Video calls are essential for remote work. Many tools offer free tiers with generous limits. Here are 10 free video conferencing tools.
1. Zoom (Free tier)
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Zoom's free tier allows unlimited 1:1 meetings and 40‑minute limit for group meetings (up to 100 participants). Screen sharing, recording (local), and breakout rooms included. The most popular choice.
2. Google Meet (Free)
Google Meet is free with any Google account. Group meetings up to 60 minutes (1 hour), 100 participants. No download required – works in browser. Integrated with Google Calendar and Gmail.
3. Microsoft Teams (Free tier)
URL: https://teams.microsoft.com
Teams free tier includes up to 60‑minute group meetings, 100 participants, 5 GB of file storage per user. Chat, file sharing, and app integrations.
4. Jitsi Meet (Free, open source)
URL: https://meet.jit.si
Jitsi Meet is completely free and open source. No account needed, no time limits, up to 100 participants. You can self‑host for full privacy. Screen sharing, chat, and end‑to‑end encryption.
5. Whereby (Free tier)
URL: https://whereby.com
Whereby's free tier gives you one meeting room with up to 60‑minute limit, 100 participants. Browser‑based, no download. Simple and clean interface.
6. Discord (Free)
URL: https://discord.com
Discord is popular for gaming communities but works well for team calls. Free video calls up to 50 participants, screen sharing, and persistent chat channels. No time limit.
7. Skype (Free)
URL: https://skype.com
Skype's free tier allows group video calls up to 100 participants, 24 hours. Screen sharing, live subtitles, and recording. Good for informal meetings.
8. Cisco Webex (Free tier)
URL: https://webex.com
Webex free tier includes 40‑minute group meetings, 100 participants, screen sharing, and whiteboard. More enterprise‑oriented features.
9. Zoho Meeting (Free tier)
Zoho Meeting's free tier offers 60‑minute group meetings, up to 100 participants, screen sharing, and recording. No time limit on 1:1 calls.
10. Lifesize (Free tier)
URL: https://lifesize.com
Lifesize free tier includes 50‑minute group meetings, up to 25 participants, screen sharing, and recording. Requires sign‑up.
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