Looking for Zoom alternatives because of all the security concerns making the news? Here is a list of various apps that provide Zoom like features, without the security concerns.
Currently, majority of the world is communicating and staying in contact via Internet due to COVID-19 pandemic. In this scenario, Zoom app has emerged as one of the most popular communication platforms for educationists and professionals to continue work online, as an effort to bring some normalcy to lives in quarantine. However, with popularity comes scrutiny.
It has been discovered that there are major security and privacy issues with Zoom. For users who are concerned and value their security and privacy, we are listing down some other services which can be used for online communication via audio and video calls, group video conferencing and screen sharing with multiple participants.
Best Zoom Alternatives for Group Calls and Screen Sharing
Skype
Skype by Microsoft is an online social communication platform which can used for personal and professional meetings. Users can have high definition video chats or make audio calls for free.
Group video calling with upto 50 people for free makes it a good platform to chat with friends, conduct meetings, presentations, classes and more. Users can even blur their background during video calls. As a solution to auditory problems, the app offers live subtitles so call participants can read whatever is being said. Skype calls can also be recorded for record keeping purposes..
In addition to video and audio calls, users can screen share on mobile, and share files up to 300 MB with two or more people for free. Skype also supports calls to landlines and mobile numbers, for a low price.
Skype is available on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS and Android.
Google Hangout and Meet
Google Hangout is a free socializing service which allows users to have group chats with up to 150 people, and make audio and video calls to friends, family or for professional use. Group video conferencing can be done with up to 25 members.
Google Meet is a paid service for high-definition video conferencing for desktop and mobile. It allows users to host or join in online sessions with up to 30 participants. The platform is marketed as an online business tool for meetings or conferences, but it can be used for personal online communication.
Google Hangout and Meet are available on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS and Android.
House Party
House Party by Epic Games has become a famous social platform for video calling during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is popular because it lets users enjoy group games, in addition to group chats and video calls with upto 8 people.
The app is available on iOS, macOS, Android and Chrome.
Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex is a secure platform to communicate and collaborate remotely, by face-to-face conferencing, and screen sharing. Unlike other online communication apps and services which only focus on social and business group video conferencing, Webex can also be effectively used for online learning and healthcare.
Users can sign up for free and for $13.50 enjoy additional features.
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