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What are the differences between Skype and Facebook Messenger?
Skype is a Microsoft product which offers free video and audio calling which is also having the ability to call landlines and smartphones with paid services anywhere in the world. It has a first mover advantage. It came into existence before the Facebook messenger.
Facebook Messenger allows users to play in-app games, make video and audio calls along with sending or receiving payments. It is tied up with the social media platform. It is not a paid service. It is free of cost.
Differences
The major differences between Skype and Facebook Messenger −
| Skype | Facebook Messenger |
|---|---|
| Skype doesn’t have stories and it makes a professional feel. We can view people on our contacts list, tap on the call button to see recent calls or initiate a new one. | In Messenger, We can see a list of our online friends, search for them or tap on the camera icon to create a story. |
| Skype is focused on calls mostly | Messenger mostly focus on chart |
| Skype is an ad free | Messenger contains the Ads |
| The IOS app size of Skype is 175MB | The IOS app size of Facebook Messenger is 33MB |
| The Android app size of Skype is 37.2MB | The Android app size of messenger is 10.4 MB |
| Skype will not integrated with social networks | Messenger is integrated with social networks |
| Skype takes a more focused approach where you can plan events, create polls, and work together towards a common goal | Messenger takes a more casual approach with games and other things - ideal if you want to pass the time or have a fun chat with contacts. |
| Skype is very straightforward. | In Messenger there are no shortcuts on the contact screen. To initiate a call on Messenger, we need to open the chat window. |
| We can call up to 25 people in a group call | We can start groups calls with up to 50 members |
| It is very useful for travelers who need to stay connected with clients and customers. You can also record calls. | We can't call regular landline numbers or the mobile numbers that aren't synced with Messenger. |
| Generally Skype encrypts messages from the sender's to the receiver device. | Facebook encrypts from the sender’s device to Facebook servers, and from Facebook servers to the receiver’s device |
| Skype can be installed on Windows, macOS, web, iOS, and Android. | Messenger is present on the web, and smartphones that can be run using Android or iOS |
| If you seek an app for work with the ability to make international calls, plan trips and meetings, Skype is more suitable for that. | If we want to have fun while chatting, play games, messenger is best |
| Skype requires sign in option, as it not integrated with any other social network | Signing in with your Facebook account can be faster and easier if you don’t want to spend time filling in a registration page |
Updated on: 17-Mar-2022
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