{"id":8200,"date":"2021-05-19T17:17:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T13:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=8200"},"modified":"2025-03-12T18:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:23:06","slug":"zoom-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/zoom-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best Zoom alternatives for online meetings (Honest reviews included)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Zoom is now a mainstream app with millions of worldwide users, it\u2019s far from being the perfect video conferencing tool out there. In fact, every Zoom alternative is suited for a specific type of user. Development teams, for instance, are likely going to prefer other solutions from their marketing or customer success colleagues.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the cons of using Zoom include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor video quality [depends on your own webcam\u2019s quality too]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability only via a desktop app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent audio and connection issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/online-meeting-privacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoombombing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other privacy issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High costs when hosting webinars with a large number of attendees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unpredictable cloud file sizes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features like streaming or cloud recording only available with paid plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited control over the chat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve read this far, it means you\u2019re considering switching to a Zoom alternative that can fix some of these issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s our analysis of the best web conferencing options, their main use cases, and potential disadvantages to keep an eye on. Note that we\u2019ve included only the alternatives to Zoom that are suited for use in a work environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; for all those times when the other tools fail<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been using Google Meet every single time another tool lagged or had audio issues. It\u2019s easy to switch to this tool at any moment as you only need to send a link to your participants. As long as they have a Google account, they\u2019ll be able to access the meeting in a matter of seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet comes with several interactive features you can also find in Zoom, such as polls, breakouts rooms, attendance reports, and more. However, keep in mind you\u2019ll only be able to use these with a paid subscription.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one-on-one meetings, you can use Google Meet for free for up to 24 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top security features like 2-step verification or encryption in transit and at rest are included with all plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering this Zoom alternative as an enterprise solution? The Google Workspace Enterprise plan comes with a full set of features complete with advanced privacy options and unlimited storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool is intuitive to use and integrates with your Google Calendar so you can use it for scheduling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of meeting participants is limited to 250 even with paid plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no support for sending multimedia files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connectivity can lag in meetings with large groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notable tool: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; for noise cancellation to maintain clear audio<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t conduct clear meetings in a noisy environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background sounds disturb meetings making it difficult for your ideas to be clearly understood as well as for you to understand the people you\u2019re talking to. Chattering, dogs barking, children playing outside, or construction work can lead to misunderstandings and a lot of wasted time\u2014just because you couldn\u2019t hear the details correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the extra costs needed to redo work or fix a mistake, noise cancellation is a justified core feature for any Zoom alternative. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/zoom-noise-reduction\/.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/google-meet-noise-cancellation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/webex-noise-cancellation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/microsoft-teams-noise-suppression\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have basic built-in background noise suppression options which lower the volume of the background sounds. However, these solutions don\u2019t identify all sounds and echoes so it\u2019s impossible for you to rely on them if you want to record your meetings or host a webinar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides superior noise cancellation for these tools. You can also add the Krisp solution on top of over 800+ other apps that don&#8217;t have a similar integrated feature. Krisp uses a Deep Neural Network to distinguish more than 20k noises and echoes from 50k speakers. This makes for accurate noise removal on both ends of a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8161\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog_CTA-2.png\" alt=\"Krisp noise cancelling app\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog_CTA-2.png 640w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog_CTA-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog_CTA-2-380x214.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/meet.jit.si\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jitsi Meet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; join a meeting immediately<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the free alternatives to Zoom and Google Meet that allows you to send a meeting link anyone can join without connecting to another third-party app. The features of the app are limited due to its free nature. While you won\u2019t be able to host webinars or stream through this platform, it\u2019s just enough for one-on-one meetings or quick team calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cover for the missing features, their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jitsi.org\/jitsi-videobridge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jitsi Videobridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution allows engineers to create their own apps with video conferencing capabilities their teams need. Both the Jitsi Meet and access to their open-source projects are free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a feature to let you remotely control another participant&#8217;s desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports HD video and audio.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy options are limited to end-to-end encryption, meeting passwords, and a lobby option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t have more than 50 participants meeting at a time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/meeting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; best for hosting webinars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Zoom alternative is structured to highlight Users can access the meeting or webinars simply by clicking on the link you\u2019ve shared with them. This solution is a fit for anyone who wants to organize webinars thanks to its integrations with Zoho CRM and Zoho Campaigns. These allow you to directly send campaigns to your CRM contacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This said, the tool is also handy for promoting events, creating registration forms, and finding out more about participants. Classic Zoom features like polls or downloadable reports let you keep your audience engaged and follow up with them after a webinar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to install a separate app to use it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with strong security features you can rely on including their Lock Meetings function that allows you to choose every single participant and make sure no outsiders snoop on your meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Zoho stack like Zoho Bookings, Zoho Calendar, or Zoho Projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting links can be embedded on a website for easier access or event registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free plan has limited features. For instance, you can only host webinars with up to 10 people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording is only available with a paid plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/whereby.