{"id":43745,"date":"2020-09-01T14:30:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T14:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=43745"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:24:22","slug":"best-video-chat-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/best-video-chat-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 best video chat apps to keep your team connected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated Sept 2020<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While virtual meetings might have a change of pace for businesses in the past, they\u2019re now a necessity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true in the wake of COVID-19 and the rise of remote work. For companies kept apart from their colleagues and customers, group video chat apps are what keep us connected <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/face-to-face-interactions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face-to-face<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And given that such apps make it so easy for teams to collaborate and literally work from anywhere, businesses shouldn\u2019t treat video meetings as a passing phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been winging it on FaceTime or stumbling through Zoom calls in the meantime, we totally get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But now\u2019s the time to start thinking about investing in a video solution that your business can use long term. In this guide, we\u2019ll help you find the right fit for your team depending on your specific needs. Skip ahead if you&#8217;d like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#which\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to look for in a group video chat app<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RingCentral: The best group video chat app for conferencing, messaging and screen-sharing (regardless of your team\u2019s size)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Microsoft Teams: High-quality video meetings for teams that already use Microsoft 365<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google Meet + Hangouts: Free (for now) video meetings for teams that live in Gmail or Google Workspace<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zoom: Video meetings and screen-sharing for consumers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whereby: minimalist group video chat for smaller teams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#six\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Skype: Basic video chat with a software your team is already familiar with<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seven\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discord: Group video chat and streamlined tailored for gamers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let&#8217;s look at what to look for in a group video chat app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"which\"><\/a><br \/>\n\u201cWhat should I look for in a video chat app for business?\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, we\u2019ll bite: most video chat apps might seem identical at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality, though? Many of those same apps are built primarily for personal use. While consumer apps <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be used by businesses, they\u2019re often missing crucial features \u201cunder the hood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019re exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-group-chat.html\">group video chat apps<\/a>, consider the following must-haves for companies\u2014that don\u2019t always exist in consumer-level video apps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features that encourage meaningful collaboration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about much more than just seeing your coworkers or colleagues on the other end of the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, here are a few features that could make your meetings more productive:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Scheduling options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014this ensures that your meetings are structured and you spend less time trying to wrangle everyone onto a chat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Screen-sharing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014this makes giving a presentation simple (while also not scrambling\u00a0 to make sure everyone has the right files and documents via email). For example, RingCentral Video lets you share your screen with a click:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-43675 size-large\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/screen-share-1024x658.png\" alt=\"screen sharing in RingCentral Video chat app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Call recording and logging\u2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this gives you an opportunity to review your video meetings and keep meaningful notes rather than immediately forget about them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group video chat apps that lack these features are ultimately going to put extra work on you and your coworkers in the long run.<\/span><\/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;\">Security and privacy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the sake of discussing sensitive information (think: financial records, customer data) and simply peace of mind, whatever you use to conduct video chats should obviously be secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seems like a no-brainer, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, consider the phenomenon of \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/how-to-avoid-zoombombs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoombombing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and security concerns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to video apps that don\u2019t encrypt your data<sup>2<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This speaks to the importance of having a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business-specific<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool that keeps your sessions under lock and key. Also, this is why we generally don\u2019t recommend conducting business video calls over Facebook or WhatsApp, which are used on a much broader scale than business-specific video <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conferencing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrations with your existing business tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you use for group video chats is a key part of your company\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communications stack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and should seamlessly integrate with your business\u2019s existing tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that most major video chat tools do integrate with your company\u2019s email or team messaging solution. This keeps you from having to bounce between a bunch of different apps\u2014and likewise makes it easier for your employees to adopt something new.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, video tools like RingCentral do integrate with platforms like Slack&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43746\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/slacks-integration-with-ringcentral-1024x742.gif\" alt=\"slack's integration with ringcentral\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026 And even Gmail and Microsoft Teams if you prefer\u2014but you don\u2019t <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay for those extra tools if you want both video conferencing and team messaging. Why? Because RingCentral <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes with its own super robust team messaging\u2014and phone service too\u2014so that you don\u2019t have to pay for multiple subscriptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"RingCentral app for Desktop: Message. Video. Phone.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbIAZJd9rCU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udd0c Shameless plug:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve believed in the power of unified communications (aka UCaaS) since the beginning\u2014and (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/lp\/gartner-magic-quadrant.