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Feature Comparison (2025)
| Feature | Skype | Parsec | Teradici | Zoom Pro | RustDesk (Self-Hosted) |
| ————————– | ————- | ————- | ————- | ————- | ———————– |
| Dual-Screen Simultaneous | ❌ (Manual switch) | ✅ (Independent) | ✅ (Independent) | ✅ (Paid) | ✅ |
| Max Resolution | 720p | 4K | 4K | 1080p | 4K |
| Latency (CA→TX) | 300-500ms | 80-150ms | 45-90ms | 150-200ms | 100-200ms |
| Local User Disruption | ❌ (Locks screen) | ✅ (Zero interference) | ✅ (Zero interference) | ❌ (Locks screen) | ✅ |
| Hardware Acceleration | ❌ | ✅ (NVENC) | ✅ (PCoIP) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cost | Free | $10/month | $250/year | $150/year | Free |
| Best For | Casual chats | Real-time trading | Wall Street firms | Webinars | Budget-conscious teams |
Critical Limitations
Skype's Fatal Flaws: 1. No True Multi-Screen:
- You must alt-tab between monitors, missing real-time data.
2. Low Framerate:
- Capped at 15FPS in screen sharing (charts look choppy).
3. No Trading Optimizations:
- Lacks HEVC encoding, competitive mode, or view-only security.
Why Alternatives Win: - Parsec/Teradici:
- See both screens side-by-side in one window.
- Sub-100ms latency (vs. Skype’s 300ms+).
- Local trader keeps full control.
- RustDesk:
- Self-hosted for data privacy.
- No subscription fees.
Workflow Impact
| Scenario | Skype | Parsec/Teradici |
| ————————- | ——————————– | ——————————– |
| Trader Reaction Time | Miss 1-2 second price moves | See real-time ticks |
| Chart Clarity | Blurry (720p) | Pixel-perfect (4K + HEVC) |
| Emergency Actions | Disrupts trader to reconnect | Auto-reconnects silently |
Migration Checklist
1. Immediate Stopgap:
- Use RustDesk Free (dual-screen via `Ctrl+Alt+M`).
2. Professional Setup:
- Parsec Individual ($10/month) for low latency.
- Teradici if compliance is critical (FINRA/SEC).
3. Test:
- Compare latency during pre-market hours.
Avoid Skype for any time-sensitive trading support
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