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Skype for Mac

Voice-over-internet phone and chat software.

Free
In English
2.3
Based on 746 user rates

Skype overview

Skype is a telecommunications app that provides HD video calls, instant messaging, calling to any phone number or landline, and Skype for Business for productive cooperation on the projects.

This service helps millions of individuals and businesses all over the globe stay connected and enjoy seamless e-communication in all its possible forms.

Skype offers plenty of solutions for a high-quality connection and communication over the Internet:

  • Free Skype-to-Skype audio and video calls
  • Calls to landlines and mobiles
  • Instant messaging and SMS
  • Voice messages
  • Call forwarding to your phone when you're offline
  • Call recording and live subtitles during audio and video calls
  • Screen sharing

Almost all Skype features are free and available for users at any time and anywhere. The software is compatible with all devices, including Android and iOS mobiles, desktop, tablets, Alexa, and Xbox.

What’s new in version 8.134.0.202

  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
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Skype for Mac

Free
In English
Version 8.134.0.202
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Performance

What needs improvements

Privacy

Skype qualities

Value
1.0
Ease of use
3.0
Features
3.0
Reliability
3.0
Customer support
1.0

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2.3

(1071 Reviews of Skype)

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  • User Ratings

zlazkow
zlazkow
Apr 24 2024
8.118.0.205
5.0
Apr 24 2024
5.0
Version: 8.118.0.205
Skype was The First, was the Best, and is The BEST! 10 STARS!
Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Mar 31 2022
8.82.0.403
5.0
Mar 31 2022
5.0
Version: 8.82.0.403
Skype always works.
rardin
rardin
Jul 23 2021
8.74.0.152
0.0
Jul 23 2021
0.0
Version: 8.74.0.152
With the release of Skype 8.74.0.152, it appears that the system requirements have been upped to OS X 10.11+. I believe the last version compatible with OS X 10.10 is 8.73.0.92.
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
May 20 2021
8.72.0.82
4.0
May 20 2021
4.0
Version: 8.72.0.82
Much better audio and video quality than in other apps but the recent updates make it run slower
pfuzerharry
pfuzerharry
May 7 2021
8.71.0.45
5.0
May 7 2021
5.0
Version: 8.71.0.45
Skype is awesome because I can see my friends from the USA!!!
ozkb
ozkb
Mar 29 2024
8.115.0.217
1.0
Mar 29 2024
1.0
Version: 8.115.0.217
cinam
cinam
May 11 2023
8.97.0.203
5.0
May 11 2023
5.0
Version: 8.97.0.203
celis.raphael
celis.raphael
Nov 17 2022
8.90.0.407
5.0
Nov 17 2022
5.0
Version: 8.90.0.407
tjekov37
tjekov37
Nov 2 2022
8.90.0.405
1.0
Nov 2 2022
1.0
Version: 8.90.0.405
appstorrentru
appstorrentru
Sep 3 2022
8.88.0.401
5.0
Sep 3 2022
5.0
Version: 8.88.0.401
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Jul 16 2022
8.86.0.407
5.0
Jul 16 2022
5.0
Version: 8.86.0.407
Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Mar 31 2022
8.82.0.403
5.0
Mar 31 2022
5.0
Version: 8.82.0.403
Bluestar
Bluestar
Feb 21 2022
8.80.0.141
1.0
Feb 21 2022
1.0
Version: 8.80.0.141
EkinO7017
EkinO7017
Jan 20 2022
8.80.0.141
1.0
Jan 20 2022
1.0
Version: 8.80.0.141
grasbyc
grasbyc
Dec 10 2021
8.79.0.95
5.0
Dec 10 2021
5.0
Version: 8.79.0.95
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Dec 8 2021
8.79.0.95
5.0
Dec 8 2021
5.0
Version: 8.79.0.95
Rob85
Rob85
Aug 12 2021
8.75.0.140
1.0
Aug 12 2021
1.0
Version: 8.75.0.140
abascalfederico
abascalfederico
Jun 28 2021
8.73.0.92
1.0
Jun 28 2021
1.0
Version: 8.73.0.92
stphnjayson
stphnjayson
Jun 1 2021
8.72.0.94
5.0
Jun 1 2021
5.0
Version: 8.72.0.94
speedboy9
speedboy9
May 25 2021
8.72.0.82
5.0
May 25 2021
5.0
Version: 8.72.0.82
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
May 20 2021
8.72.0.82
4.0
May 20 2021
4.0
Version: 8.72.0.82
ryth_talk
ryth_talk
May 17 2021
8.72.0.82
5.0
May 17 2021
5.0
Version: 8.72.0.82
bellkatherine496
bellkatherine496
May 14 2021
8.71.0.45
4.0
May 14 2021
4.0
Version: 8.71.0.45
pfuzerharry
pfuzerharry
May 7 2021
8.71.0.45
5.0
May 7 2021
5.0
Version: 8.71.0.45
charlieis80
charlieis80
Feb 19 2021
2.0
Feb 19 2021
2.0
Version: null
didifri
didifri
Feb 17 2021
5.0
Feb 17 2021
5.0
Version: null
Macmuser
Macmuser
Nov 15 2020
3.0
Nov 15 2020
3.0
Version: null
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Oct 27 2020
1.0
Oct 27 2020
1.0
Version: null
Kitmos
Kitmos
Oct 2 2020
3.0
Oct 2 2020
3.0
Version: null
Mac5
Mac5
Sep 4 2020
4.0
Sep 4 2020
4.0
Version: null
bgaudet
bgaudet
Jul 10 2020
2.0
Jul 10 2020
2.0
Version: null
zlazkow
zlazkow
Jun 12 2020
5.0
Jun 12 2020
5.0
Version: null
Multimedia-Pimp
Multimedia-Pimp
Jun 12 2020
1.0
Jun 12 2020
1.0
Version: null
buliemzee
buliemzee
May 12 2020
5.0
May 12 2020
5.0
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Feb 6 2020
1.0
Feb 6 2020
1.0
Version: null
Glenbo
Glenbo
Jan 6 2020
1.0
Jan 6 2020
1.0
Version: null
accounts-21
accounts-21
Nov 7 2019
4.0
Nov 7 2019
4.0
Version: null
kathysue
kathysue
Nov 6 2019
1.0
Nov 6 2019
1.0
Version: null
Jeff-Schlueter
Jeff-Schlueter
Aug 14 2019
4.0
Aug 14 2019
4.0
Version: null
bassia-2
bassia-2
Aug 7 2019
2.5
Aug 7 2019
2.5
Version: null
abc_2
abc_2
Aug 4 2019
0.5
Aug 4 2019
0.5
Version: null
cathy247
cathy247
Jul 20 2019
2.0
Jul 20 2019
2.0
Version: null
Jer
Jer
Mar 12 2019
1.0
Mar 12 2019
1.0
Version: null
unvv
unvv
Feb 26 2019
0.5
Feb 26 2019
0.5
Version: null
gbdoc
gbdoc
Jan 29 2019
2.0
Jan 29 2019
2.0
Version: null