Communication·Standings
Midmarket Web and Video Conferencing Software
Teams can hold online meetings with web and video conferencing tools; available capabilities may include cloud recording, breakout rooms and meeting transcription. This board compares tools on free plans, starting prices, meeting limits, and single sign-on.
Use the signal score out of 10 as one comparison point. The marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code or a free tier; check the product details to see which features and terms fit your needs.
- 23 platforms
- 2 with a public API on this page
- 20 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 J
Jamijami.netFree, open-source software for encrypted private communication by message or call.
- 2 OOpenTalkopentalk.eu
Open-source video conferencing available as a hosted service or self-hosted, with polls and voting.
- 3 A
alfaviewalfaview.comVideo calls for online events, with a free option and paid plans from €1/month.
- 4 L
Larklarksuite.comA free collaboration app available on web, desktop and mobile, with a public API.
- 5 GMGoogle Meetmeet.google.com
Video conferencing for up to 1,000 people, with a free plan and paid plans from $7 per user monthly.
- 6 MTMicrosoft Teamsmicrosoft.com
- 7 AOApache OpenMeetingsopenmeetings.apache.org
Free group software for video calls, messaging, document editing and interactive whiteboards.
- 8 NTNextcloud Talknextcloud.com
Self-hosted software for video calls and chat, with a 30-day trial.
- 9 DM
Dialpad Meetingsdialpad.comVideo calls for groups of up to 1,500, with a free plan, recording and screen sharing.
- 10 JM
Jitsi Meetjitsi.orgFree video calls with recording, screen sharing and links to Etherpad and YouTube Live.
- 11 T
TrueConftrueconf.comTrueConf Server combines video meetings, messaging, webinars, and remote collaboration in a self-hosted platform.
- 12 TM
Tencent Meeting & VooV Meetingtencent.comVideo calls for groups as large as 2,000, with free access, recording and small-group rooms.
- 13 GGalenegalene.org
Free, self-hosted video conferencing for lectures and meetings, with chat, screen sharing and file transfer.
- 14 RVRingCentral Videoringcentral.com
Video calls for as many as 300 participants, with recording and a free plan.
- 15 ZM
Zoho Meetingzoho.com - 16 GMGoTo Meetinggoto.com
Paid video calls for up to 250 participants, with recording, screen sharing and small-group rooms.
- 17 WM
Whereby Meetingswhereby.com - 18 E
Elementelement.ioA free messaging and calling app with guest access, available on desktop, mobile and web.
- 19 MW
MiroTalk WEBwebrtc.mirotalk.comMiroTalk WEB provides a workspace to create meeting rooms, invite participants and launch secure video calls from a browser.
- 20 IAIntermedia AnyMeetingintermedia.com
Paid video conferencing for up to 200 people, starting at $27.99 per user/month.
- 21 ZM
Zoom Meetingszoom.com - 22 CConvayconvay.com
- 23 PplugNmeetplugnmeet.org
Free browser-based video conferencing with breakout rooms.
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How to choose
Check meeting limits
Match each tool's attendee cap and any time limit to the meetings you plan to run. These limits can matter as much as the starting price.
Decide what happens after a call
If you need a record of meetings, compare cloud recording and meeting transcription. Check the product details for how each feature is offered before choosing.
Review access and setup
Single sign-on can be an important comparison point for teams managing account access. Check whether the product supports the setup your organization needs.
Consider where you need the software to run. The board compares platform availability across web, desktop and mobile systems.
Compare the cost to try
A free plan has no stated trial expiry, whereas a trial provides access for a limited period. Compare the paid starting price and billing terms as well.
GoTo Meeting offers a 14-day trial and has no free plan.
Look at open-source options
If you want software whose source code is available, check the open-source mark and the product's licence. Apache OpenMeetings appears on the list as both free and open source.
Questions
What does the signal score mean?
It is a score out of 10 based on maker-published information about use, public API availability, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.
What should I compare before choosing a meeting tool?
Check participant and duration limits, recording, transcription, breakout rooms, single sign-on, platform availability and pricing.
Is a free plan the same as a free trial?
No. A free plan is listed separately from a time-limited trial. Check the product's pricing terms for details.
Does this board show whether a tool has a public API?
The board includes a public API mark. Use it to compare API availability, then check the product details for what the API supports.
What does open source mean?
Open-source software makes its source code available under a licence. Check the licence to understand how you can use or change it.
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