Zoom
Video Conferencing · Free · since 2011
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Zoom became synonymous with video calls during the pandemic. It offers meetings, webinars, phone, chat, and virtual events. The free tier allows 40-minute group meetings.
pros
- Industry-leading video and audio quality
- Reliable even on poor connections
- Universal — everyone knows how to use Zoom
- Strong webinar and events features
cons
- Free tier limited to 40-minute group calls
- Security concerns have been raised
- Becoming bloated with features
- Another standalone tool when alternatives are built into existing platforms
top Zoom alternatives
Google Meet Video conferencing built into Google Workspace with screen sharing, recording, and live captions. Free 
Microsoft Teams All-in-one communication platform with chat, video meetings, and Office 365 integration. Free A Around Lightweight video calling tool with floating bubbles, noise cancellation, and minimal screen space. Free 
Whereby Browser-based video meetings with no downloads required — share a link and people join instantly. Free Zoom compared
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Google Meet Video conferencing built into Google Workspace with screen sharing, recording, and live captions. Free Whereby Browser-based video meetings with no downloads required — share a link and people join instantly. Free A Around Lightweight video calling tool with floating bubbles, noise cancellation, and minimal screen space. Free 
Riverside Studio-quality recording platform for podcasts and video with local recording and AI transcription. $15/mo 
Jitsi Free, open-source video meeting solution with no account required and self-hosting option. Free 
Daily.co Video calling API and SDK for building custom video experiences in web and mobile apps. Free