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Skype for Business vs Webex Meetings with AT&T comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Skype for Business
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Webex Meetings with AT&T
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Skype for Business is 5.2%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex Meetings with AT&T is 1.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Skype for Business5.2%
Webex Meetings with AT&T1.5%
Other93.3%
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1854369 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive at a government with 201-500 employees
Relying on dependable communication features for efficient collaboration
I work with Microsoft Exchange. We use Microsoft Azure, though I am not involved with the back-end operations. I work with Microsoft Exchange and ServiceNow for the service desk. I do not work with Cloud Observability or Automation Engine. We use Microsoft Copilot with Teams. We do not use Microsoft Security Copilot as it is not cloud-based. We have moved from Skype for Business to Teams recently, though some of us still use Skype for Business because it is convenient. Skype for Business is particularly useful for remoting onto people's devices. I prefer Skype for Business over Teams for screen sharing. Sometimes there are compatibility issues when running Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business together. Phone calls in Teams might ring and then go silent, or the microphone might not detect calls from either application. I rate Skype for Business a 9 out of 10 because it works effectively with minimal issues.
JUAN LUIS CARRILLO - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Product Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has excellent closed captioning, scripting, and recording feature that made keeping minutes convenient
During meetings, the feature of closed captioning, scripting, and recording was convenient for keeping minutes and making available the information discussed to review meeting minutes. Also to keep track of all the agreements and discussions during those meetings. It worked well with our email systems and other communication services integrated into the functionalities.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Skype for Business is good for meetings and instant messaging."
"The calling features are most valuable, especially now as we are working remotely."
"The most valuable feature of Skype for Business is that it has many other tools that you can be integrated with it. It makes the meetings more interactive."
"We chose Skype for Business after other colleagues suggested that we give it a try. It has served us well."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The solution’s video quality is fine."
"People are now able to virtually collaborate with their staff and have a conference call. We don't need a phone line to make that conference call and we are saving on that. People are able to share their presentations. Also, they can chat using the Skype"
"I have found Skype for Business to be stable."
"Webex Meeting's most valuable features are screen-sharing and remote access."
"We appreciate how Webex integrates with our system. When an employee completes a course, Webex documents it and updates the employee's training records."
"The most valuable features for me are its stable connection, user-friendly interface, and screen-sharing files. Cisco's support is also very valuable."
"During meetings, the feature of closed captioning, scripting, and recording was convenient for keeping minutes and making available the information discussed to review meeting minutes. Also to keep track of all the agreements and discussions during those meetings. It worked well with our email systems and other communication services integrated into the functionalities."
"Installation was straightforward."
"It made it simple for users to join, work together, and share screens."
 

Cons

"The video quality could be improved, possibly due to internet connection issues."
"We have had trouble with scalability when trying to host large meetings."
"There are some issues with stability during phone calls. Sometimes the connectivity drops, and it is frustrating."
"There might be some invitation issues with Skype for Business."
"Sometimes Skype is slow, and we cannot use other elements of our devices while using the Skype solution."
"Whenever someone is using a messaging platform, the messages needs to be stored. In Skype for Business, the message will not be seen later on if you're not online. It isn't useful, in my opinion."
"The solution has been discontinued by Microsoft."
"The stability could be improved."
"It could be more secure."
"The features I think can be improved are integrations with third-parties; for example, Microsoft 360 and other shared folders."
"It would be nice if there were more integrations available."
"Webex Meetings could be improved with more collaborative features and an archive of information like appointments and discussions that can be shared with everybody."
"There are definitely times when the sound becomes a bit unclear, and latency is also an issue. If there are too many people on video simultaneously, the whole system can slow down. The group breakout rooms are still somewhat rough around the edges. I would like to see them improve that feature so we can have more interaction in our classes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are using the subscription-based version of Skype for Business. There is a free version of the solution."
"Our company pays for a license for us to use the solution."
"The solution is priced fairly."
"I am using a corporate account for which I have not made any payments."
"Previously, I did not use another solution."
"We purchased an open license."
"The pricing is really good. It is quite affordable because it came with our Office 365. It is on a per-user license, which is nice. I quite like that they have made it very granular with all of their licensing."
"We negotiated a fair price with Microsoft. It is definitely worthwhile to negotiate with them for the best price for your solution."
"Pricing is very competitive because it didn't change much since they were already in the market when other players came in."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Performing Arts
8%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise27
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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?
I cannot think of many ways in which Skype for Business could improve in general. It works fairly efficiently for our purposes with Skype for Business. There is one issue regarding the audio settin...
What is your primary use case for Webex Meetings with AT&T?
We initially started the virtual meetings at AT&T with an internal solution,and then many new players came into the market, like XOAM and Skype. We evaluated the solution and what we currently ...
What advice do you have for others considering Webex Meetings with AT&T?
I would recommend it since it was easy for us to use and integrate. The easy installation and the capabilities to expand and manage many users were top priorities in making the decision and recomme...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex Meetings with AT&T?
Pricing is very competitive because it didn't change much since they were already in the market when other players came in.
 

Also Known As

Skype for Business Plan 1, Skype for Business Plan 2, Lync Server
AT&T Webex Meetings, Cisco Webex Meetings with AT&T
 

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Sample Customers

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