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereby<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; for embeddable video meetings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereby is another Zoom alternative tool where no app install is needed to access a meeting. The app is user-friendly and the interface is a fun one complete with emojis for reactions and customizable backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their newest feature allows you to embed the video call just about anywhere. The look and feel of the displayed video are configurable so you can keep it minimalistic or add all features on top. This is super handy if you want to host a live online event and want to create an engaging landing page for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong privacy features with the option to lock rooms and manually accept each participant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access is extra simple with custom rooms you can create and reuse it when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereby has one of the fewest features on this list when it comes to their free plan. There\u2019s no recording feature and the number of participants is limited to 4. Even with the paid Pro plan, recording and XL rooms require two separate add-ons so the costs can add up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no custom subdomain option with any plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ww\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a Slack and Zoom alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/zoom-vs-microsoft-teams\/\">Zoom vs Microsoft Teams<\/a>, it&#8217;s important to note that while both platforms offer similar features such as video conferencing, chat, and file sharing, Microsoft Teams stands out for its seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 tools, making it a strong alternative to Slack for team collaboration. The video conferencing option is just an extra functionality. Nevertheless, hosting live events and webinars is still possible thanks to streaming, roles, and recording features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Teams works both on a desktop app and directly within your web browser. This makes it convenient for you to invite external users to your meetings too. The tool is free for current Microsoft 365 users but the features depend on the plan you already have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides a complete set of features needed to keep all communication within a single platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to Slack apps, Microsoft Teams also comes with hundreds of bots and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/en-us\/marketplace\/apps?product=teams\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrations with third-party tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re probably already using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability in 53 languages across 181 markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the privacy options are diverse, they are limited with the free version.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webex.com\/video-conferencing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco Webex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; best for telephony extensions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco\u2019s Webex tool confirms the trend for video conferencing to be paired with other written messaging solutions. Its chat boards allow you to send messages and files to teams or individuals so you can keep all communication in a single place. Extra features like breakout rooms, virtual backgrounds, or meeting transcription ensure you won\u2019t miss Zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco\u2019s video call app offers very similar features to Zoom. Both apps are only available via a desktop app and provide advanced screen sharing options, whiteboards, and security features. Even the pricing plans are similar. Cisco\u2019s Webex, however, is better suited for teams looking to host webinars or make calls at an enterprise level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD sound for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardware.webex.com\/devices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dozens of devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which can also help you get that crisp video.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced webinar features like attendance and attention tracking tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Webex tool comes with three distinct products: Meet, Call, and Message. This means you can integrate your team communication app with other Cisco solutions so you can transform the app into your very own business phone service.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free plan is limited to a single host and up to 50 minutes for the video call with no cloud recording, dial-in, or transcriptions [Zoom\u2019s free plan is similar though].<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yac.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; to support asynchronous meetings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of you looking to quit meetings that take up the entire day, there\u2019s a solution: Yac. The tool replaces video meetings with audio snippets. Users can send these at any time to maintain collaboration even asynchronously. But Yac\u2019s features don\u2019t end here as you can also record your webcam or screen as you\u2019re sending these snippets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio and video snippets work for groups and one-on-ones too. Plus, you get to see when someone has listened to your message or seen your clips. And it\u2019s all super cheap with paid plans currently at $3\/month\/user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Links can also be shared publicly or with external collaborators who are not part of your Yac teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free plan comes with unlimited voice messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can only get the screen and cam recordings with the paid plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video features are limited as there\u2019s no option to hold these in real-time or host live events.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/livestorm.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livestorm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a complete solution for hosting live or on-demand events<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to host regular live or on-demand events but would rather keep your own team\u2019s meetings quick? Livestorm is the right platform. With the Automated webinars features, you host events by playing a pre-recorded video or presentation and only answering the comments in real time. You can automate actions like when a webinar starts or ends as well as when you want a video to launch. Participants also receive automatic reminders and follow-ups you can use to boost the engagement rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant meetings, on the other hand, can be created in seconds. Team members or collaborators will be able to access them via the link you send with no app installs required. The Enterprise plan offers a complete list of security features and GDPR standards to back up your meetings, webinars, and recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A connectivity test lets users see if their mic and webcam work properly. This comes in handy if you\u2019re hosting a live event or plan to record a call.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Events feature comes with a mini-CRM that lets you track attendees, see stats, send invites, and store your recordings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connects with over 1,000 apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free plan only allows for webinar sessions of maximum of 20 minutes and 10 participants so you can\u2019t use the tool for free to host regular events. Good news is that yearly plans are cheaper than other options like Zoom or Cisco\u2019s Webex.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glip.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glip by RingCentral <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; for asynchronous communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Zoom alternative comes with a Slack-like UI that reunites written and visual communication in one tool. Glip\u2019s interface makes switching between video and other team collaboration options easy. In addition to this, the strong organization capabilities let you store and filter recordings, files, notes, etc. You can even replace a basic task management tool through Glip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glip integrations are limited compared to Slack or Zoom but it can be a good fit if you\u2019re already a user of other RingCentral products. You can also switch between devices at any point during a meeting through a single click.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has collaborative document editing and PDF markup tools you can\u2019t get with other Zoom alternatives. Plus, it can be used to store and archive files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glip has one of the best free plans in terms of video length and participants as you can get up to 100 participants at once with no limit to the number of meetings. Glip also offers free features you\u2019d have to pay for with Zoom like cloud recording or telephone dial-in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fun emojis to use as reactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No streaming option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotomeeting.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoToMeeting by LogMeIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; for the hybrid office<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoToMeeting is a Zoom alternative that\u2019s strictly used for meetings. All plans come with HD video, screen sharing, unlimited meeting time, top security settings, enhanced audio options, and so much more. Since the tool is focused on creating a thorough meeting experience, higher-tier plans provide bonus functionalities like automatic transcription, co-organizers, or a smart ML-based assistant to automatically spot action items from a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hosting public events, you\u2019ll want to check out their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotomeeting.com\/en-ie\/webinar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoToWebinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution instead. You can connect this as an add-on to your main GoToMeeting account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features worth remembering:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool provides after-meeting stats to get an overview at talk time by host or attendee. This lets you tweak your presentation skills or better organize your future meetings so everyone will get equal speaking time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the plan you choose, you\u2019ll get the same security features to ensure your privacy and keep meetings secured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app prioritizes remote or on-the-go workers who can access and contribute to meetings from their mobile apps. GoToMeeting connects to the GoToRoom tech stack which includes webcams, mics, and other hardware for HD and interruption-free office meetings. 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