{"id":34944,"date":"2020-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/tuesday-tip-top-twitter-clients-for-business-users\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:22:41","slug":"virtual-meeting-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-meeting-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to the best virtual meeting tools for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated November 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether remote work is a new development for your small business during <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or you\u2019ve always had a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">globally distributed team<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one thing seems certain\u2014remote work isn\u2019t going anywhere anytime soon. And that means neither are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual meetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love them or hate them, virtual meetings are the key to getting remote employees on the same page, working effectively together, and communicating efficiently. They\u2019re great not only for internal conversations, but sales calls and client updates, as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the right virtual meeting tool, that is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right technology tool, you can hold virtual events and meetings that are efficient and effective. But not every communications platform is right for every business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a communications company that works with businesses of every size, we know your small business has specific needs when it comes to meeting online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why today we\u2019re outlining the very best video meeting tools that meet the specific needs of small businesses. But first, we\u2019ll explore what exactly a great virtual meeting tool looks like. Skip ahead if you&#8217;d like. Here\u2019s a roadmap of where we\u2019re heading:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should a virtual meeting tool do?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#five\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 best virtual meeting tools\u2014ranked from most functionality to least<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#ring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#fuze\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuze<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#eight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8&#215;8<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#mitel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#broad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadvoice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zoom\">Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#skype\">Skype<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#other\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other virtual meeting &#8220;helper&#8221; tools you may need<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#project\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#file\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File sharing tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#brain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brainstorming tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual meeting tools: FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">Shopping for a virtual meeting tool? (Or just curious about what to look for?) Grab the free checklist to help you choose the right one for your team or business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/documents\/video_conf_platform_checklist.pdf\" data-id=\"69d01e77917cf\" id=\"69d01e77917cf\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d01e77917cf.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\u2705 Get it now<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">See what you need to do (and know) as you're deciding on a virtual meeting app with this checklist!<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Asset_ID__c\" value=\"ODAM-01510\" class=\"download-form-input\"><\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d01e77917cf.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Happy shopping! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"what\"><\/a><br \/>\nWhat should a virtual meeting tool <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the thing\u2014when we talk about virtual meeting tools, you probably think of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video calls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But calls aren&#8217;t the only thing your virtual meeting software should be able to handle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, find a tool that tackles every step of the virtual meeting process, including&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing and phone calling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing and phone calling: these are the foundational tasks that any virtual meeting software should be able to handle\u2014but of course, that doesn\u2019t mean every platform can do this equally well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, since video calling and phone calling are at the core of any virtual meeting tool, you should expect excellent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and features that make communication seamless (and jitter-free).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, we know that for some folks, &#8220;HD&#8221; video and excellent phone call quality might seem like a luxury that&#8217;s not essential, but from our own experiences with customers, it&#8217;s a must to keep not only employees, but also partners, clients, and prospects happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>If you work with protected data, patient information, or just want to keep your company business secure, be sure to find a platform that values <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-commitment-to-privacy-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen sharing and annotation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to take your video meetings to the next level, you need to find a platform that helps to get everyone on the same page\u2014literally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re proofing a document or reviewing a new design, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/screen-sharing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screen sharing tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make your virtual meetings much more dynamic because they let everyone see exactly what&#8217;s being talked about, map notes and ideas, and show drafts to the entire team. For example, here&#8217;s how that looks in RingCentral