# What makes Skype unique?

What makes Skype unique?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question
- Net upvotes: 3


## Comments
### Comment 1

It keeps improving and adding new features making it difficult for hackers to access my account.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Security Team Lead COP28 at Transguard Group | Fire Safety, Cybersecurity, Inventory Management



### Comment 2

Skype connect you with everyone around the globe. It’s incredibly to ease connectivity through various channels of which Skype offers.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Master's degree at University of Ibadan



### Comment 3

Skype, the communication platform, had several features that set it apart from other communication tools.

Voice and Video Calling
Instant Messaging and File Sharing
Group Video Calls
Skype-to-Phone Calls
Screen Sharing
Skype Credits

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Operation Manager | EDUSTORI LLP



### Comment 4

Skype is unique for its global reach, enabling seamless international communication through audio and video calls, while also offering cross-platform compatibility for a versatile user experience

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Human Resource Manager| Employee Engagement | Leadership Development||Non-Technical Hiring || Employer Branding || Campus Hiring



### Comment 5

Skype offers real-time translation for voice and video calls, which can be helpful for communicating with people who speak different languages. So, I think it's the different features from others.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Professional Digital Marketer



### Comment 6

Skype is a very useful software by which audio & video consultations can be arranged and carried out effectively. This makes it unique in its own way. 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Consultant Physician | Open to Public Health based roles 

#PublicHealth #HumanRelations



### Comment 7

Make it available offline by connecting with Mobile network

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Consultant




## Related Product
[Skype](https://www.g2.com/products/skype/reviews)

## Related Category
[Video Conferencing](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)

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