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Best Video Communications Software in 2026

Video communications software supports online meetings and related webinars or virtual events. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, limits, platforms and collaboration features.

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    Jami

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Jami brings messaging, calls, and conferencing together in a peer-to-peer communication app. Check client-specific feature availability, particularly if you rely on extensions or bot and API access.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Google Meet

    by Google Meet
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose Google Meet for browser-based and mobile video meetings with captions, screen sharing, and Google app integrations.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    BigBlueButton

    by BigBlueButton
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    BigBlueButton combines live classroom tools, session recording, attendance information and learning-platform integrations.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
  4. 4

    Tencent Meeting & VooV Meeting

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose Tencent Meeting & VooV Meeting if you want meeting software with web, desktop, and mobile access, screen sharing, recording, and breakout rooms.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    TrueConf

    by TrueConf
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    TrueConf combines self-hosted conferencing with messaging and collaboration, and its free plan sets clear participant and connection limits.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/user/yr Visit site
  6. 6

    Livestorm

    by Livestorm
    Free plan APIWeb

    Livestorm combines event setup, audience engagement and follow-up tools, with browser and phone access for attendees.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €1,000/yr Visit site
  7. 7

    Zoho Meeting

    by Zoho Meeting
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $1/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Zoho Webinar

    by Zoho Webinar
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
    6.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Whereby Meetings

    by Whereby Meetings
    Free plan Web

    Choose Whereby Meetings for web video calls with screen sharing, breakout rooms and recording, especially if its attendee limits fit your group.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $10.99/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    ClickMeeting

    by ClickMeeting
    Free trial WebWindowsMac+2

    ClickMeeting provides multiple webinar formats and audience tools, with plans extending to 10,000 attendees. The trial limits and unavailable plan prices should be checked against event requirements.

    6.4 14-day trial Visit site
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    GoTo Meeting

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    GoTo Meeting covers core video, audio, sharing, recording, and meeting-control needs across major platforms.

    6.3 14-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    Kumospace

    by Kumospace
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    6.2 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Adobe Connect

    by Adobe Connect
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Choose Adobe Connect if you need its meeting tools, supported platform range, or listed learning-system integrations.

    6.1 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Amazon Chime SDK PSTN Audio

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.0 Visit site
  15. 15

    Airmeet

    by Airmeet
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Airmeet if you need webinar or event tools with registration, interaction, and recording, or plan for audiences of up to 10,000.

    5.9 From $167/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Bizzabo

    by Bizzabo
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Bizzabo brings several event tasks into one web platform, and its listed plan allows unlimited events and registrations. Its three-user minimum and annual billing are key considerations for buyers.

    5.9 From $499/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Remo

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Remo combines virtual networking spaces with presentation tools and event layouts for different event formats.

    5.9 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    WebinarNinja

    by WebinarNinja
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    WebinarNinja covers several webinar formats and audience-management tasks in one service. Review the billing terms and the eight-hour default before selecting the listed plan.

    5.9 From $0.30/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    BigMarker

    by BigMarker
    Paid AndroidiPhone

    BigMarker combines webinar delivery with registration, recording, integrations, automation, and ticket payments.

    5.7 From $29/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    GoTo Webinar

    by GoTo Webinar
    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    GoTo Webinar covers several webinar formats and includes core registration, engagement, recording, and integration tools.

    5.7 30-day trial Visit site
  21. 21

    Crowdcast

    by Crowdcast
    Paid WebAndroid

    Crowdcast focuses on live webinars with audience tools and recording.

    5.6 From $49/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    WebinarGeek

    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    WebinarGeek combines several webinar formats with registration, audience interaction, recording, and integrations.

    5.5 14-day trial Visit site
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    WebinarJam

    by WebinarJam
    Free trial Web

    WebinarJam covers live and automated webinar delivery with registration, recording, interaction tools, and integrations.

    5.5 14-day trial Visit site
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    Demio

    Paid Web

    Demio provides the core tools for hosting and recording webinars in a browser, with automated and on-demand options.

    5.4 From $45/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

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Check whether a free plan, free trial or open-source licence fits your needs. Compare meeting duration, participant limits, webinar and virtual-event support, recording storage and breakout rooms before choosing.

Questions

Do video communications tools offer free plans?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Check the plan's limits and included features before relying on it.

Can I try a paid video communications tool first?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Trial length and terms vary, so review them before starting.

Is open-source video communications software available?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Check the licence to confirm whether you can read, modify or redistribute the code.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented here include web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. Confirm support for the devices used by your meeting hosts and attendees.

What limits should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid-from price, meeting duration limit, participant limit, webinar support, virtual event support, recording storage and breakout rooms.

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