Having been thrust into a remote working environment, members of the global workforce have quickly learned to rely on video conferencing software. In fact, from the outset of the pandemic, video conferencing software downloads were surging, with enterprise-focused mobile app downloads hitting 62 million. This was reported by App Annie during the week of March 14-21, 2020 – the highest number ever seen.
What’s also interesting is that, even prior to the pandemic, research showed that there had already been a rise in the demand for video conferencing software among remote workers.
According to Gartner’s workforce consumer survey,
The average amount of time employees spend in meetings each week has reached 11.7 hours, with 9% of respondents spending more than 20 hours of their working week in meetings
In other words, crisis or no crisis, it’s time to get on board with video conferencing and make it an integral part of remote working.
In this article, we will take a look at the top 25 video conferencing software for remote workers.
The Benefits of Video Conferencing Software
Not only do face-to-face video calls help teams stay motivated and keep up productivity, but they also give employees a chance to see their team members and not feel so isolated. These tools have made the transition to working remotely a relatively easy one in that much of these software are easily installed and up and running in no time.
Additionally, with increasing concerns about the carbon cost of travel to the environment, it seems only logical for businesses to continue their communications face-to-face online rather than indulge in the wasteful costs of holding face-to-face meetings in a single location. Right?
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Now let’s get started with our top 25 Best Video Conferencing Software for Remote Workers:
1. Zoom
Zoom is an online platform for video conferencing, virtual meetings, video demonstrations, hosting webinars, online training and more. Zoom has a lot of useful features such as on-demand webcasting, real time chat, screen sharing and playback ability. Recording options are also available. The most unique feature is its video webinar functionality. Users can invite others with the specific URL.
Website: www.zoom.us
2. Skype for Business
Skype is a well-known company owned by Microsoft. Skype for Business is a video conferencing software that offers many useful features like file sharing, screen sharing, real time translations and presentation streaming. For some people, the compatibility with Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) makes this tool very useful. There is no option for polls/voting. However there is a possibility to send SMS texts and make landline phone calls.
Website: www.skype.com
3. GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting is an online meeting platform and video conferencing software that is primarily designed for business use. The software can be used via your browser, with no download required. It supports HD audio, mobile access, private and real-time chat, and screen sharing. GoToMeeting is not integrated with Outlook yet. A particularly useful attribute, however, is the record and playback ability.
Website: www.gotomeeting.com
4. Google Meet
Google Meet is a communication platform designed by Google with many useful features such as mobile access, a private chat, HD audio and a real time chat. The platform is integrated into Google+ and Gmail. Unfortunately, there is no option for screen sharing which could be a useful feature for many users. There is the possibility to record and playback.
Website: www.meet.google.com
5. Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular video conferencing software due to the many useful options. The structure and setup of the software may take some time to use it properly. With the guest access function and up to 300 people calls, Microsoft Teams is used by all sorts of people and companies all over the world. Screen sharing, files sharing and document coloration using online Office apps are useful features.
Website: www.microsoft.com
6. Uberconference
Uberconference is a video conferencing software with many useful features. The platform has no limited amount of calls per month and with features such as call recording, voice transcription and screen sharing, this software offers a wide variety of capabilities. However, if international calls are necessary, this may not be the platform for you because Uberconference does not support international calls.
Website: www.uberconference.com
7. Teamviewer
Teamviewer is a video conferencing software that is popular among both individual users and large companies. The software has a lot of useful features such as screen sharing, two way audio, as well as video and a private chat. Currently Teamviewer does not support HD audio and there is no option for mobile access. The function that allows presentations is a widely used feature.
Website: www.teamviewer.com
8. ZohoMeeting
Zoho Meeting is a browser based software, so no downloads are required. Zoho Meeting perfectly integrates with Google Calendar, which could be useful for many users. Zoho Meeting also has an in-session chat, recording option and participants can dial in over the phone. The only downside is that the software is not the easiest one to manage.
Website: www.zoho.com
9. Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex is a video conferencing software designed for businesses of all sizes. A unique feature is the on-demand webcasting. Screen sharing, presentation tools, record and playback ability and a private chat are other trademarks of the software. Currently there is no option for mobile access or HD audio. Screen sharing, however, is an existing useful feature.
Website: www.webex.com
10. Dialpad
Dialpad provides a video chat app that offers a comprehensive array of functions including HD video. Users are greeted with a flexible and simple-to-use system that offers unlimited call recording and easy screen sharing. Not only will this app deliver an efficient way of working, saving you time and money, but it also has high levels of integration with other tools and vigorous security settings.
Website: www.dialpad.com
11. Bluejeans
BlueJeans is a conferencing tool for the modern workplace. The software contains many useful features such as mobile access, screen sharing, presentation tools and many more. There is also the option to record, download and organise meetings. BlueJeans currently offers a free trial.
