{"id":157678,"date":"2024-01-25T13:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=157678"},"modified":"2024-02-09T14:53:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:53:29","slug":"best-video-conferencing-software-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/video-conferencing\/best-video-conferencing-software-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Best video conferencing software for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you make a purchase through the links on our site, we may earn a commission from the retailers of the products we have reviewed, some of whom pay to be featured on our site. This helps Startups.co.uk to provide free advice for our readers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text title_type=”h1″]”We use Zoom here, what do you use?” That pre-meeting sensecheck probably feels familiar to any of us who’ve tried to set up a video conference call<\/strong><\/a> in this age of remote and flexible working. It’s challenging enough picking a video call tool for your own staff to use. But, things get really sticky when you’re picking a platform that’s effortless for external calls with clients and stakeholders, plus can fit in seamlessly with your VoIP phone system<\/strong><\/a>, internal messaging and file storage.\n

In short, the last thing you want is all the friction of setting up a video call causing you to lose the momentum of a meeting, or the possibility of landing an important client or sale.<\/p>\n

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the simplest video conference tools that small business owners can choose. The pandemic is behind us, and no business user should be putting up with time limits on their video calls or a maximum number of guests per call. You want a platform that’s fit for a quarterly business-wide all hands, not a remote yoga session.<\/p>\n

We’ll talk you through the main players on the market, and why we’d recommend some in particular. Plus, we discuss the merits and drawbacks of free video calling software for business users.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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  1. Google Meet<\/a> (part of Google Workspace)<\/strong>: simplest to use and with great business features<\/li>\n
  2. Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/a>: built-in for Microsoft 365 users, with constant new features and improvements<\/li>\n
  3. Zoom<\/strong><\/a> – best for brand familiarity<\/li>\n
  4. GoToMeeting<\/strong><\/a>: best for advanced features<\/li>\n
  5. RingCentral Meetings<\/strong><\/a>: best for VoIP integration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Best video conferencing apps: an overview<\/h2>\n

    Video calling apps can be basic, or have every bell and whistle going. But if you do want these bells and whistles, you’ll have to pay for them. Thankfully, even the best video conferencing apps aren’t expensive, with paid plans from the likes of Zoom and GoToMeeting offering small businesses all the features they need for a small monthly fee.<\/p>\n

    But it’s not all about the paid plans – all of our apps offer free video conferencing options<\/a>, with trusty Skype and the popular Google Meet video conferencing app making the list for those looking for a more basic offering.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n <\/p>

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    We’ve been supporting businesses for over 20 years. In that time, we’ve built up a wealth of knowledge of the video conferencing features and tools that businesses need to keep communication and meetings as normal as possible when working remotely.<\/p>\n

    Whether you’re wanting high quality video and audio, screen sharing, conference recording, minimal participants, or hundreds of employees from multiple offices tuning in, our experts have picked out the best video calling apps to suit a range of small business needs.<\/p>\n

    To compile this list, we’ve focused on the following key factors:<\/p>\n