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FreeConferenceCall.com vs. Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreeConferenceCall.com

    Score5.6 out of 10
    N/AFreeConferenceCall.com is a free audio conferencing solution with features such as audio and video conferencing, screen-sharing, call recording, transcribed keywords, one-click web controls, transcribed keywords, instant messaging, and integrations with Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar.

    $4

    per month

    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ASkype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
    Pricing
    FreeConferenceCall.comSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Suggested Amount
    $4
    per month
    Average Amount
    $8.21
    per month
    Market Rate
    $15
    per month
    Pay what you can
    Customized
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FreeConferenceCall.comSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFreeconferencecall.com is completely free and only asks customers for contributions. The above prices represent suggested monthly payments but also allow customers to pay what they think is fair.—
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    Community Pulse
    FreeConferenceCall.comSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    Chose FreeConferenceCall.com
    FreeConferenceCall is a GREAT option for cost-conscious entrepreneurs - especially when you're starting out.
    Incentivized
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
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    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
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    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    FreeConferenceCall.comSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    8.7
    10 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    User templates7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports8.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    8.0
    8 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording8.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    6.4
    10 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    Video conferencing4.76 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Audio conferencing4.710 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Video screen sharing8.05 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Instant messaging8.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    8.0
    195 Ratings
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.1191 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings9.0185 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings5.0181 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings9.0146 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.0
    191 Ratings
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings9.0191 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings5.0120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    9.3
    188 Ratings
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.0174 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.5182 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.182 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.0143 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings10.0115 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.5
    173 Ratings
    Live chat00 Ratings8.5171 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of FreeConferenceCall.com and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    FreeConferenceCall.com
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    6.8
    156 Ratings
    User authentication00 Ratings9.0142 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings3.0109 Ratings
    User Ratings
    FreeConferenceCall.comSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.2
    (12 ratings)
    8.4
    (198 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    8.5
    (40 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)