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Best Around alternatives
While Around is a popular video conferencing tool, many teams look for alternatives that better fit their specific needs, budget, or workflow preferences.
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Google Meet
Free tier
Video conferencing built into Google Workspace with screen sharing, recording, and live captions.
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Whereby
Free tier
Browser-based video meetings with no downloads required — share a link and people join instantly.
Quick comparison: Around vs Google Meet
| Feature | Around | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | Free |
Around comparisons
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Zoom vs Around
Around is the free option; Zoom charges $13.33/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Google Meet vs Around
Google Meet is built for google workspace users who need simple video calls. Around is built for remote teams wanting lightweight, always-on video. Pick the one that fits.
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Whereby vs Around
Whereby is built for teams wanting no-download video meetings. Around is built for remote teams wanting lightweight, always-on video. Pick the one that fits.
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Around vs Riverside
Around is the free option; Riverside charges $15/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Around vs Jitsi
Jitsi gives you open source and self-hosting; Around is a managed service. Which trade-off works for you?
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Around vs Daily.co
Around is built for remote teams wanting lightweight, always-on video. Daily.co is built for developers wanting to embed video calls in their app. Pick the one that fits.
More Video Conferencing tools
Zoom
Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars, and virtual events.
Google Meet
Video conferencing built into Google Workspace with screen sharing, recording, and live captions.
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with no downloads required — share a link and people join instantly.
Riverside
Studio-quality recording platform for podcasts and video with local recording and AI transcription.
Jitsi
Free, open-source video meeting solution with no account required and self-hosting option.
Daily.co
Video calling API and SDK for building custom video experiences in web and mobile apps.
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