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Video Conferencing Platforms

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, small businesses have been struggling to adapt. Many have had to close their doors temporarily, while others are scrambling to find new ways to operate. One silver lining in all of this is the rise of video conferencing technology. Video conferencing allows businesses to connect with their customers and employees online, in real-time. It's an essential tool for small businesses that need to continue operating during these uncertain times.<br><br>https://www.videoconference.com/top-10-video-conferencing-platforms-for-consumers/<br>

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Video Conferencing Platforms

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  1. Video Conferencing Platforms www. videoconference.com

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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 today’s 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 Q&A, and speak during the webinar. • Pros • Get comprehensive reports on webinar registrations, engagements, polls, and more • Engage the audience with features including polls, Q&A, 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

  10. 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

  11. 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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