Best Skype for Business Basic 2015 Alternatives in 2025

Looking for alternatives to Skype for Business Basic 2015? In this comparison, we take a closer look at Skype for Business Basic 2015 alongside similar software solutions including Skype for Business Basic 2015, Skype, Skype Meetings App, Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, Zoom Workplace, Slack, AppWizard, AnyViewer, WPS Office and UltraViewer.

Our detailed comparison table highlights key features, pricing, and performance of these leading solutions, empowering you to make an informed decision. Whether you're seeking robust functionality, user-friendly design, or cost-effective alternatives, explore how Skype for Business Basic 2015, Skype, Skype Meetings App, Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, Zoom Workplace, Slack, AppWizard, AnyViewer, WPS Office and UltraViewer stack up to find the perfect software for your goals.

	Max Participants in Meetings	Platform Type and Use Case	Security Features
Skype for Business Basic 2015	Up to 250 participants	Unified communications platform for business with calls, meetings, and instant messaging.	Enterprise-grade security and compliance features, encryption.
Skype	Up to 50 people	Telecommunications application for both personal and business use with calls and messaging.	Data encryption, enterprise-level security but some privacy concerns exist.
Skype Meetings App	Up to 250 participants	Web-based tool to hold online video and audio meetings.	Industry-standard encryption used during meetings.
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	Up to 10,000 attendees	Collaboration platform integrating chat, calls, meetings, and file sharing.	Industry-standard security certifications and advanced security features.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business	Not specified for meetings	Productivity suite including Office apps with collaboration tools.	Strong security measures and data protection policies.
Zoom Workplace	Supports large groups, specific max not stated	Centralized platform focusing on video conferencing and webinars.	Enhanced security options available; some privacy concerns reported.
Slack	Not specified for meetings	Messaging and collaboration platform focused on team communication and app integrations.	Enterprise-grade security controls, data encryption, supports two-factor authentication.
AppWizard	Not a meeting platform	App development platform with drag-and-drop interface.	Advanced security measures implemented for app development.
AnyViewer	Not a meeting platform	Remote desktop access software for personal and business use.	Industry-standard AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced security features.
WPS Office	Not a meeting platform	Office productivity suite with collaboration feature.	Security measures included but specifics not detailed.
UltraViewer	Not a meeting platform	Remote control software primarily for Windows with basic remote session features.	'Advanced' security measures not emphasized; basic caution advised.

Max Participants in Meetings

Skype for Business Basic 2015	Up to 250 participants
Skype	Up to 50 people
Skype Meetings App	Up to 250 participants
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	Up to 10,000 attendees
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business	Not specified for meetings
Zoom Workplace	Supports large groups, specific max not stated
Slack	Not specified for meetings
AppWizard	Not a meeting platform
AnyViewer	Not a meeting platform
WPS Office	Not a meeting platform
UltraViewer	Not a meeting platform

Platform Type and Use Case

Skype for Business Basic 2015	Unified communications platform for business with calls, meetings, and instant messaging.
Skype	Telecommunications application for both personal and business use with calls and messaging.
Skype Meetings App	Web-based tool to hold online video and audio meetings.
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	Collaboration platform integrating chat, calls, meetings, and file sharing.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business	Productivity suite including Office apps with collaboration tools.
Zoom Workplace	Centralized platform focusing on video conferencing and webinars.
Slack	Messaging and collaboration platform focused on team communication and app integrations.
AppWizard	App development platform with drag-and-drop interface.
AnyViewer	Remote desktop access software for personal and business use.
WPS Office	Office productivity suite with collaboration feature.
UltraViewer	Remote control software primarily for Windows with basic remote session features.

Security Features

Skype for Business Basic 2015	Enterprise-grade security and compliance features, encryption.
Skype	Data encryption, enterprise-level security but some privacy concerns exist.
Skype Meetings App	Industry-standard encryption used during meetings.
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	Industry-standard security certifications and advanced security features.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business	Strong security measures and data protection policies.
Zoom Workplace	Enhanced security options available; some privacy concerns reported.
Slack	Enterprise-grade security controls, data encryption, supports two-factor authentication.
AppWizard	Advanced security measures implemented for app development.
AnyViewer	Industry-standard AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced security features.
WPS Office	Security measures included but specifics not detailed.
UltraViewer	'Advanced' security measures not emphasized; basic caution advised.

Choosing the right software isn’t just about features. Size, license type, user ratings, and popularity also matter.

This quick comparison shows how Skype for Business Basic 2015 stacks up against Skype for Business Basic 2015, Skype, Skype Meetings App, Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, Zoom Workplace, Slack, AppWizard, AnyViewer, WPS Office and UltraViewer in these key areas—helping you find the best alternative for your needs.

	Size	License
Skype for Business Basic 2015	60.6MB	Shareware
Skype	84.5MB	Freeware
Skype Meetings App	60.7MB	Shareware
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	127.7MB	Freeware
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business		Commercial
Zoom Workplace	104.1MB	Shareware
Slack	64MB	Shareware
AppWizard		Shareware
AnyViewer	40.2MB	Freeware
WPS Office	5.3MB	Shareware
UltraViewer	3.5MB	Shareware

Size

Skype for Business Basic 2015	60.6MB
Skype	84.5MB
Skype Meetings App	60.7MB
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	127.7MB
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Zoom Workplace	104.1MB
Slack	64MB
AppWizard
AnyViewer	40.2MB
WPS Office	5.3MB
UltraViewer	3.5MB

License

Skype for Business Basic 2015	Shareware
Skype	Freeware
Skype Meetings App	Shareware
Microsoft Teams for Desktop	Freeware
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business	Commercial
Zoom Workplace	Shareware
Slack	Shareware
AppWizard	Shareware
AnyViewer	Freeware
WPS Office	Shareware
UltraViewer	Shareware

Rating

Skype for Business Basic 2015
Skype
Skype Meetings App
Microsoft Teams for Desktop
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Zoom Workplace
Slack
AppWizard
AnyViewer
WPS Office
UltraViewer

Popularity

Skype for Business Basic 2015
Skype
Skype Meetings App
Microsoft Teams for Desktop
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Zoom Workplace
Slack
AppWizard
AnyViewer
WPS Office
UltraViewer