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…