Gather
Video Conferencing · Free · since 2020
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Gather is a virtual office space with spatial audio, customizable maps, and proximity-based chat. It handles spatial audio, virtual office, custom maps, and games, and it's best suited for remote teams wanting a virtual office with spatial audio. It has been around since 2020, giving it a 6-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan is free for 10 users — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. It's designed for small teams, striking a balance between simplicity and collaboration features.
pros
- Includes Spatial Audio as a core feature, purpose-built for video conferencing workflows
- Includes Virtual Office as a core feature, purpose-built for video conferencing workflows
- Free for 10 users — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes custom maps alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
cons
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Call quality depends heavily on participants' internet connections
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
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