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as Gartner has pointed out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) we offer arguably the most comprehensive solution in the industry!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your entire business on board with a new tool can be daunting. Choosing a tool with a low learning curve makes it easier for your team to dive into video calls, especially if not all of your colleagues are tech-savvy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly important when chatting with customers, too. You need a solution that isn\u2019t going to require people to jump through a bunch of hoops (think: a bunch of logins, messing around endlessly with settings, etc).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, tools like RingCentral can be used via desktop or mobile. Joining a meeting only requires a browser link, meaning that nobody has to download anything or create a unique login to hop on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video call<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43759\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/joining-a-ringcentral-video-call-via-link-514x1024.png\" alt=\"joining a ringcentral video call via link\" width=\"514\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which video group chat apps should I know about?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we\u2019ve broken down seven video chat options that are popular for businesses. By the end of this list, you\u2019ll have a better idea of which tool makes sense for your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a><br \/>\n1. RingCentral: The best group video chat app for conferencing, messaging, and screen sharing (regardless of your team\u2019s size)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/fhUY2AGF7xQ\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/fhUY2AGF7xQ\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/fhUY2AGF7xQ\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glip.com\/message\">best chat app<\/a> is Glip by RingCentral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Hey, could you blame us for putting ourselves at the top of the list?)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s features cover all the bases for busy teams and business owners looking to meet via video.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one chats? Video conferences? Screen sharing? Check, check, and check. Our video and messaging solution keeps all your communication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/communication-channels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">channels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on one convenient platform\u2014no more switching constantly between multiple communication tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a glance, RingCentral\u2019s video calls are crisp and crystal clear. HD video and voice over both desktop and mobile mean that you can emulate the feeling of being in the room with your contacts regardless of where you are. We also make it seamless to switch from a message or phone call to a video meeting:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43036\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/541703413-Call-to-Video-Blog-Post-Images_mobile.gif\" alt=\"flipping a call between devices\" width=\"375\" height=\"812\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that RingCentral&#8217;s platform is download-free is also a nice added bonus. If you have colleagues or customers who are new to RingCentral, hopping on a call can be done instantly via shared links. Hey, getting in touch via video should be quick and painless, and our intuitive solution is exactly that for first-time users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps most important, RingCentral means business. Literally. Features such as <\/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<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for presentations and meetings, eliminating the need to email documents or files back and forth. These features are also useful for chatting with clients when you need to show them something specific rather than try to relay it over phone or email:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43747\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/screen-sharing-in-RingCentral-Video.jpg\" alt=\"screen sharing in RingCentral Video\" width=\"610\" height=\"457\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that you can record videos and presentations in RingCentral makes it perfect for webinars, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and don\u2019t forget about our 200+ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with apps that you already rely on. We\u2019re all about productivity and have made a conscious effort to make sure that companies can move from their existing tech tools to RingCentral without missing a beat. For example, our Google integration allows you to instantly schedule and conduct video meetings within RingCentral without having to leave your inbox:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/apps\/ringcentral-for-google-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43748\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-calendars-integration-with-ringcentral-1024x674.png\" alt=\"google calendar's integration with ringcentral\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From quick check-ins to presentations with hundreds of attendees, we like to believe that we set the standard when it comes to what group video chat apps are capable of.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udd79\ufe0f<\/span> Get a hands-on look at how RingCentral works by booking a product tour:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><button data-href=\"#leadform-popup\" class=\"js-open-popup-activator btn primary\" >Choose a time<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 You can also <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/roi-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use this calculator<\/a> <\/strong>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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a><br \/>\n2. Microsoft Teams: High-quality video meetings for teams that already use Microsoft 365<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43749\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/microsoft-teams-group-video-chat-app-1024x574.png\" alt=\"microsoft teams group video chat app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Teams is a business-focused video solution that\u2019s accessible for most companies considering that it\u2019s bundled with Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrations with the rest of the Microsoft 365 Suite (think: Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) allow teams that already work with Microsoft\u2019s tools to collaborate and share files within their group meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like RingCentral, Microsoft Teams also offers <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/free-conference-call.html\">conference calls<\/a> and one-on-one meetings alike. Additional features such as background blur and custom backgrounds help attendees stay focused on their group meetings (literally).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams\u2019 \u201cTogether Mode\u201d which creates unique virtual \u201cspaces\u201d for teams is a cool yet quirky feature, especially in the current era of social distancing:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43750\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/microsoft-teams-together-mode.png\" alt=\"microsoft teams together mode\" width=\"977\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond that, Microsoft Teams is fairly straightforward in terms of its features and functionalities. For teams that work primarily in Microsoft 365, transitioning to Teams can likely be done smoothly (but keep in mind that RingCentral has its own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/introducing-the-new-ringcentral-for-microsoft-teams-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Teams integration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a><br \/>\n3. Google Meet + Hangouts: Free (for now) video meetings for teams that live in Gmail or Google Workspace<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43751\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-meet-hangouts-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"google meet hangouts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google\u2019s tools are tried-and-tested for businesses and consumers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so it\u2019s no surprise that group video chat apps such as Google Meet and Hangouts are so popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not unlike the link between Microsoft Teams and Office, companies that rely on Google Workspace or practically do business out of Gmail are arguably the best candidates for Google\u2019s video tools. For example, Google makes it easy to instantly run meetings out of your inbox:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43752\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-inbox-meetings.png\" alt=\"google inbox meetings\" width=\"460\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet is par for the course in terms of its features versus other group video chat apps. The platform boasts a sleek sort of layout we\u2019ve come to expect from Google.