Slack is best known for its instant messaging, but did you know it also offers multiple audio and video solutions? Business: $15.97/month with everything in Pro + priority support and more.Pro: $8.97/month with everything in free plan + zero time limit in meetings and more.Free for group meetings for up to 45 minutes.No recording tool, but it’s in the works according to the website.Meetings are capped at 50 participants max, including paid plans.Games: Built-in team-centric features, including bonding games like Boom Party and Curve Fever and the Vibes feature that allows you to add music to your co-working sessions.User interface: Insanely unique and sleek interface.Pricing: Excellent free plan with access to unlimited 1:1 meetings without time limits, integrations with Slack and Google Calendar, and AI noise suppression.Echo Prevention: Collaborate effectively with your team in the same space on your laptop with multiple mics and speakers enabled in the same room, thanks to Around’s unique signal processing engine.Whether your team is editing documents in a co-working space, reviewing codes in a hotel suite (we see you’re a Sumo-ling of refined taste!), or brainstorming in a startup house, this platform’s proprietary tech and team-friendly features will help you meet more efficiently and get more work done. Best for hybrid-remote teams: AroundĪround is a reimagined video collaboration platform for hybrid-remote teams to “create, collaborate, and celebrate together.”

Often, it’s challenging to fix these pesky audio issues despite changing the settings and reinstalling the program.

Videos are pixelated and freeze at times, making it unsuitable for professional meetings. While the giant video communication platform does offer a generous free plan (i.e., hosts up to 100 participants and unlimited group meetings for 40 minutes), its quality is a constant cause of worry. Zoom has come a long way, but that’s not stopping users from searching for alternatives.

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