Website: www.bluejeans.com
12. ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting is a browser-based video conferencing tool for all devices and operating systems. Customisable branding, event management, screen sharing, and many more features are integrated into the software. Up to 5000 participants can join the webinar room with 4 presenters at the same time.
Website: www.clickmeeting.com
13. RingCentral Meetings
RingCentral Meetings is an HD video conferencing service that offers many useful features such as screen sharing, multi-point video and audio dial-in access. The option to schedule meetings for another host can also be useful for many users. An additional convenient function ClickMeeting offers is the calendar integrations options with iCal, Google, and Outlook.
Website: www.ringcentral.com
14. Lifesize
Lifesize is a high-quality video conferencing software designed to bring people together. The software offers many useful features like file sharing, third party integration, call recording and numerous more. Currently, there is no option for agenda management. However, thanks to its mobile access feature, Lifesize can be used at any time and anywhere.
Website: www.lifesize.com
15. Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is a web conferencing product for meetings, conferences, and classrooms. This software is particularly known for its wide variation in features such as recording, screen sharing, presentation tools, on-demand webcasting and more. The software currently does not offer a private chat. A unique function Adobe Connect contains is the event analytics feature.
Website: www.adobe.com
16. GlobalMeet
GlobalMeet is a video conferencing solution that makes global communications easier. GlobalMeet contains an easy-to-use interface. The software offers many useful features like screen sharing, recording and more. Web meetings can easily be set up via Outlook. A unique feature GlobalMeet offers is the ‘’Hold Music’’ function, which enables the user to play music for contacts who are on hold.
Website: www.globalmeet.com
17. Cisco Jabber
Cisco Jabber is a web conferencing tool with many useful options like file sharing, mobile access, screen sharing and more. The software is designed for midsize to large businesses in a variety of sectors. The software currently does not offer HD audio. Cisco Jabber can be used on Windows, Mac, Android and IOS.
Website: www.cisco.com
18. WhereBy
Whereby is a collaboration tool for professionals who want to host effortless and dependable video meetings. This browser-based tool requires no installation. The browser-based tool offers screen sharing, whiteboarding, hand raise, presentations and more. The one-click join meeting function makes the software very easy-to-use. However, one setback is that the software currently does not contain on-demand webcasting.
Website: www.whereby.com
19. FreeConferenceCall.com
FreeConferenceCall is a video conferencing service hosting more than 40 million conferences annually. The web-based software offers many useful features such as screen sharing, whiteboarding, presentations, calendar integration and a live chat. Currently, the easy-to-use service does not offer HD audio. A handy function is the hand raise option.
Website: www.freeconferencecall.com
20. Pexip
Pexip is a video conferencing tool ideally suited to a large, globally dispersed workforce. The software offers many useful features like real-time chat, record and playback, screen sharing, on-demand webcasting and more. Due to the mobile access, Pexip is available anytime and anywhere. Pexip currently does not contain the electronic hand raising and HD audio option.
Website: www.pexip.com
21. Fuze
Fuze is a cloud based communication platform designed to change the way people communicate. Fuze allows the modern, mobile workforce to communicate anywhere, anytime and on any device. The platform contains numerous features such as a real-time chat, screen sharing, presentation tools, file sharing, scheduling and many more. At this moment Fuze does not contain HD audio.
Website: www.fuze.com
22. LoopUp
LoopUp is a remote meeting software company with the aim of making it easier for businesspeople to collaborate. LoopUp offers many features such as mobile access, presentation tools, screen sharing, two-way audio, and video and more. Calendar integration is another handy feature LoopUp offers, for business people this option can be useful.
Website: www.loopup.com
23. Highfive (now Dailpad)
Highfive is a full stack conferencing company specifically built for business. The easy-to-use software can be used by any size business. Highfive’s software contains many useful features such as screen sharing. whiteboarding, recording, calendar integration and screen recording. It also offers a one-click join function. Currently there is no option for on-demand webcasting.
Website: www.dialpad.com/highfive/
24. Blizz
Blizz is a video conferencing software and collaboration solution developed by TeamViewer. Blizz keeps you connected to your contacts with the use of video, voice, instant messaging and more. The software offers many useful features such as HD video and audio, secure chat, whiteboarding and more. A unique feature Blizz contains is the 4K screen sharing option which allows users to share their screen in high quality. Blizz is a video conferencing tool that can be used by any-size company.
Website: www.blizz.com
25. ezTalks
EzTalks is an innovative video communication service to enhance productivity for all industries. EzTalks aims to make your meetings easier and more collaborative. The software offers numerous handy features like file sharing, screen sharing, private chat and more. A special function Eztalks offers is the polls and votes option. This service does not offer mobile access.
Website: www.eztalks.com
Get connected!
As you can see there are plenty of video conferencing software to choose from, depending on which features you require, the size of your business and much more. As with many, these tools each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s up to you and your company to decide which tool will be best for you in the long run.
We hope this overview helps and best of luck in your search! Happy video conferencing!
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