Video:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43675\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/screen-share-1024x658.png\" alt=\"screen sharing in RingCentral Video\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even better than simply screen sharing is annotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your virtual meeting tool has an annotation feature, it&#8217;ll let you use your screen like a whiteboard:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43075\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Annotations-1024x598.png\" alt=\"annotating notes in a class in RingCentral Video\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just imagine how much clearer a presenter could be by circling, underlining, or drawing arrows to important parts of documents being discussed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team messaging<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our biggest tip for folks who are facing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/email-overload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email overload?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save hours of valuable time and put an end to meetings that could have been emails by finding a platform that has team messaging built in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/instant-messaging-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team messaging platforms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have become indispensable for businesses of all sizes, whether or not they work remotely. And one of the most talked-about benefits of t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eam messaging is that it offers a quick, easy way of checking in with someone or getting an update. From determining whether a meeting is necessary to scheduling and following up after, you can save yourself (and your team) from a lot of unnecessary meetings with an effective chat app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, instead of having stand-up meetings every day (or every other day), why not just update each other via messaging? Here&#8217;s how that looks in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RingCentral desktop app<\/a> (which is also available on mobile):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44877\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Standup-meeting-in-RingCentral-app-1024x673.png\" alt=\"Standup meeting in RingCentral app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it\u2019s a great way to keep team members communicating and moving toward company goals between meetings, too. By making it easy to reach out with a quick question, chat keeps everyone aligned and makes information more accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(And if a quick question leads to a more intensive conversation, you can always hop on a video call, anyway\u2014in the RingCentral app, by tapping the video icon in the top right.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File sharing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to share the document you\u2019re working on before or after a meeting? Have a request to send that draft you\u2019ve been working on?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no surprise that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ways-to-use-free-file-sharing-in-your-ringcentral-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file sharing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is becoming more and more important to effective business communications. So why should it exist in a separate app outside of all your other communication channels like messaging and calls?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you tend to send and receive documents and files pretty regularly, we&#8217;d recommend keeping everything in one place by choosing a virtual meeting tool that allows you to upload and share files too. Again, here&#8217;s how it looks in the RingCentral app:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44137\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/drag-files-GIF.gif\" alt=\"drag files in ringcentral app\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task management\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, any well organized meeting\u2014virtual or otherwise\u2014often results in follow-up tasks assigned to the right team member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, there are lots of great task management apps out there, but again, there&#8217;s an opportunity here to keep your suite of software slim. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you have an online meeting tool with task management built right in, it makes it easier to keep track of who\u2019s working on what, since you can assign and manage tasks in the same app you\u2019re using for the call:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44657\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/insurance-task-in-ringcentral-app-1024x684.png\" alt=\"insurance task in ringcentral app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh, and the RingCentral app has a neat feature that lets you create a new group messaging thread with everyone from a meeting to make follow-ups and continued discussion easier:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44984\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Team-Connect.gif\" alt=\"Team Connect\" width=\"848\" height=\"472\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83c\udfc6 Did you know:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>RingCentral is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/pc-mag-ringcentral-editors-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>PCMag<\/i>\u2019s Editors\u2019 Choice Award<\/a> winner because of its reliable service and easy-to-use app (among other reasons)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multifunctional meeting tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what communication tool is the best fit for your small business, our best advice to you is that it should be able to do more than just one thing. Instead of investing your time and money in separate tools for video conferencing, file sharing, and task management, why not choose one that does it all so you don&#8217;t have to spend as much time managing five or six different tools?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nobody likes switching from one app to another constantly just to get their work done, and having too many apps often leads to tools going unused and forgotten.