Verified User in Think Tanks
Could have more features. Break out rooms etc.
Alternatives
Discussions
Which type of software is Skype?
19 comments
NL
Skype is a collaboration platform.
we can use it for video calling, Voice calling, we use it for meeting purpose. and also we can share the documents using...Read more
What Skype features are free?
17 comments
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everything is free except phone number and offline calling Read more
What is StarLeaf app?
1 comment
HG
The StarLeaf app is an Videoconferencing app which works togehter with the StarLeaf cloud Videoservice. The app is available for Windows, Mac, ios and...Read more
StarLeaf has no more discussions with answers
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