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TOP 5

VIDEO CONFERENCING SOFTWARE IN 2021

For decades the prediction of remote working has been lingering, and now with the coronavirus outbreak, remote working is the only choice for us. The benefits of remote working have been felt by multiple workers and in particular by the white-collar staff. All individuals, distinctly the one’s involved in IT and BPO industries are reaping the advantages of WFH culture, together with a better work-life balance, lower living cost and diminished physical health risk. The availability of technology and highly efficient software programs have made it possible to continue our jobs at ease. Now, one such software that has made the WFH feasible is the Video Conferencing Software. As employees are working from home, they need to constantly be in touch with their colleagues, Team Leaders, and Managers for the smooth running of the work. Video Conferencing Software is making it all happen for us. This article will discuss the top 5 such video conferencing software.

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Zoom is one of the widely used software that has made video communications uncomplicated and secure for all of us. It provides a platform for people to arrange video meetings, webinars, group chats across multiple devices. Pros: Easy to customize, very user-friendly with video recording facility. Cons: There might be changes in audio and video quality due to poor connection, the mobile version is not as good as the desktop version. Free/Premium Rates: Basic: Free Pro: $149.90 /year/license (approx.) Business: $199.90 /year/license (approx.) Enterprise: $240.00 /year/license (approx.) Most suitable for: Suitable for both personal & business use. Choose from their different versions depending on your specific business size.

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Zoom:

GoToMeeting is a leading video conferencing software that renders smooth communications and collaborations for remote workers. It is fast, reliable, and adaptable. Conference calls, screen sharing, in-meeting chats are among its primary features.

Pros: Simple to use, has HD video conferencing quality and great audio.Cons: Doesn’t work great on mobile devices, there’s no free plan available.Free/Premium Rates:Professional: $12.00/organizer/month (approx.)Business: $16.00/organizer/month (approx.)Enterprise: Offers Custom Price & Bundle savingsMost suitable for: Great for small to medium businesses as well as big enterprises.

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GoToMeeting:

Google Meet is another popular and extensively used video communication software that is a part of the Google Workforce Platform. This business-grade software is not just fast but can cater to a huge number of users at a time.Pros: Great for collaborating with your teammates, communicating with clients over video or audio conferences, doing a presentation and much more. Cons: One will have to have a Gmail account to access this video conferencing software.Free/Premium Rates: FreeMost suitable for: It is best suitable for small to medium-sized business as well as personal use.

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Google Meet:

This software is a part of Microsoft Office. Skype for Business is largely used for its user-friendly messaging and video calling features with screen-sharing & recording technology.

Pros: Allows group chat while video conferencing, great for messaging, sharing files, and screen recording.Cons: Sharing large files can get a little tricky, searching for messages can be a bit problematic too.Free/Premium Rates:Basic: $2/user /month (approx.)With Additional Features: $5/user /month (approx.)Most suitable for: Businesses that need a quick start with secure online meetings, chats, and cloud storage - all for free.

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Skype for Business:

Microsoft Teams is another chat-based free video conferencing software developed by Microsoft. This software brings teams together with its amazing video conferencing and chats to a successful business.Pros: Is available on mobile, desktop, and on the web version, offers uninterrupted file search and backup. Cons: Limited flexibility, lack of notification.Free/Premium Rates: FreeMost suitable for: This software is best suited for small & mid-sized business enterprises.

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Microsoft Teams:

So, it is evident that this software has made WFH possible for all of us by allowing us to constantly be connected with our co-workers. Last but not the least, the video conferencing software is not just useful for workspaces but also helps us get in touch with our loved ones in a time like this.

Our company Cybertoss Pvt Ltd. is a fast-moving Business Process Outsourcing Company from Kolkata. Here, at Cybertoss, we provide services like Virtual Assistance, Admin Support that use these useful video conferencing software to efficiently communicate with our clients and teammates to get the job done smoothly and systematically. We also provide services like Web Design & Graphic Design, Web Content Writing, E-Commerce Support among others. Do visit our website to know more about our company and the services that we offer.

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