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small businesses especially can hardly afford to waste money on a web conferencing solution that gets forgotten about or subscriptions that keep renewing while nobody uses them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we\u2019ve organized our list of virtual meeting software from most functionality to least. You may decide that you&#8217;d like something more robust, or just to keep things super basic. Keep reading to see which solution will work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/ringcentral.valuestoryapp.com\/meeting-value-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48150\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meetingvaluecalculator.png\" alt=\"meeting value calculator\" width=\"2000\" height=\"880\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"five\"><\/a><br \/>\n5 best virtual meeting tools\u2014ranked by functionality<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"ring\"><\/a><br \/>\n1. RingCentral Video<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, we might be a little biased, but RingCentral Video is the best option when it comes to well-rounded virtual meeting tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral Video comes as part of the RingCentral app, which is a complete communications platform that&#8217;s designed for small businesses that want to invest in one tool that pretty much does it all:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/9xaL89hYeFs\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t            <\/picture>\n\t\t        <\/a><br \/>\n\t\t        <button class=\"rc_custom_video__button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><svg width=\"68\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\"><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-shape\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-icon\" d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t        <\/button>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p>With a RingCentral Office plan (Standard and any of the ones above), you&#8217;ll get everything you need to communicate with your prospects, clients, partners, investors, and more in one place.<\/p>\n<p><b>Video calling<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will you get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HD video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you&#8217;ll also have access to team messaging, screen sharing, and video meetings for up to 200 people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, those virtual meetings have annotations, chat boxes, and more built right into the call!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A phone service<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it. No matter how much technology has advanced, as of today at least, almost every business still needs a phone. That&#8217;s why you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/business-phone-numbers.html\">get a business number<\/a> and unlimited calls with the US and Canada with any RingCentral Office plan:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45151\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/making-a-call-from-rc-app-1024x634.png\" alt=\"making a call from rc app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>There are lots of virtual meeting tools out there that\u00a0<em>say\u00a0<\/em>they have &#8220;voice calling&#8221; but if you need to make actual phone calls, double check to make sure they let you do that. Some apps just let you call your contacts within that app but not dial actual numbers and call folks and businesses outside your team or company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Task and file management<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to remind yourself or a teammate of the to-do items you came up with during a meeting? You can create and assign tasks all within the RingCentral app, even attaching necessary files so everyone has the resources they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s right, file sharing is another feature built right into RingCentral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ease of use<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a team on the go, RingCentral is a great choice because it\u2019s completely mobile friendly\u2014so work doesn\u2019t have to stop just because a team member isn\u2019t at their desk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our small business customers in particular also love how easy RingCentral makes virtual meetings for external stakeholders like existing clients or potential customers. For example, if you need to flip a call from your computer to your phone without interrupting the conversation, you can do that in the RingCentral app:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44983\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/switch-devices.png\" alt=\"switch call from video to phone\" width=\"819\" height=\"488\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, your meeting attendees can join a virtual meeting from anywhere without downloading anything as long as they have a web browser:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44828\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/join-a-ringcentral-meeting-via-pin.png\" alt=\"join a ringcentral meeting via pin\" width=\"871\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That seamless experience makes a great first impression on sales calls\u2014and if they do decide to download the RingCentral app, it\u2019s intuitive and easy to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Security<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, it\u2019s also one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/secure-video-conferencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">secure video conferencing options<\/a> you can find, making it a solid option for protecting customer and business information\u2014or just your best ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Customer reviews<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so much functionality built into one tool, it\u2019s easy to see why small business customers see the value in RingCentral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI love that I can keep track of my phone calls, meetings, tasks, files, calendar, etc. all in one central hub.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRingCentral makes our small home office sound like a large corporation, and that is just one of the reasons we went with it after researching options.\u201d<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd2f On top of all this, RingCentral could save you up to $400 an hour in IT costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Explore the RingCentral Advantage for small businesses:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><button data-href=\"#leadform-popup\" class=\"js-open-popup-activator btn primary\" >Take the tour<\/button><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span> You can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/roi-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>use this calculator<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> <\/b>to see roughly how much your business could save by using RingCentral to support your team&#8217;s communication with each other\u2014and clients.