Ranked list

Best Video Conferencing Tools in 2026

By Louis Corneloup · Updated October 14, 2026

Video calls and virtual meetings

Key Takeaways

Microsoft Teams is our overall pick for video conferencing in 2026, and our free pick. Overall and free pick: Free plan; cheapest paid plan Essentials, $4/mo. Rated 4.4/5 across G2 and Capterra (30,473 ratings, Sep 2026).
We evaluated 63 video conferencing tools to create this ranking.
6 of the 10 tools listed here have a free plan.

Publications that cover the tools tracked here

63 tools evaluated
10 top picks
6 with a free plan

Video conferencing as a category is largely solved technically: call quality, recording, and basic collaboration are commodified. The real differentiators now are integration with your team's primary work hub (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack), advanced features like AI meeting notes, and pricing for large all-hands or external calls.

10 top video conferencing tools compared

Video conferencing tools compared on starting price (cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026), average user rating with each review site's own score, and the hidden cost to watch for.
Tool	Starting price (Oct 2026)	Rating	Watch out for
Microsoft Teams	Price: $4/mo	4.4 out of 5, from 30,473 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.4 · Capterra 4.5	n/a
GoTo Meeting	Price: $12/mo	4.3 out of 5, from 28,658 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.2 · Capterra 4.4	n/a
Google Meet	Price: $6.8/mo	4.4 out of 5, from 2,964 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot G2 4.6 · Trustpilot 3.8	Watch out: Storage limits can be restrictive for larger teams.
Zoom	Price: Free + paid	3.4 out of 5, from 56,859 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot G2 4.5 · Trustpilot 1.3	Watch out: Cloud recording storage fills fast: Pro and Business include only 10GB (about 10-15 hours of recordings). Enterprise gets unlimited recording storage, the only plan where this is not an issue.
Cisco Webex	Price: Free + paid	4.1 out of 5, from 20,107 ratings across G2, Capterra and SourceForge G2 4.2 · Capterra 4.4	n/a
Zoom Phone	Price: $10/mo	4.6 out of 5, from 2,917 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.6 · Capterra 4.5	Watch out: Optional international add-on for Unlimited
GoTo Webinar	Price: Not published	4.3 out of 5, from 2,885 ratings across PeerSpot, G2 and Capterra Capterra 4.5 · G2 4.2	Watch out: Annual-only discounts; no monthly option shown
Livestorm	Price: $99/mo	4.4 out of 5, from 2,157 ratings across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra G2 4.4 · Capterra 4.7	n/a
GoTo Connect	Price: $26/mo	4.4 out of 5, from 2,086 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.4 · Capterra 4.5	Watch out: Hardware costs for desk phones not included
Whereby	Price: $6.99/mo	4.5 out of 5, from 1,345 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra G2 4.6 · Capterra 4.5	Watch out: No annual discount explicitly mentioned, could be a hidden cost.

Video Conferencing pricing compared

Video Conferencing pricing, as of October 2026
Tool	Cheapest paid plan	Free plan	Billing basis
Microsoft Teams	Cheapest paid plan: Essentials, $4/mo	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Per user, billed monthly
GoTo Meeting	Cheapest paid plan: Professional, $12/mo	Free plan: No	Billing: Billed monthly
Google Meet	Cheapest paid plan: Business Starter, €6.80/mo (billed yearly)	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Per user, billed yearly
Zoom	Cheapest paid plan: Not published	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Not published
Cisco Webex	Cheapest paid plan: Not published	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Not published
Zoom Phone	Cheapest paid plan: US & Canada Metered, $10/mo	Free plan: No	Billing: Per user, billed monthly
GoTo Webinar	Cheapest paid plan: Not published	Free plan: No	Billing: Not published
Livestorm	Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $99/mo	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Billed monthly
GoTo Connect	Cheapest paid plan: Phone System, $26/mo	Free plan: No	Billing: Per user, billed monthly
Whereby	Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $6.99/mo	Free plan: Yes	Billing: Billed monthly

Toolradar pricing data, last verified October 2026. Prices are the cheapest paid plan converted to a monthly figure; "Not published" means the vendor publishes no price for a self-serve paid plan. 7 of 10 tools publish a paid price; median cheapest paid plan $10/mo.

