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Adapting to change can be difficult. Strategically it is the best thing to happen if you want to stay ahead of the competition. In current times keeping in mind the changes in the business environment, let us look at the virtual meeting platforms in India. In the early stages of lockdown, the Zoom app gained terrific traction. Many reasons fuelled this growth. There are many alternatives in the market and it would be better to make informed choices. Let us check the top 5 video conferencing apps in India below:
Zoom Video Conferencing App
Zoom is one of the most straight forward apps in the market. I have personally attended many meetings on the same. Recently there have been issues regarding security and various apprehensions of data sharing. As of May 30th there is a Security Enhancement for the app to curtail these issues. Salient features of Zoom app are as follows.
- Host up to 100 Participants (FREE) to even 1000 Participants (ENTERPRISE)
- Time Limit of 40 Mins (FREE) to Unlimited (ENTERPRISE)
- Unlimited Number of Meetings
- HD Video and Voice
- Active Speaker Views
- Waiting Room Features
- Instant Meetings and Scheduled Meetings Options
- Local Recording in MP4 or M4A
- Private and Group Chats
- Raise Hand for Questions and Answers
To see all pricing plans of the Zoom Conferencing App in India-> Click Here
Cisco WebEx Meetings
Cisco has been the Veteran in Webinar Meetings for the corporate structures of India. Strategically they have positioned themselves as the industrial alternative to professional virtual meetings. Alternatively, its easy to integrate with other platforms like OneDrive, GitHub, Office 365, SalesForce, and others. Its available as free (Introduced in Covid-19 to support WFH Needs). This allows you to get all enterprise features including unlimited usage with no time restrictions. They provide support for up to 100 participants.
- Industry Leader of Video Conferencing Apps in India
- Easy collaboration between teams
- Hardware Integration with WebEx Devices by CISCO
- Video Conferencing App Integration
- Can Host Webcasting with up to 100000 Participants
- Active Remote Support
- Plans usually start at $13.50/user
To check out more about Cisco WebEx you can visit their site-> HERE
GoToMeeting Video Conferencing Apps in India
LogMeIn is the parent company of GoToMeeting. They have been major players in the market. Simplifying how people interact with each other and the world around them to drive meaningful insight, deeper relationships and better outcomes. They offer a free trial month which gives you access to premium features as well. GoToMeeting free plan allows you and your coworkers or friends to collaborate with high-quality screen sharing, webcams, VoIP audio and chat messaging in one session – no download needed.
- Recording of Sessions
- Co Organizers Addition to Help Facilitation
- Option of Dial In Phone Audio for Meetings
- Desktop and Mobile Apps for Full Access to Features
- Meetings from 40 Mins to 24 Hours
- 24/7 Support Team
To check details of their plans and pricing -> CLICK HERE
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Google Meet – Video Conferencing App
Through September 30, 2020, G Suite customers have free access to advanced Google Meet video conference features. Including larger meetings (up to 250 participants), live streaming, and recording. After September 30, Google Meet feature availability will be determined by the customer’s G Suite license agreement. Recorded meetings will stay in the respective owner’s Drive. Salient Features of the App are as follows.
- Tiled layout for larger calls
- Meet available in Gmail for Web
- High Quality Audio and Video
- Pin Mute or Remove Participants
- Recording a Meeting
- Gsuite Integration for Enterprise Customers
You can check out more about Google Meet-> HERE
Zoho Meetings – India’s CRM Unicorn
Zoho has been one of the biggest powerhouses in the Indian CRM Industry. They have revolutionized the way data management happens. One of their applications Meetings has taken a strategic turn to become a driving alternative for Video Conferencing Apps in India. The government of India has shortlisted ten companies including SaaS major Zoho and tech giant HCL Technologies, for developing a made-in-India video conferencing solution in India.
- RSVP Scheduling
- Chat Features
- Webcam Sharing
- Webinar Setups Possible
- Organization Admin Access
- Mobile and Desktop Apps
Check Out All Features and Plans -> HERE
Concluding Video Conferencing Apps in India
I have personally used most of the alternatives presented above. The best user friendly one is by no doubt GOOGLE MEET. Alternatively, if your organization already uses ZOHO then Zoho Meetings is also a formidable alternative. The Cisco WebEX has the best clarity and quality of meeting. They are the preferred choice for bigger organizations who can afford their pricing and devices. Moreover, GoToMeeting before Google Meet became free would be my choice for a quality and cheap alternative.
