Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams vs. Watchitoo StreamingPro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Skype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
Watchitoo StreamingPro
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Watchitoo combines video conferencing, collaboration and online video into a single platform. The platform includes interactivity features like polling, video chat, text chat, and chat collaboration with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The platform is browser-based and does not require any additional plug-ins to work.N/A
Pricing
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.7
196 Ratings
9% above category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
-
Ratings
High quality audio9.2192 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video9.2186 Ratings00 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements7.0182 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support9.3147 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.2
192 Ratings
4% above category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing9.3192 Ratings00 Ratings
Whiteboards7.2121 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
9.2
189 Ratings
11% above category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
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Ratings
Calendar integration9.8175 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation9.5183 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with social media8.182 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.3144 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows9.5116 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.8
174 Ratings
4% below category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
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Live chat9.0172 Ratings00 Ratings
Audience polling7.194 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A7.194 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
7.2
157 Ratings
12% below category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
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Ratings
User authentication9.3143 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.6149 Ratings00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list3.8109 Ratings00 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams
8.9
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Watchitoo StreamingPro
-
Ratings
Video conferencing8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio conferencing9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Video screen sharing9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Instant messaging9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(199 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(15 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(40 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft TeamsWatchitoo StreamingPro
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams is a remote/virtual team collaboration tool must have...especially if you already use Microsoft tools. Of course, since it now part of an MS 365 subscription, it really doesn't make sense to use anything else. It is easy to use and just works. I'm not sure how anyone who works with digital files/documents and needs to work with other people doing similar work can be effective without such a tool. Of course, there are a number of alternatives like Zoom or Webex, but why pay or use another separate tool if you don't need to. :-)
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Watchitoo
I think Watchitoo is a product that is great for many different use-cases for internal programming, one-on-one teaching, e-learning, live web chats, town halls, etc. The company is also very innovative in that updates are constantly being made to the platform and I've seen feedback immediately reflected in a new feature or button.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Instant messaging to anyone who we know only by name/email. Even if they're offline, they get the message in missed convos and a notification automatically goes to them via Outlook mail. All conversations are saved and accessible via Outlook.
  • Video and voice calls are a norm in the WFH scenario, and an average employee has around 4-5 calls a day. Skype gives notifications for upcoming meetings, allows easy scheduling via outlook calendar, and its audio/video quality [is] reasonably good compared to the amount of data it consumes.
  • Status availabilities - in the WFH scenario, you could be off for lunch, out of office, busy, sharing screens - and might not want to be disturbed. Skype allows you to do that, and in case you're off, ensures that you know that you have missed messages.
  • Screen sharing - we have to share screens at least once or twice a day with a coworker when working on some issues/features, and Skype easily lets us do that. One of the best things about Skype is that the screen can be shared without being on a video/voice call - which is of immense advantage because oftentimes, you could prefer sharing the screen, while it [is] too noisy to talk.
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Watchitoo
  • Simplicity of interface and basic features to get non-technical speakers to enable camera/adjust microphone and preview their feed.
  • Complexity of potential programming and special settings that can yield a rather high production quality using external camera, studio switchboards, and any other fancy bells and whistles you want to integrate from other media/communication equipment.
  • Customer service was always on point with their responses to technical questions and exhibited great diligence when assisting live programs. They were good about being open about other customer experiences and troubleshooting methods learned from others using the platform.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Connection issues can be hard to diagnose when they come up(as some knowledge of server information may be needed to reestablish as the connection troubleshooting options on the sky are not as user-friendly as the rest of the platform.
  • Some issues setting up camera/sound could use more info on troubleshooting options with playback sound, video, etc.
  • Statuses sometimes are unreliable and do not display correctly .
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Watchitoo
  • The lower bandwidth environments often had trouble participating in Watchitoo StreamingPro so a custom "low bandwidh" theme was created. I feel like Watchitoo could offer more to more people if they catered to those with lower internet speeds and slower computers, or shoddy mobile service.
  • The external media search functionality is great and can add a lot to a program, but it could be more user-friendly and a bit more configurable. I like to narrow my searches for specific content, colors, file types, shapes, sizes, formats, etc. Watchitoo peaked into the Internet, but I often had to search, find, download, save, upload instead of pulling directly into the program. NOTE: I am typically more particular in my media searches than others.
  • Lastly, I'd say combining a ZUI (zoom user interface) would be a potentially interesting feature to add to Watchitoo. The idea in my mind is a multi-point feed show where folks are in relation to one another in the world. Somewhat how Google Earth toggles between points, but also like how Prezi presentation can have content spread out over a larger map area.
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
The software is simple to install and configure. It is rather simple to explain for correct use. It is possible to profile users for the different functions offered. It is integrated quite completely with Outlook and with Active Directory security. It performs all communication functions well with one or more interlocutors and the possibility of granting control of your computer is convenient.
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Watchitoo
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Usability
Microsoft
Very easy to use. Even though Microsoft Teams has a lot of features and integrations, as a user I feel completely comfortable on finding what I need, getting information about the app extensions and using them. It's a very comprehensive tool, intuitive design and does not make me feel tired to be using it. I am glad with the current experience.
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Watchitoo
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Microsoft
I have only had to reach out to the Support team at Skype for Business once with an issue, and I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by the quickness and thoroughness of their response. The wait time was short and my question was dealt with politely and clearly, so I would say the support team has it together.
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Watchitoo
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
Skpe for business is utilized company wide in regards to my company. Everyone not only uses it, but uses it often. It is an effective way of communicating. It also integrates very nicely with outlook and all conversation history is pushed to a folder within the outlook system. We also have it so that if someone misses a message, they are sent an email reminder saying that there is a message that went unread.
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Watchitoo
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
For the below reason I will always choose this app over its competitors: Better audio and video quality, Little to no disconnections or freezing when on a call/video conference Integrates well with mailbox/ calendar/ one drive, and SharePoint is easy to use
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Watchitoo
Adobe Connect is a tried, true and trusted platform given the Adobe name is widely recognized everywhere. Watchitoo offers a bit more of a start-up feel and are often much more responsive in term of customer service. Account managers were open to multiple modes of communication and constantly making themselves available, even to support ad hoc programs. Larger platforms would re-assign new account liaisons and technical support staff. Knowledge Management with respect to our use of the platform and previous troubles/lessons learned was much more fluid with Watchitoo
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Skype for Business has enabled a migration in part away from fixed line telephony and introduced the user to mobile working with a headset which cannot be overstated as being a game changer.
  • Being able to schedule Skype for Business meetings through Outlook has meant meetings with colleagues without a meeting room has been a great enabler.
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Watchitoo
  • Better customer service; it improved production quality and allow for a custom look-and-feel that was missing from other platforms in use.
  • Enabled more participation; through the mobile features and easy connection procedure, users felt empowered using a simple program whereas other platforms were requiring special technician help.
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