Toolradar data

The video conferencing tools market in numbers

Toolradar data: Toolradar tracks 63 video conferencing tools as of October 23, 2026. 67% of the video conferencing tools on Toolradar are free, freemium or open source. Toolradar re-checked the pricing of 86% of video conferencing tools in the last 90 days. Toolradar aggregates 161,574 public user reviews (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites) across 46 rated video conferencing tools. The most cross-shopped video conferencing tool is RingCentral Events, listed as an alternative to 71 other tools on Toolradar. The most compared video conferencing tool on Toolradar over the last 90 days is Discord, with 728 side-by-side comparisons. Computed from the Toolradar catalog and on-site activity.

63 video conferencing tools tracked
67% are free, freemium or open source
86% of prices re-checked in the last 90 days
161,574 public user reviews aggregated across 46 rated tools

Most cross-shopped video conferencing tools on Toolradar, as of October 2026 Listed as an alternative to the most other tools on Toolradar
Rank	Tool	Listed as an alternative to
1	RingCentral Events	71 tools
2	tl;dv	71 tools
3	Discord	60 tools

Most compared video conferencing tools on Toolradar, last 90 days to October 2026 Side-by-side comparisons by visitors, last 90 days
Rank	Tool	Comparisons
1	Discord	728
2	Microsoft Teams	626
3	Zoom	404

Source and method: live video conferencing tools statistics

Video Conferencing leaderboards from Toolradar data

Toolradar ranks Video Conferencing tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Oct 2026.

CSV

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit

Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.

Counted among 21 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit, Video Conferencing tools on Toolradar, as of Oct 2026
#	Tool	Entry plan
1	Mailbox.org	$1/mo
2	Discord	$2.99/mo, billed monthly
3	Jitsi Meet	$5/mo, billed monthly
4	Saydi	$6.29/mo, billed monthly
5	Whereby	$6.99/mo, billed monthly

Lowest entry price, per-user plans

Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.

Counted among 10 tools priced per user, verified price.

Lowest entry price, per-user plans, Video Conferencing tools on Toolradar, as of Oct 2026
#	Tool	Entry plan
1	Troop Messenger	$2.50/user/mo, billed monthly
2	Microsoft Teams	$4/user/mo, billed monthly
3	MeetFox	$10/user/mo, billed monthly
3	Zoom Phone	$10/user/mo, billed monthly
5	Redbooth	$12/user/mo, billed monthly

A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 31 of 62 Video Conferencing tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Video Conferencing leaderboards”, Oct 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Video Conferencing statistics.

How the top video conferencing tools compare

6 of the 10 video conferencing tools listed here have a free plan (Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Cisco Webex, Livestorm, Whereby); the other 4 (GoTo Meeting, Zoom Phone, GoTo Webinar, GoTo Connect) are paid only. Teams on a budget should start with Microsoft Teams, our free pick.

Rankings are computed from G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions. Editorial policy

Top video conferencing tools

Order: Toolradar ranking score, which is the public review volume times the average rating on G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites, plus media mentions (recent ones count more). Paid placements are labelled and never change the score. How we rank.

Microsoft Teams

Free plan

Unite chat, meetings, and files with Microsoft 365

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 30,473 ratings, Sep 2026

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform combining chat, meetings, and file sharing. Deeply integrated with Microsoft 365 for documents and email. Channels organize team communication by topic. Video meetings with Together mode and background effects. Third-party apps extend functionality. Where Microsoft 365 users work together.

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Used Microsoft Teams? Rate it

Pro: Microsoft 365 integration
Pro: Full collaboration suite
Pro: Free tier

Con: Can be overwhelming
Con: Requires Microsoft ecosystem

Good value

Microsoft Teams is the most cost-effective business communication platform when bundled with Microsoft 365.

GoTo Meeting

Paid

Video conferencing for businesses

4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 28,658 ratings, Sep 2026

GoTo Meeting provides video conferencing for businesses. Schedule meetings, share screens, record sessions-reliable video calls without the fuss. The platform is mature and stable. Enterprise features exist. The experience is predictable. Organizations wanting straightforward video conferencing choose GoTo Meeting for reliable business meetings.

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Used GoTo Meeting? Rate it

Pro: Reliable video conferencing
Pro: Good for business
Pro: Screen sharing

Con: Expensive
Con: UI dated

Good value

GoTo Meeting's pricing is competitive, especially the Professional tier at $12/month for 150 participants, which offers strong value.

Google Meet

Free plan

Seamless video meetings for Google Workspace users

4.4 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 2,964 ratings, Sep 2026

Google Meet is Google's video conferencing platform integrated with Google Workspace. Join meetings from Calendar or Gmail with one click. Live captions transcribe in real-time. Screen sharing and virtual backgrounds included. Enterprise features include recording and breakout rooms. Video meetings that work seamlessly for Google users.

