10 Lifesaving Video Conferencing Apps for Working from Home

Working from home and hybrid work are now part of the daily routine of many companies. To stay in touch with your team, your customers and partners around the world, choosing the right video conferencing tool matters. Here are 10 video conferencing apps that make working from home easier.

1. Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that comes with Microsoft 365 and brings chat, video meetings, file sharing and teamwork into one place. Meetings offer features such as screen sharing, recording and background effects. For companies that already use Microsoft 365, its integration with the Outlook calendar is a big convenience.

2. Google Meet

Google Meet is the video call tool that comes with Google Workspace. You can join from the browser without installing anything, and the mobile app lets you connect from anywhere. Screen sharing and Google Calendar integration make scheduling meetings very practical.

3. Zoom

Zoom is a popular platform for meetings, presentations, training and online classes. You can use it through the app or the browser, and make voice and video calls from mobile devices and computers. Breakout rooms for small groups are among its features often used in workshops and training.

4. AnyMeeting

AnyMeeting is a web conferencing and online meeting tool now offered by Intermedia. With screen sharing, meeting recording and mobile access, it covers the meeting needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

5. SparkUp

SparkUp is a live video platform designed for webinars, live streams and hybrid events. It lets you produce branded broadcasts from the browser without setting up a studio. Besides customisable layouts and guest management, it offers engagement tools such as raised hands, polls, quizzes, live chat, Q&A, emoji reactions and word clouds. It is a strong alternative for internal communications, training and large-scale events.

6. Webex

Cisco Webex is a video conferencing solution widely used for corporate meetings and webinars. With screen sharing, meeting recording and security features, it is among the platforms preferred by large companies.

7. Jitsi Meet

Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing tool. You can start a meeting from the browser without creating an account. If you like, you can install it on your own server and keep full control of your data.

8. Whereby

Whereby is a video call tool with a simple interface that participants join from the browser without downloading an app. Permanent meeting room links are a practical solution for the regular meetings of small teams.

9. GoTo Meeting

GoTo Meeting is an online meeting tool built for business meetings. With screen sharing, meeting recording and mobile access, it is one of the alternatives businesses often use.

10. BigBlueButton

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system designed especially for online education and virtual classrooms. It offers education-focused features such as screen sharing, a whiteboard, shared notes and breakout rooms.

Which video conferencing tool should you choose?

The right tool depends on your team size, the software you already use and the purpose of the meeting. If you use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, Teams or Meet is a natural choice. For large broadcasts and webinars, look at tools such as SparkUp or Webex. If you want a quick, free option without installation, Jitsi Meet and Whereby work well. In every case, we recommend running a small test meeting first.

Make your meetings more fun

Your video conferencing tool lets you hold the meeting; raising participation is up to you. QuizModeOn works together with the video conferencing tool you use and adds quizzes, polls and games to your meetings and events. For ideas, see the meetings and events page, our online game night guide and our article on hybrid events.