Skype

Skype has been in the video chat business for a long time and continues to provide a strong set of capabilities for up to 50 users at a time. It is also completely free to use and is available on nearly any device you could possibly need. Skype has been in business longer than any of the other newcomers on our list. Skype, which was founded in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011, provides a more comprehensive service than its competitors. You may use it as a real phone line if you like, and there are a variety of subscription and business plan choices.

Skype enables up to 50 simultaneous video chat participants, which may seem like chaos, but it means you could easily have a video chat block party on Skype. While Skype is simple to use as a video chat tool, it does contain more powerful capabilities such as screen sharing and the ability to employ AI to blur out your backdrop. Support for Xbox is another unusual choice, though it is to be anticipated for a Microsoft product.

Skype has announced "Meet Now," which simplifies the process of establishing a chat by providing a unique meeting link that can be shared with attendees. They only need the Skype app to join; no account is required. Skype may go the way of Skype for Business and be replaced by the recently-announced Microsoft Teams for consumers, but for now, it remains one of the oldest and best options out there.

Detailed information:

Cost: Free + Pro for $2.99/Month

Works with: iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web, Xbox

Download: https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/