Overview
Product Information on Skype for Business (Legacy)
Updated 13th October 2025
What is Skype for Business (Legacy)?
Skype for Business (Legacy) Pricing
Overall experience with Skype for Business (Legacy)
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
3B - 10B USD, ManufacturingFAVORABLE
“Reliable Communication but Outdated Interface and Connectivity Issues”
It offers reliable communication and collaboration features, its user interface can feel outdated and occasionally less intuitive compared to newer platforms. I was a user of both the private and the business version before it was phased out.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
3B - 10B USD, ManufacturingCRITICAL
“The Blend of Voice and Video Calls in Unified Communication Tools”
Robust unified communication platform that integrates various communication tools into single interface
Badges
Gartner Peer Insights recognizes vendors who meet or exceed both the market average Overall Experience and the market average User Interest and Adoption score through a Customers’ Choice distinction.
Unified Communications as a Service
About Company
Company Description
Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.
Company Details
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
Do You Manage Peer Insights at Microsoft?
Access Vendor Portal to update and manage your profile.
Key Insights
A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews
Top Skype for Business (Legacy) Alternatives
Peer Discussions
Skype for Business (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings
Filter Reviews
Sort By:
Most helpful
Last 12 Months
Star Rating
Reviewer Type
Reviewer's Company Size
Reviewer's Industry
Reviewer's Region
Reviewer's Job Function
- AUTOMATION ENGINEER1B-10B USDManufacturingReview Source
Reliable Communication but Outdated Interface and Connectivity Issues
It offers reliable communication and collaboration features, its user interface can feel outdated and occasionally less intuitive compared to newer platforms. I was a user of both the private and the business version before it was phased out. - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT1B-10B USDManufacturingReview Source
The Blend of Voice and Video Calls in Unified Communication Tools
Robust unified communication platform that integrates various communication tools into single interface - PROJECT MANAGER/TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGE50M-1B USDSoftwareReview Source
Seamless Communication through Skype: A User's Perspective
I used Skype for about 3 years and it is a useful business communication platform. It serves its purpose well with features such as messaging, voice calls and file sharing which I felt as extremely useful for communication and team collaboration. - Finance Associate1B-10B USDConsumer GoodsReview Source
Easy UI that allows easy and clear communication
Easy UI that allows simple and effective communication across the business and also externally - IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE10B+ USDTelecommunicationReview Source
Skype for Business: Addressing the Challenge of Virtual Collaboration
Skype for Business has been a very reliable tool for my day-to-day communication needs with my team members/customers. Its seamless integration with Microsoft Office tools makes scheduling meetings or sharing important files with colleagues very easy. It is a very useful resource for handling larger groups.
...
Showing Result 1-5 of 7211
Recommended Gartner Insights
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Gartner's use of this provider is for operational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of its products or services.