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Used Google Meet? Rate it

Pro: Free for personal use
Pro: Google integration
Pro: Simple interface

Con: Limited features on free
Con: Requires Google account

Good value

Google Meet's pricing is fair, especially with a robust free tier and competitive paid options.

Watch out

Storage limits can be restrictive for larger teams.

Zoom

Free plan

Connect, communicate, and collaborate with HD video meetings

3.4 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 56,859 ratings, Sep 2026

Zoom is a video communications platform that brings people together to connect, communicate, and collaborate. HD video meetings with up to 1,000 participants. Webinars reach large audiences with interactive features. Zoom Phone provides cloud calling. Zoom Rooms brings video to conference rooms. The platform that became synonymous with video meetings.

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Used Zoom? Rate it

Pro: Reliable video quality
Pro: Easy to use
Pro: Good for large meetings

Con: Free plan has time limits
Con: Security concerns historically

Good value

The AI Companion (meeting summaries, smart recording) is included free on paid plans, a genuine competitive advantage over Google Meet and Teams, which charge extra for comparable AI features.

Watch out

Cloud recording storage fills fast: Pro and Business include only 10GB (about 10-15 hours of recordings). Enterprise gets unlimited recording storage, the only plan where this is not an issue.

Cisco Webex

Free plan

Video conferencing & collaboration

4.1 /5 across G2, Capterra and SourceForge · 20,107 ratings, Sep 2026

Cisco Webex is an enterprise collaboration platform for video meetings, messaging, and calling. HD video and AI features like noise removal and transcription. Hardware integration with Webex devices for meeting rooms. Security and compliance for regulated industries. Webex Suite combines meetings, messaging, and calling. Enterprise-grade collaboration from a company enterprises trust.

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Used Cisco Webex? Rate it

Pro: Enterprise security
Pro: Reliable quality
Pro: Full suite

Con: Complex pricing
Con: Less intuitive

Good value

Webex's pricing is generous for small teams with its robust Free tier offering unlimited meetings up to 40 minutes and 100 attendees.

Zoom Phone

Paid

Cloud phone system with HD voice and intelligent routing

4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,917 ratings, Sep 2026

Zoom Phone is a cloud phone system that brings the simplicity of Zoom to business calling. Features HD voice, intelligent call routing, and admin console.

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Used Zoom Phone? Rate it

Pro: Integrated with the Zoom platform for a unified communication experience (meetings, chat, phone)
Pro: Offers global coverage with local numbers in 47+ countries and calling plans in 100+ countries
Pro: Provides advanced contact center features for improved customer service and agent productivity

Con: Reliance on internet connectivity means call quality can be affected by network issues
Con: Requires existing Zoom infrastructure or adoption, which may be a barrier for non-Zoom users

Good value

Zoom Phone's pricing is generally fair, offering competitive rates for its features.

Watch out

Optional international add-on for Unlimited

GoTo Webinar

Paid

Host engaging online events with end-to-end management

4.3 /5 across PeerSpot, G2 and Capterra · 2,885 ratings, Sep 2026

GoTo Webinar is a comprehensive webinar and virtual conference platform designed to help professionals host engaging online events, from marketing keynotes and employee trainings to campus-wide lectures and global conferences. The platform provides an all-in-one solution that covers the entire event lifecycle, including pre-event setup with custom branded registration pages and automated email workflows, live event engagement through interactive polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms, and post-event analytics for tracking attendance and lead data. With enterprise-grade security, session encryption, and GDPR compliance, it ensures a secure and reliable experience for hosts and attendees alike. The platform also supports Simulive events, allowing hosts to pre-record content and combine it with live interactive elements for a hybrid experience.

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Used GoTo Webinar? Rate it

Pro: All-in-one platform covering the entire webinar lifecycle from registration to analytics.
Pro: Strong engagement toolkit with polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms to keep audiences involved.
Pro: Enterprise-grade security and compliance suitable for sensitive corporate and educational events.

Con: Attendees must join via a web browser or app, which may require an internet connection.
Con: Advanced features like Simulive and custom integrations may be limited to higher-tier plans.

Fair value

GoTo Webinar's pricing is expensive compared to many competitors, especially since the 'Reach' tier lacks a listed price and likely starts high.

Watch out

Annual-only discounts; no monthly option shown

Livestorm

Free plan

Video conferencing software for webinars and virtual meetings, designed for engagement and efficiency.