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"fuze\"><\/a><br \/>\n2. Fuze<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to unified communications systems, Fuze is another option to look at if you aren\u2019t looking for quite as many robust features. Like other options on this list, Fuze is an online meeting software that combines voice, video calling, and chat functions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45152\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/fuze-virtual-meeting-tool-1024x647.png\" alt=\"fuze virtual meeting tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Fuze\u2019s internal messaging and video conferencing features are a bit more limited compared to RingCentral, but Fuze does offer high-definition audio on their video calls. So if q<\/span>uality is an important consideration for you when it comes to virtual meetings (especially when you\u2019re looking to impress clients and customers), then that&#8217;s a plus.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to actually see your teammates or clients, though, note that it doesn\u2019t have high-definition <em>video<\/em>\u2014so it might be a better option for audio-only meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One feature Fuze does have? Internal messaging, complete with file sharing, to plan, follow up, and facilitate meetings and group updates. And, while they don\u2019t have built-in task management, there is a shared notes section that might work as a stand-in depending on what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"eight\"><\/a><br \/>\n3. 8&#215;8<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8&#215;8 is another quality cloud-based phone service. In fact, they\u2019re ranked number 2 in the industry for voice over internet protocol (VoIP), right behind RingCentral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45153\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/8x8-virtual-meeting-tool.png\" alt=\"8x8 virtual meeting tool\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the main reason that 8&#215;8 stands out? Price. They\u2019re a more budget-friendly option if you aren\u2019t looking for quite as much virtual team meeting capability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like RingCentral, 8&#215;8 does offer a plan that includes all-in-one voice, video, and chat, all in one app. If you want to assign and manage tasks after your call, though, you\u2019ll need to use another platform. And with limited integration options, it might be tough to find one that works nicely with 8&#215;8.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing is 8\u00d78 caps both audio and video conferencing at 50 people, so if you\u2019re looking to host large webinars or just scale your company in the future, you may need to find another platform for these big meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the platform will work great for small meetings and phone calling, so if those are the only features you\u2019re looking for, 8&#215;8 might be a good budget-friendly option to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"mitel\"><\/a><br \/>\n4. Mitel<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitel\u2019s MiCloud Connect program is a collaboration and communication service that&#8217;s focused on mobile work and has a simple interface and easy-to-use platform. You\u2019ll get the functionality of an office phone and virtual meeting setup in a mobile app, which is convenient for team members on the go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45154\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/mitel-virtual-meeting-app-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"mitel virtual meeting app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it&#8217;s built on Google Cloud, Mitel is relatively secure and reliable, so you know your data is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetings are easy for clients or customers to access from a web browser, and you can even dial out to participants for added convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, while you\u2019ll again need another app for task management, your calls will still have the option of screen sharing so everyone can see and understand what they\u2019re talking about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, though, Mitel is only going to work if your team is able to keep virtual meetings small. On the most basic plan, only eight participants can join an audio conference and only four for virtual meetings with screen sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to run large virtual events and webinars, or meetings with more than 25 participants on each call, you\u2019ll need to upgrade to the Elite plan. This can be cost-prohibitive for small businesses, especially since it doesn&#8217;t add more features for the higher pricetag.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"broad\"><\/a><br \/>\n5. Broadvoice<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadvoice is a solid PBX provider, with options for video calling and team messaging, and can be a budget-friendly choice for small businesses. They\u2019re known for being a no-frills cloud phone service that touts flexibility and scalability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45156\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/broadvoice-virtual-meeting-tool-e1605541227770.png\" alt=\"broadvoice virtual meeting tool\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their video conferencing option, called B-hive Communicator, is separate from their normal cloud phone calling services, which can be a frustrating upgrade, but will get you the functionality to host virtual meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you\u2019ll want screen sharing functionality, though, you&#8217;ll need to invest in the upgrade to a \u201cPro\u201d seat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to find other platforms for file sharing and task management, which aren\u2019t available here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, if you\u2019re looking for a basic, budget-friendly solution focused mainly on voice calling, you might consider Broadvoice. While we think you\u2019ll see the long-term value in a more robust solution, this is all about what works for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"zoom\"><\/a><br \/>\n6. Zoom<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43754\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-group-video-chat-app-e1604001172801.png\" alt=\"zoom group video chat app\" width=\"900\" height=\"584\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, Zoom has all but replaced &#8220;Skype&#8221; as a verb for video calling, which should tell you how popular this platform is. It has HD quality video, background noise suppression, and screen share capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free