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform allows screen-sharing from Chrome tabs and the tool\u2019s tile view allows attendees to clearly see anyone and everything on-screen. Additional features such as low-light mode and noise cancellation are great for ensuring crisper mobile video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet sessions are currently free and last up to 60 minutes (for now). Beyond Meet, Google\u2019s old-school Hangouts is an option for simple video calls without any frills:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43753\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-hangouts.png\" alt=\"google hangouts\" width=\"776\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a downside, Google\u2019s group video chat apps pretty much expect meeting attendees to be working from a Google account. This can be both a privacy and security issue for workers bouncing between personal and professional Google accounts. Although non-users can access video chats through Meet, they have to be granted explicit access first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a><br \/>\n4. Zoom: Video meetings and screen sharing for consumers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43754\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zoom-group-video-chat-app.png\" alt=\"zoom group video chat app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom became the go-to video meeting app for consumers during COVID-19, offering 40 minutes of free video chat to up to 100 participants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how does the popularity of Zoom for the general public translate to business? Features like screen sharing, digital hand-raising, and breakout rooms (where you can \u201csplit\u201d into separate video chats) are all useful for company meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it\u2019s not necessarily the most user-friendly app for tech newbies to set up (just look up \u201cZoom fails\u201d for reference). Outages and connection issues have also plagued many users, perhaps due to the sheer popularity of the app<sup>3<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">Curious about Zoom but want to learn more about the alternatives? 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Whereby: Minimalist group video chat for smaller teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43755\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/whereby-group-video-chat-app.png\" alt=\"whereby group video chat app\" width=\"920\" height=\"661\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereby is an up-and-coming video messaging tool that\u2019s tailored toward startups and small teams. Its simple interface feels very modern, as do its customization features that feel less \u201csuit and tie\u201d versus other business apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can change the color scheme and branding of their meeting setups. Brandable links (whereby.com\/yourcompany) are also a nice creative touch versus meeting links with a long string of random numbers and letters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With no app downloads required and quick guest registration, hopping on meetings in Whereby is speedy and straightforward. The platform also has integrations with productivity tools like Trello and Google Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside of Whereby is that its free version only allows for video meetings up to four people. Its paid versions offer additional features, but a lack of dial-ins (which is standard for most business meeting solutions) is notable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"six\"><\/a><br \/>\n6. Skype: Basic video chat with a software your team is already familiar with<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43756\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/skype-video-chat-app-1024x656.png\" alt=\"skype video chat app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t thought about Skype in a while, we don\u2019t necessarily blame you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a battle between Microsoft\u2019s group video chat apps, Teams seems to be taking the cake versus Skype. The fact that the latter is bundled with Windows devices means that Skype is easy to access, but its interface feels a bit dated versus apps that pay more attention to UX.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, companies and users already familiar with Skype might find the transition to video meetings to be no big deal. The platform does have some useful features for business, such as call recording for 30 days and automated meeting subtitles. Some people do complain about high resource usage, unfortunately<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skype can get the job done but doesn\u2019t have anything that really makes it stand out from the crowd versus other group video chat apps on our list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"seven\"><\/a><br \/>\n7. Discord: Group video chat and streamlined tailored for gamers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43757\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/discord-video-chat-app-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"discord video chat app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-disclosure: Discord is a messaging app that\u2019s for gamers first and foremost. The platform\u2019s default interface and branding is playful and focused heavily on memes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, Discord has surprisingly robust video chat features for a platform that\u2019s totally free. In addition to \u201calways on\u201d voice chat, it allows you to essentially livestream yourself, stream video, and screen share at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform is intuitive, and Discord channels are totally private, meaning that invited users can hop in and out of your video channels without having to explicitly \u201cset up\u201d a meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obvious downside to Discord is that it\u2019s not meant for businesses. Ideal for an after-work happy hour or gaming session? Absolutely. Good for sharing company presentations or sensitive customer information? Probably not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which group video chat app is best for your team?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re obviously spoiled for choice when it comes to video apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, some are most definitely better than others for doing business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully this list shed some light on which group video chat apps can help you level up your business. Either way, we&#8217;d recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for businesses looking for fast, reliable video meetings\u2014that you can set up in no time flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1<\/sup>techcrunch.com\/2020\/04\/03\/zoom-waiting-rooms-default<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>2<\/sup>fastcompany.com\/90488717\/can-you-trust-zoom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup>3<\/sup>digitaltrends.com\/news\/zoom-outage-17-may<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>4<\/sup>skypefeedback.com\/forums\/299910-recently-released\/suggestions\/18847372-high-cpu-usage<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated Sept 2020 While virtual meetings might have a change of pace for businesses in the past, they\u2019re now a necessity. 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