More utility
Zoom
Personal chats
Google Duo
Zoom has quickly become the de facto service for professional video calling, and for good reason. This is one of the most robust video chatting platforms, offering features like in-call text chats, the ability to record and share Zoom calls, and support for group calls up to 300 people. You can use Zoom for personal use, but it’s better-suited for businesspeople.
Free, $20/month at Zoom
Pros
- Free plan is good for personal use
- Group calls up to 300 people
- Record and share meetings
- In-call text chat
- Lots of tools for business/enterprise use
Cons
- Many features limited to paid versions
- Not as plug-and-play as Duo
If Zoom is the best video calling service for professionals, Google Duo is the app to beat if you just want a free and easy way to chat with friends and family. Duo manages to pack in a ton of great features…