plan is quite good for smaller businesses, with the ability to host up to 100 participants and unlimited one-on-one meetings. However, there is a time limit of 40 minutes\u2014well under the amount of time some more complicated meetings can take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want any of the advanced tools like user management or cloud recording transcriptions, you\u2019ll also need to get one of the paid plans. And while Zoom is an easy to use, well known option, it\u2019s also had its fair share of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/4\/1\/21202584\/zoom-security-privacy-issues-video-conferencing-software-coronavirus-demand-response\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worrying press<\/a> about <a href=\"https:\/\/theintercept.com\/2020\/03\/31\/zoom-meeting-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">security<\/a>, so it\u2019s worth doing your research if you might share sensitive or confidential data in your meetings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/zoom-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">affordable alternatives to Zoom here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"skype\"><\/a><br \/>\n7. Skype<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/sup><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44851\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/skype-video-conferencing.png\" alt=\"skype video conferencing\" width=\"904\" height=\"566\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst Skype has been overtaken by many of the other options on this list, it\u2019s still a staple for many personal calls. Skype for Business has now been replaced by Microsoft Teams, but the basic version remains available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t ideal for larger businesses, but for smaller teams it may well be the right choice. It has a simple interface, is well known and can make calls to landlines. It has the basics of HD video, call recording, and screen sharing\u2014but not much else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, Skype is a solid option if you only need instant messaging and calls. But if you want any more sophisticated features like call flipping and such, you might be better off looking elsewhere. (Learn more about some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/skype-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good Skype alternatives<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"other\"><\/a><br \/>\nOther virtual meeting &#8220;helper&#8221; tools you may need<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than your core virtual meeting app or software, you may also find that you&#8217;ll need other helper tools that can make your meetings more effective. You can use these alongside your video conferencing tool (like a brainstorming tool in a video call), or as standalone solutions (like project management tools). They can be really useful add-ons to your existing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/team-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on how your business works. Here are a few examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"project\"><\/a><br \/>\nProject management tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp is one of the most popular project management tools out there. Its easy-to-use interface makes it perfect for everyone, even if you aren&#8217;t particularly tech-savvy. One of its most-loved features is the interactive Hill Chart, where you can plot a task on a \u201cplanning hill&#8221; and see your project in a very visual way:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45157\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/basecamp-hill-chart-1024x360.png\" alt=\"basecamp hill chart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp describes itself as an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-in-one-solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for working remotely, but honestly it works just as well in a meeting room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also allows you to upload files, track progress, and create task lists. Basecamp is available on iPad and most tablets, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices. If you tend to run pretty complicated projects with many collaborators and subtasks, Basecamp (and any of the project management tools below) are great options to look into.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a highly visual, collaborative tool, Trello is widely used in creative industries. Its simple drag-and-drop system allows users to create to-do list \u201ccards\u201d and upload files to various meeting boards. These cards can include due dates, checklists, tasks, attachments and more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44152\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/trello-project-managment-tool-1024x524.png\" alt=\"trello project managment tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello is ideal for simple projects and works with both Mac and Windows. This means it\u2019s a solid choice for businesses that don\u2019t need a project management tool with a whole ton of bells and whistles. There are many good functions on the free version, so you may find that you don\u2019t even need to upgrade to the premium version, where pricing can be up to $17.50 per user per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday is slowly climbing up the ranks to be one of the most used project planning platforms. If your business is still small but has various departments that need to work together, this may be the best option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its pared-down design really helps simplify the way teams manage projects, and you can manage multiple projects across your entire team thanks to its comprehensive features (like file sharing, online events, calendar integration, workflow automation, and time-tracking):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44154\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/monday-project-management-tool-1024x751.png\" alt=\"monday project management tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"file\"><\/a><br \/>\nFile sharing tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropbox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropbox is perhaps one of the most well-known file sharing tools. Small businesses love it because the free version comes with 2GB of storage, which can be enough for file sharing in a small team. You can also create folders and share them with a link or by inviting a colleague to edit the folder:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44158\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dropbox-file-sharing-app-1-1024x599.png\" alt=\"dropbox file sharing app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ve also recently introduced a new integration with DocuSign, which lets you send up to three files for electronic signatures a month for free.