4.4 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 2,157 ratings, Sep 2026

Livestorm is an all-in-one video platform designed for hosting dynamic online events, including webinars, virtual meetings, product demonstrations, and training sessions. It caters to marketing teams, sales professionals, HR, and internal communications, offering intuitive functionalities to run any event in minutes. The platform emphasizes brand consistency with customizable templates and permissions, and improves efficiency through seamless data transfer with CRMs. Livestorm provides a comprehensive suite of features covering the entire event lifecycle, from registration and promotion to live engagement and post-event analytics. Key functionalities include customizable registration pages, email cadences, marketing automation integrations, interactive polls, Q&A, breakout rooms, and advanced reporting. It also incorporates AI-powered features for content repurposing, captions in multiple languages, transcripts, and tools for generating webinar titles, outlines, and video scripts. Livestorm is EU-hosted, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant, ensuring data security and privacy.

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Used Livestorm? Rate it

Pro: Webinar platform
Pro: Good automation
Pro: Registration pages

Con: Expensive
Con: Attendee limits

Fair value

Livestorm's pricing is on the higher side compared to some market alternatives, especially with the Pro tier starting at $99/month for 500 attendees.

GoTo Connect

Paid

Cloud phone and meeting system

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,086 ratings, Sep 2026

GoTo Connect is a unified communications solution with cloud phone, video meetings, and messaging. Features intelligent call routing and integrations.

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Used GoTo Connect? Rate it

Pro: All-in-one platform for phone system, customer experience (CX), and contact center, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
Pro: AI-powered features like AI Receptionist, call summaries, sentiment analysis, and topic monitoring enhance productivity and customer interactions.
Pro: Award-winning cloud-based phone system with softphone capabilities and SMS, suitable for office, home, or mobile use.

Con: While integrations are mentioned, a comprehensive list of supported third-party applications is not readily available.

Good value

GoTo Connect's pricing, starting at $26/month for 'Phone System' and escalating to $80/month for 'Contact Center', appears competitive for businesses needing a comprehensive communication solution.

Watch out

Hardware costs for desk phones not included

Whereby

Free plan

Easy video meetings without downloads

4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,345 ratings, Sep 2026

Whereby provides video meetings in browser. No downloads, just meetings-video calls with minimal friction. The browser-native approach is convenient. The simplicity is the feature. The embedding works. Teams wanting frictionless video meetings use Whereby for browser-based calls.

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Used Whereby? Rate it

Pro: No download needed
Pro: Simple to use
Pro: Good for embedded

Con: Limited features vs Zoom
Con: Participant limits

Good value

Whereby's pricing is fair, offering a generous Free tier for basic needs.

Watch out

No annual discount explicitly mentioned, could be a hidden cost.

Why other video conferencing tools didn't make our top 10

We evaluated 63 tools in this category and these 20 ranked 11 through 30. They're solid options that fell short on one or two axes (review depth, pricing transparency, feature parity), but worth a look if the leaders don't fit your stack or budget.

Doxy.me

The simple, free, and secure telemedicine platform for healthcare professionals.

Airmeet

Virtual event and webinar platform

Flock

Team messaging and collaboration platform

tl;dv

AI meeting recorder for sales and product

Vonage Business

Unified communications for voice, video, messaging, and SMS

Webex Calling

Unified cloud PBX for calling, meetings, and messaging

Brave Talk

Private, unlimited video calls in your browser, with no downloads or logins

Focusmate

Virtual body doubling for focused productivity and getting anything done, together.

RingCentral Events

Virtual, hybrid and onsite event platform (formerly Hopin)

Zoom Webinars

Scale video events to thousands with built-in engagement and integrations

ClickMeeting

Host professional webinars, online meetings, and e-learning sessions without installation.

Acquire

Unified customer service platform with video chat

Zoho Cliq

Optimized communication for your business with secure team chat and collaboration.

Run The World

Interactive virtual event platform

Jitsi

Free open source video conferencing

Zoho Cliq 7.0

Unified team collaboration with AI, meetings, and automation

Discord

Your place to talk and hang out

LiveWebinar

Host interactive webinars, online meetings, and virtual events with advanced customization and monetization.

Troop Messenger

AI-first team collaboration and instant messaging app for enterprises.

Ooma

Intelligent communications solutions for business and home, made simple.

Pricing breakdowns for video conferencing tools

Real plans and the hidden costs for each tool.

