Video Conferencing Platforms

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Video Conferencing Platforms

• www. videoconference.com

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1. Skype

• Skype is one of the tried and trusted virtual
  communication platforms that has been around for
  years. This Microsoft video chat tool is not only
  great for staying in touch with family and
  friends but also allows group calling for up to
  50 people. Other attractive features include a
  screen sharing option and live subtitling of
  conversations and chat recordings. You can also
  upgrade for business usage for a minimal amount,
  allowing a video calling for 250 people.
• Pros
• Live subtitling
• Up to 50 participants limit
• Business upgrade to 250 participants
• Cross-platform support
• Cons
• Large file transfer lag
• Skype is sent over the Internet so security is
  less rigorous
• No translation feature
• Takes up huge amount of bandwidth

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2. Cisco Webex Meetings

• One of the most popular video conferencing
  platforms globally, Cisco Webex Meetings, is a
  secure tool that offers integrated video, audio,
  and content sharing across platforms and devices.
  Its smart features include Webex Assistant and
  People Insights that use Artificial Intelligence
  to automate meetings, take notes, and provide
  real-time transcripts.
• Pros
• Up to 1,000 participants
• Unlimited cloud storage
• Allows screen sharing
• Smart features like Webex Assistant and People
  Insights
• Security by TLS 1.2 and AES 256-bit encryption
• Cons
• Video call recording only available for 5 days
• Used huge bandwidth
• The default browser is Internet Explorer so users
  need to change browser settings if they use
  Firefox or Chrome

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3. Microsoft Teams

• An interactive video conferencing platform,
  Microsoft Teams offers seamless collaboration. It
  integrates Office applications such as SharePoint
  and Word as well as Skype for Business. It allows
  you to share and schedule video and audio
  meetings with a single person or with an audience
  of 10,000 people.
• Pros
• Web version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Up 10,000 participants in a call
• Microsoft Team is free for Microsoft 365 users
• Helpful Bots for everyday tasks
• Cons
• A restricted number of channels
• No unified search for all products
• Unnecessary consumption of data

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4. BlueJeans Meetings

• BlueJeans Meetings is a video conferencing
  solution supporting content sharing, meeting
  recording, and texts. It allows up to 25
  participants. You can be connected to this app
  from any device and from different platforms like
  Google Hangouts, Cisco Jabber, Avaya Scopia,
  Microsoft Lync, and more. Its interactive
  dashboards set this app apart, showing users
  essential meeting data.
• Pros
• Dolby-powered directional audio
• Smart Meetings feature with in-app intelligence
  that allows meeting highlight reels, capture
  essential discussion points and more.
• Enterprise-grade security
• No download of the app needed
• Dynamic content sharing using annotation, digital
  whiteboard for brainstorming
• 30-day free trial
• Cons
• Background noise cancellation unavailable
• Heavy interface, needs a lot of time to install
• No file sharing capability

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5. GoToMeeting

• GoToMeeting is a web-conferencing software
  developed by Cintrix. Awarded the best
  productivity app in 2016, it allows you to host
  virtual meetings with people from all over the
  world in real time. All you need is a stable
  internet connection and access to the GoToMeeting
  meeting software.
• Pros
• Screen sharing from tablets, desktops and mobiles
• Recording ability available to keep all those in
  loop who are unable to attend meetings in
  real-time
• Myriad integrations into the software available
  including Zapier, Google Calendar, and Chrome
• Cons
• Cost to access premium features with the
  entry-level plan priced at 19 per month
• All devices using the software need to be
  upgraded or face technical issues
• The software requires a lot of bandwidth, the
  minimum being 1 Mbps

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6. Join.me

• Stay connected, host meetings through the phone
  or Internet (VoIP), and see and hear everything
  in real-time with Join.me. With only a few
  clicks, you can be the host of the meeting or
  join a customized one and be instantly connected
  with friends and family.
• Pros
• Ability to swap presenters during meetings
• Meeting lock for extra security
• Different products available as per requirement-
  GoToConnect, GoToMeeting, GoToRoom, and
  GoToWebinar
• Cons
• The user navigation is quite technical for a
  first-time user
• Too many participants can cause lag in video and
  audio
• Installation takes a lot of time

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7. RingCentral Meetings

• RingCentral Meetings is a robust HD cloud
  conferencing app that allows video conferences
  with up to 500 participants in high definition.
  You can easily and effortlessly share files,
  documents, photos, websites, and the screen with
  all the participants during the call.
• Pros
• Advanced annotation tools for better
  participation and interaction during meetings
• Facility to chat with an individual or entire
  group
• Real-time report facility Meetings performance
  and usage
• Webinar add-on facility to broadcast content to
  10,000 people
•  Integration of Slack, Google Workspace, and
  Microsoft 365
• Cons
• Compromised video quality in countries outside
  Canada, UK, US and other RingCentral
  International Branch Office supported countries.

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8. Zoho Meeting

• Conduct virtual meetings from anywhere and at any
  time with this secure audio and video platform.
  Privacy is of utmost importance in todays era
  and Zoho Meeting has moderator control and many
  firewalls to ensure safety. It allows up to 100
  participants in any meeting where they can share
  opinions, participate in polls, interact through
  QA, and speak during the webinar.
• Pros
• Get comprehensive reports on webinar
  registrations, engagements, polls, and more
• Engage the audience with features including
  polls, QA, Allow to talk, and Make presenter
• Seamless integration with other Zoho apps for
  conducting online meetings and webinars
• Cons
• Screen sharing is not good
• Recording available only on the paid edition
• Translation only available for the mentioned
  languages, making global reach an issue

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9. Camfrog

• Video chatting platforms are not only meant for
  business and official purposes. You can use them
  for virtual socializing. Camfrog is one such free
  video chatting app that helps you meet new people
  and keep in touch with old friends and family.
• Pros
• Built-in software for hearing-impaired people
  through unique video chat rooms
• Myriad public chat rooms to find new people and
  topics to discuss
• Exclusive virtual gift store to send and receive
  stickers and gifts
• Compatibility with any device and cross-platform
  shareability
• Maintain anonymity while chatting
• Cons
• Sometimes the video quality of the platform can
  be disappointing
• Free version of the app allows opening one video
  window at a time

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10. Paltalk

• Paltalk is apt for the social butterfly looking
  to start live group video conversations or to
  find new people. You can join one of their
  thousands of live group chat rooms and meet
  strangers. These are great for those looking to
  find new friends or to network for professional
  pursuits.
• Pros
• Easy sharing of videos, audios and files
• Fun features like video filters and effects to
  amp up your style
• Great entertainment features like karaoke and
  public chat rooms
• Multi-platform support Windows, Mac, iOS,
  Android and even Kindle
• Wide network of users and more than 5,000 chat
  rooms
• Cons
• Too many advertisements
• Minimal live chat support to users

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www. videoconference.com