{"id":891,"date":"2020-11-10T18:54:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T23:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupesl.wpengine.com\/skype-for-business-vs-microsoft-teams\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:59:18","slug":"skype-for-business-vs-microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/news\/skype-for-business-vs-microsoft-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the differences between Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Does your business use the Skype for Business communication platform?<\/p>\n<p>In the last few years, Skype for Business has earned a reputation as a valuable tool for communicating with people outside the office. It is also excellent for organizations to hold meetings and even conduct job interviews remotely. But did you know that this paid version of Skype designed specifically for businesses is being replaced?<\/p>\n<p>Its successor is Microsoft Teams.<\/p>\n<p>Wondering if you should invest in this newer product? Here are the main differences between Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Audio and visual quality: Microsoft Teams wins<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Teams tends to be better than Skype for Business for networks that struggle to provide sufficient bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>As long as there is at least 1.2 Mb\/s of signal available, you can enjoy a smooth, high-quality audio\/video experience with Teams without having to deal with the classic frozen screens and involuntary stuttering.<\/p>\n<h2>Chat and messaging options: Microsoft Teams offers greater flexibility<\/h2>\n<p>Another major difference between Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams is the possibilities offered by their chat module.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/news\/how-to-use-microsoft-teams\/\">By using MS Teams<\/a>, users can log in and access each private or group discussion to view its full history. 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