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dropbox business version gives you up to 3TB of storage space. You can also store files in one location and assign an admin account that manages who has access to what data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Drive<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your team uses Gmail, then using Google Drive is a no-brainer to keep everything in one place. Google Drive gives users on a free plan up to 15GB of storage, which may be better for small or medium-sized businesses than Dropbox:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43734\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-drive-interface-1024x462.png\" alt=\"google drive interface\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People tend to like the collaboration aspect of Google Drive. You can invite others to view and edit your files in real time, meaning multiple people can type away on one document. This unique combination of storage and collaboration makes it ideal for file sharing during remote meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WeTransfer<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you just want a basic, no-frills, file sharing app, then WeTransfer is a handy file sharing tool that&#8217;s straightforward and easy to use:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45158\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/wetransfer-file-sharing-tool.png\" alt=\"wetransfer file sharing tool\" width=\"345\" height=\"495\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With the free version, you can send up to 2GB of files a month. It also integrates with social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, which lets you share files across these sites. It\u2019s as easy as uploading your files, entering an email and message, and hitting \u201cTransfer\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"brain\"><\/a><br \/>\nBrainstorming tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayoa<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayoa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a free open-source brainstorming app that\u2019s available offline and can sync to all of your devices. It\u2019s a little like when you create mind maps at school, but in a more sophisticated and interactive way:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45159\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/ayoa-brainstorming-tool-1024x724.png\" alt=\"ayoa brainstorming tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This online whiteboard allows you to view ideas in a visual sense, which can be ideal if you\u2019re struggling with a particular project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can upload images, change fonts, add text and embed videos from live streaming. There is also a paid version, which offers unlimited boards and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coggle<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a brainstorming tool that has your ideas laid out in a neutral network style, then Coggle is ideal. This is particularly useful if your subject matter is complicated, with various complex subsections:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45160\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/coggle-brainstorming-tool.png\" alt=\"coggle brainstorming tool\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in remote teams has never been easier. Drag and drop sections as your ideas change, and rearrange your board into a format that suits your needs. When it comes to collaboration, Coggle is excellent because you can add people to your map and send messages in the chat sidebar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miro<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miro is another mind-mapping tool\u2014and it might just be one of our favorites. You can drag and drop, create different shapes, and multiple people can work on the same mind map. It&#8217;s great no matter if you&#8217;re working from outside the office or have everyone in the same room:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.miro.com\/community-stories-60\/what-is-your-current-project-in-miro-54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45161\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/miro-brainstorming-tool-1024x629.png\" alt=\"miro brainstorming tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good option for businesses that want something simple yet effective, thanks to it\u2019s clean, easy-to-use interface.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual meeting tools: FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what is the <em>best<\/em> virtual meeting tool for small businesses?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the thing. There&#8217;s no &#8220;best&#8221; virtual meeting tool. What&#8217;s best for one small business won&#8217;t be best for another, and it&#8217;s very much dependent on how you like to operate and what you need for your meetings. For example, if you\u2019re a boutique graphic design agency and your business relies more on instant messaging and file sharing rather than big conference calls, then RingCentral\u2019s entry level plan may be the best option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if your business operates through collaboration and video conference calls, then the Ultimate plan could be the best option with its HD video capabilities and video meetings for up to 200 colleagues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How should small businesses choose the virtual meeting tool that&#8217;s right for them?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple of ways a business can determine which is the best virtual meeting tool with optimum conferencing services. The first thing to consider is the range of pricing options. From there, they can narrow down which options have the functionality required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small business may benefit from trialing different video conference software options before they commit. Most paid virtual meeting tools offer a free trial so that a business can check whether it\u2019s the right tool for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, seeing which video chat software a competitor has chosen may give businesses an indication of what could also work for their company. However, a free trial is also a good idea because every team is different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you need for a virtual meeting?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the absence of real-life face-to-face meetings, virtual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/online-meetings\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meetings are the next best thing. 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