Best video conferencing software
7 products compared on who they suit and what to pick instead. Facts checked November 4, 2026.
Our top picks
Google Meet
Best for teams already on Google Workspace who want meetings guests can join from a browser
LINE
Best for free video calls with friends, family and groups who already use LINE
Messenger
Best for video calls with friends and family who are already on Facebook
Microsoft Teams
Best for companies already on Microsoft 365 that want chat and meetings next to Outlook and OneDrive
All video conferencing software
- Google Meet Video meetings that run in the browser and plug into Gmail, Google Calendar and the rest of Google Workspace. Best for teams already on Google Workspace who want meetings guests can join from a browser Free plan
- LINE Messaging app with one-to-one and group voice and video calls for up to 500 people, on phones and computers. Best for free video calls with friends, family and groups who already use LINE Free plan
- Messenger Meta's chat app for messages, group chats and voice or video calls with your Facebook friends and family. Best for video calls with friends and family who are already on Facebook Free plan
- Microsoft Teams Team chat, video meetings and webinars from Microsoft, sold with Microsoft 365 for work. Best for companies already on Microsoft 365 that want chat and meetings next to Outlook and OneDrive Free plan
- Slack Team chat in channels, with quick audio and video huddles and AI search across your company's messages. Best for teams that work in chat all day and want quick calls in the same app Free plan
- WhatsApp Encrypted messages plus voice and video calls for up to 32 people, on your phone, computer or browser. Best for group video calls with friends, family and small teams who already use WhatsApp Free plan
- Zoom Video meetings for 100 to 1,000 people, with team chat, phone calling and AI meeting notes in one app. Best for businesses that host scheduled video calls with clients and outside guests Free plan
