User:Kaioora/Sandbox/ChatComparison

Comparison between group chat software

Comparison summary	Comparison description	Skype (Current)	Slack	IRC	Discord
Registration	Does the system allow unregistered users?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Desktop Clients	What platforms does the system provide desktop clients for (including web clients)?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Mobile Support	Does the system support access from mobile devices?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Bots	Does the system allow bot development?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Custom commands	Does the system have support for custom commands?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Desktop notifications	Does the system notify on messages and allow customisation of these notifications?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Emoticons	Does the system support emoticons, emojis, and disabling of them?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
File transfer	Does the system allow easy file transfers including showing of images?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Formatting	Does the system allow formatting of chat?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Integration with other IMs and streams	Can the system integrate with other communication systems?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Integration with webpage	Can we embed or stream the chat to and from Inkipedia?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Moderation	Does the system allow moderation of the chat?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Personal information	Does the system respect your privacy? Can you be anonymous?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Separate chats	Does the system allow for alternate rooms for different topics or group conversations?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Spelling and autocompletion	Does the system allow for spelling and autocompletion?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
System load	Is the application light on system memory?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Who's online	Does the system show who is currently online?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Voice Chat	Does the system allow voice chats and calls?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style
Paid Plans	Does the system have a paid plan that allows better functionality?	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style	Template:Style