Amidst the Coronavirus crisis, the demand for video conferencing apps has gone up significantly. One of the apps that have gotten the most attention is Zoom. No doubt, it has amazing features and allows companies to manage video conferences with ease and affordability.
However, the brand has recently come under fire because of privacy issues. There are many other paid and free apps besides Zoom that can keep your business operations/matters secure. These are the best ones that will keep both your personal and business calls private:
Skype
Skype is one of the most widely-used video-conferencing apps in the market. It has recently launched Skype Meet Now and it is giving Zoom a run for its money. Here are some of its amazing features:
- Up to 50 users can join a video call
- No need to sign in
- A link can be used to join a call
- It is completely free
- Can work on Windows, iOS, Android, and Mac
Microsoft Teams
Most of the Zoom app features can also be found in Microsoft Teams. If you have an Office 365 account, you’ll have no trouble accessing this app. Even if you don’t have this account, you can use your personal email address instead. Some features of the low tier version are:
- Can support up to 300 members
- Guest access
- Screen sharing
- 10GB of file sharing
- One-to-one calls
- Group calls
The Business Plan
It has the following features:
- Advanced administrator access
- 1TB of file sharing
- Can support webinars
- Can support pieces of ECBA training
GoToMeeting
This is another platform that allows users to carry out audio and video calls. It also features screen sharing and file-sharing options. The standard version can support up to 150 members both on laptops/desktops and mobile apps. The business versions, on the other hand, can support up from 25-3000 members.
Join.me
If you don’t want to spend too much on any video-conferencing app, Join.me is the right choice for you. It allows small businesses to manage operations while staying within budget. The free version only allows participants to do audio calls. The paid Lite plan has the following features:
- Can support up to five members
- No time limit
- Screen and window sharing
The Pro Plan
It has the following features:
- Can support up to 250 participants
- 50GB of cloud storage
- Recording options
- 1TB of cloud storage
Google Meet
It is one of the most well-known meeting tools in the market. Although it was only available for G-suite users previously, it is now accessible by everyone because of the Coronavirus situation. It has the following features:
- Can support up to 250 members
- Option to hold presentations
- Option to record meetings
- Drive upload option
Discord
It is a great platform for people who want to stay connected with friends and family. It has easy-to-use chat, messaging, and video call features. Not only that, but each conversation is also end-to-end encrypted. So, you won’t have to worry about security while using this app. It is now supporting 50 users instead of 10 in its Go Live video calls. You can access its app through search engines or Mac, iOS, Linux, and Android.
Cisco Webex
It is an app that is focused on facilitating the corporate sector. Cisco was founded in 1995 and has been offering a free version ever since. It offers the following features to its users:
- Option to add up to 100 members
- Call-in for audio
- No time limits
The premium version has additional features like cloud storage, meeting room links, recording options, and downloading video file options.
Zoho Meeting
This app allows users to carry out end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls with each other. It requires a high-speed Internet connection to properly function. So, make sure that you take care of your monthly Internet bill pay online. Below are some of its most amazing features:
- Can support up to 100 members
- No need to sign in
- Member scan join calls through links
- Screen sharing
- Recording calls option
- Webinars for a higher price
BlueJeans
For small businesses, BlueJeans is undoubtedly the perfect choice. It offers three options to its customers: Me, My Team, and M Company. If you choose Me, you can add up to 50 members. My Team can support 75 members and also allows 10 hours of meeting recordings. Finally, My Company can support up to 150 participants.
Intermedia AnyMeeting
AnyMeeting is an amazing platform with VOIP capabilities and PBX systems. It offers three options to its customers; Starter, Lite, and Pro. Some of its amazing features are:
- Video conferencing
- Chatting
- Screen sharing
- End-to-end encryption
- HIPPA features
RingCentral
RingCentral offers three versions to its users; Standard, Premium, and Enterprise. After subscribing to a reliable Internet connection by seeking customer care, you can enjoy the following benefits through this platform:
- Can support up to 100 participants
- 40 minutes meeting
- 1000 audio minutes
Jitsi Meet
It is a great platform with apps both for Android and iOS users. It is completely free to use and offers the following features:
- Can support up to 75 participants
- Background blurring option
- Both public and private chat options
- Screen sharing
- Room locking
- Meeting streaming through YouTube Live
