In the view of the COVID pandemic all over the world, all the work be it IT field, education , administration and basic communication are now handled by Video Conferencing App. With majority of the population still restricted around their home in one way or other, online video conferencing app such as Zoom, Google Meet has taken the center stage. In the past 3-4 months, Zoom App has grown in astronomical numbers as it was having the most basic features and easy availability during the start of the Covid issue.
However, seeing the opportunity in this space Apps such as Google Meet and Microsoft Teams have upgraded their offering with new features and with much required security. In India, recently Jio has announced the new JioMeet App video conferencing app similar to Zoom with much more features and at very less price. In this, post we will compare these various Apps with respect to features, supported users, platforms and many more.
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Comparison : JioMeet Vs Google Meet Vs Zoom vs MS Teams
| Comparison | JioMeet | Google Meet | Zoom | MS Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms Supported | Windows, Mac, iOS & Android | iOS & Android | Windows, Mac, iOS & Android | Windows, Mac, iOS & Android |
| Browser Support without Add-ons | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sign In Requirement | Not need if only joining meeting | Not need if only joining meeting in browser. Need to sign for mobile devices | Not need if only joining meeting | Not need if only joining meeting |
| Participants Limit | 100 ( Free ) | 100 ( Free ) 250 ( Paid ) | 100 ( Free) 1000 ( Paid ) | 300 (Free) Unlimited ( Paid ) |
| Paid Plans Details | No Details Yet | Starts from $10 up to $20 | Starts $14.99 up to $19.99 | Enterprise license |
| Time Limit | No limit | Call limit to 40mins to 60mins | Call limit to 40mins to 60mins | Call limit to 40mins |
| Video Call Quality | HD ( 720p ) resolution | HD ( 720p ) resolution | HD ( 720p ) resolution | HD ( 720p ) resolution |
| End-to-End encryption | Offers encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Controls Offered | Control microphone & camera for all participants | Control microphone & camera for all participants | Control microphone & camera for all participants | Control microphone & camera for all participants |
| Background Change | Change Background option | Background Blur option | Change Background & Blur option | Change Background & Blur option |
| Other Features | Waiting room, Screen sharing facility, Protection for passwords, Multi-device login | Screen sharing facility, Protection for passwords, Multi-device login, Messaging users | Screen sharing facility, Protection for passwords, Multi-device login, Messaging users, files | Screen sharing facility, Protection for passwords, Multi-device login, Messaging users, files |
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For users, who are planning for casual chat among friends and family we suggest to check out the JioMeet App as it is free with not many restrictions. It is also easily usable, if you are already an Jio customer.
For a safe and robust video calling app for business users , we recommend either MS teams or Google Meet.