# Skype: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 2 categories by 7 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/skype/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video conferencing | 0% | 47 | 71% | 7 |
| Remote support and remote access | 0% | 36 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For simpler issues, showing the problem via video chat is safer." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Remote support)

## And against it

- "Microsoft is discontinuing Skype (as of 2025), meaning it's a poor choice for long-term use" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Video conferencing)
- "It is not recommended for confidential or business-critical communications." (Mistral Small, Video conferencing)
- "several sources describe it as outdated or less suitable for modern team collaboration" (Perplexity Sonar, Video conferencing)
- "You are too large for simple free tools (like personal Skype or basic Zoom links)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Video conferencing)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.