Skype vs Hangouts : Which is Better?

Skype

Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) client to communicate with people in a distant place. Developed by Microsoft

License: Freemium

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

Hangouts is an instant messaging software developed by Google. Developed by Google

License: Free

Apps available for Windows Online Android iPhone Chrome OS

Feature	Skype	Hangouts
IFTTT integration
Microsoft Office integration
Share your screen
Video conferencing
Voice Call
Chat
Exchange Integration
Group Messaging
Messaging
Video calling
Video chat
Video Conferencing
Voice chat
Voice messages
Ad-free
Chat Bot
Group chat
Stickers
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Decentralized
Encrypted chat
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
End-to-End Encryption
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Gmail integration
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
In-Game Overlay
Security & Privacy
File sharing
File transfer
SIP client
Multi Device Support
Multi-platform support
Sms from PC
SMS Messaging
Supports archiving conversations
WebRTC
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Federation
Web application wrapper
Multi-messenger
Built-in themes
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
No registration required
Browser based
Video streaming
Audio Calling
Threaded Conversations
Chat organizer
Unified messaging
Whatsapp integration
Gitter integration
In-app Money Transfer
Picture sharing