Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Compare Video Communications Software

Video communications tools support online meetings, webinars, and virtual events, with platform compatibility and meeting features helping determine the right fit.

Review call length and attendance caps alongside recording storage and options for small-group discussions. The signal score is out of 10; marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code, or a free tier.

• 24 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 10 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

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   Jamijami.net

   Jami is a free, peer-to-peer communication platform for private messaging and calls without a central authority.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Zoho Webinarzoho.com

   Webinar software with a free plan for web, desktop, and mobile, plus API access.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo
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   GM

   Google Meetmeet.google.com
   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7/mo
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   TrueConftrueconf.com

   TrueConf Server combines video meetings, messaging, webinars, and remote collaboration in a self-hosted platform.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/yr
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   Tencent Meeting & VooV Meetingtencent.com

   Tencent Meeting is a cloud-based high-definition video conferencing tool for hosting or joining meetings remotely.

   6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   BigBlueButtonbigbluebutton.org

   BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom designed to help teachers teach and learners learn.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Livestormlivestorm.co

   Livestorm is a video engagement platform for webinars, online meetings and virtual events.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   WebinarNinjawebinarninja.com

   Webinar software for web, Android, and iOS, with API access and a 14-day trial.

   6.2 APIOpenFree From $0.30/mo
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    ZM

    Zoho Meetingzoho.com

    Online meeting software that records sessions for up to 250 attendees on web, desktop, and mobile.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1/yr
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    GM

    GoTo Meetinggoto.com

    GoTo Meeting is online meeting software for video conferencing and remote collaboration.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
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    B

    Bizzabobizzabo.com

    Bizzabo provides an Event Experience OS for managing in-person, virtual, hybrid events and webinars.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $499/mo
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    Remoremo.co

    Remo is an online event platform for hosting virtual networking, webinars, conferences, job fairs, trade shows, and hybrid events.

    5.7 APIOpenFree From $299/mo
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    WM

    Whereby Meetingswhereby.com
    5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10.99/mo
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    B

    BigMarkerbigmarker.com
    5.6 APIOpenFree From $39/mo
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    Amazon Chime SDK PSTN Audioaws.amazon.com

    Amazon Chime SDK lets developers embed real-time communication capabilities in their applications.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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    ClickMeetingclickmeeting.com
    5.3 APIOpenFree —
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    KumospaceKumospace
    5.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Airmeetairmeet.com
    5.2 APIOpenFree From $167/mo
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    C

    Crowdcastcrowdcast.io
    5.0 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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    Adobe Connectadobe.com
    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    GW

    GoTo Webinargoto.com
    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    W

    WebinarJamwebinarjam.com
    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    W

    WebinarGeekwebinargeek.com
    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    D

    Demiodemio.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree From $45/mo
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How to choose

Which devices and systems must it support?

Choose a tool compatible with the devices and operating systems your attendees use. Listed options include web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Which call length and attendance caps matter?

Match the duration and attendee caps to the sessions you expect to run. Those constraints may determine whether a product suits a brief call or a much larger gathering.

Will you host webinars or virtual events?

For sessions aimed at an audience, rather than a regular meeting, check for webinar and virtual event capabilities. The board shows these as distinct features.

What recording and small-group tools are available?

If you want to retain session recordings, review the storage details; if people will need smaller discussions, check for breakout rooms.

Should I look for a free tier or public API?

A free-tier mark can help identify tools with a free plan, while the public API mark indicates a published way for other software to connect. Check the listed plan and feature details against your needs.

Questions

Which features should I assess when selecting video communications software?

Assess supported platforms, session length and attendee caps, webinar and event capabilities, recording storage, and breakout rooms.

How can I identify video meeting tools that offer a free plan?

Check each product's free-plan information. A free trial is temporary access, not a continuing free plan.

How do webinar features differ from virtual event features?

The board lists webinar and virtual event support separately. Review both if your event may require either one.

What does a public API mark mean for video software?

It indicates that the maker publishes an API, a way for other software to connect with the tool.

How is the signal score calculated?

The score is out of 10 and reflects published information about usage, public API access, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure