Compare Chrome extensions: Skype vs IE Tab

Stats Skype Skype IE Tab IE Tab
User count 4,000,000+ 6,000,000+
Average rating 3.47 4.32
Rating count 6,530 19,094
Last updated 2022-05-12 2024-04-19
Size 728.06K 950.27K
Version 10.2.0.9952 17.4.18.1
Short description
Quickly create & join Skype meetings Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Full summary

The latest update of the Skype extension gives you the ability to instantly create free video calls on Skype, with or without a Skype account.

Create a call Want to quickly create a Skype call and have your friends join you? Creating a call has never been easier and quicker! You can customise your meeting name and avatar and invite others by sharing the meeting link.

Join a call Already have a link? Enter the meeting link and join the call instantly, directly in your browser.

To learn more, go to https://www.skype.com/en/free-conference-call/

IE Tab exactly emulates Internet Explorer, and enables you to load your web pages with different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11)

FULLY SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 AND AFTER INTERNET EXPLORER IS REMOVED IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Please note that IE Tab for Windows does require the use of a separate executable, ietabhelper.exe. You can read more about that in the FAQ below.

-- FEATURES --

  • Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab

  • Group Policy support for enterprise deployments

  • Securely use the old IE rendering engine

  • Edit Sharepoint documents instead of opening read-only

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