{"id":46018,"date":"2021-01-06T17:14:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T17:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=46018"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:21:31","slug":"alternatives-to-facetime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/alternatives-to-facetime\/","title":{"rendered":"6 alternatives to FaceTime for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated January 2021<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for alternatives to FaceTime for you and your business, you’ve come to the right blog. <\/span><\/p>\n

The popularity of video calling<\/a> has skyrocketed this year, and chat apps like FaceTime are among the most used. But while FaceTime is great for chatting with friends and family near and far, it\u2019s not really built for business use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even in the smallest business or startup, it\u2019s vital to convey a professional appearance. Using an app that most people associate with informal chats is probably not going to do that for you. FaceTime also lacks some of the key features you need to ensure video calls run smoothly, such as screen sharing, top-notch cybersecurity<\/a>, and business-grade reliability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another drawback is that, as an Apple product, FaceTime only works on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. That means if your clients are Android or PC users, they can\u2019t join in. This could be quite a limiting issue as time goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the business world becomes more and more focused on a “work from anywhere” model, it\u2019s important to stay connected and foster a sense of community with employees who are physically distant. The right video calling app will help you achieve this. Just getting by and pressing FaceTime into service as a business solution might not cut it in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be daunting to comb through all the video meeting apps<\/a> available to find the best solution. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to! We\u2019ve done the research and rounded up six of the top Facetime alternatives for you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Glip by RingCentral<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Facebook Messenger<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Skype<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Google Duo<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Viber<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    \ud83d\uded2 In the market for a free video conferencing app? \ud83d\uded2<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Our checklist includes all the essential features to look for…and even some that might surprise you!<\/p>\n

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