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63 tools

Tandem

Virtual office for remote teams

Free plan · Web

Kaltura

Powering video experiences for education, enterprise, and media companies.

Paid

Redbooth

Organize work, manage tasks, and streamline communication for faster project completion.

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

TalkRoute

Simple, reliable virtual phone system for business calls, texts, and video meetings.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux

Teamflow

Recreate the in-office experience for remote teams with a virtual office and collaborative meeting tools.

Custom · Web

BigBlueButton

A purpose-built virtual classroom empowering teachers and learners with engaging tools.

100% free · Web

MeetFox

Simplify scheduling, video calls, and payments for client meetings.

Free plan

Univid

The fast and engaging webinar platform for beautiful, branded, and high-converting online events.

Free plan · Web

Phone.com

Seamlessly manage business calls, texts, video, and voicemail from any device, anywhere.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android

Zencastr

Podcast recording in studio quality

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Butter

Video conferencing for workshops

Free plan

Jitsi Meet

Secure, high-quality video conferencing for everyone, directly in your browser.

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android, Chrome

Superpeer

Connect with your audience through live video, 1:1 calls, and community features.

Free plan

Wonder

Connect and collaborate in a dynamic, interactive virtual space.

Free plan

BlueJeans

Secure and reliable video conferencing for seamless collaboration and large-scale events.

Free plan

Mailbox.org

Secure and private email, cloud storage, video conferencing, and office suite for individuals and businesses.

Paid · Web

RingCentral

Cloud communications and contact center solutions

Paid · Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

Jami

Share freely and privately with end-to-end encrypted communication software.

100% free · Linux, Android, Windows, macOS, iOS

reception

Live in-app support to reduce churn and boost reviews for iOS apps.

Paid

Around

Video calls for in-the-moment collaboration and pair work

Free plan

We Focus Buddy

1-to-1 coworking sessions for focused work

100% free · Web

Pragli

This product has been discontinued.

100% free

Socio

The comprehensive platform for seamless in-person, virtual, and hybrid event management.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android

Edge Light for video calls

Virtual ring light browser extension to enhance your appearance in video calls.

Free plan · Chrome, macOS, Windows, Linux

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In-depth: why these tools made the cut

Why Microsoft Teams wins by virtue of being included

Microsoft Teams review

Teams won the enterprise video market by being bundled with Microsoft 365. For organizations already paying for E3 or E5 licenses, switching to a paid Zoom or Meet adds cost for no clear benefit. The integration with Outlook calendars, SharePoint files, and Entra ID identity is genuinely deep, better than any third-party tool can achieve.

The weakness is Teams' breadth: it tries to be chat, meetings, files, calling, and more, and the UI shows it. Pure-play tools (Slack for chat, Zoom for external calls) often feel snappier for their specific use case. For internal-only meetings inside a Microsoft shop, Teams is the rational default; for external-heavy use, many teams still run Zoom alongside.

Why GoTo Meeting persists for SMB

GoTo Meeting review

GoTo Meeting (LogMeIn) targets the SMB band that doesn't have an enterprise IT contract and finds Zoom's pricing or feature set excessive. The product is competent (reliable calls, decent recording, simple admin) at a price point that undercuts Zoom Business. The integrations are lighter but adequate for SMBs.

GoTo Meeting isn't widely adopted in the way Zoom or Teams is, so external guests often have to install something new. It's a reasonable choice for a 20-person company that wants reliable internal video without paying enterprise pricing, but the network effect of Zoom keeps it from being a default.

Why Webex remains relevant for enterprise

Cisco Webex review

Cisco Webex is the legacy enterprise video tool that pre-dates Zoom by a decade. In large enterprises with existing Cisco hardware and call manager infrastructure, Webex remains the path of least resistance: the integration with on-prem PBX, call recording compliance, and Cisco's video room hardware is unmatched.

For most modern companies (especially those without Cisco hardware), Webex feels dated next to Zoom or Teams. Webex's market share is shrinking outside the enterprise base. Pick Webex if you're already in the Cisco ecosystem; otherwise, Teams or Zoom will get you to value faster.

Why Whereby is the friction-free pick for external calls

Whereby review

Whereby's pitch is 'no downloads, no accounts, just a link your guest clicks.' For consulting calls, support sessions, candidate interviews, and any meeting where the other side isn't on your video tool, that simplicity is a real advantage. The browser-only model also reduces the support burden on guests.

The trade-off is depth. Whereby doesn't have the breadcast features of Zoom Events, the AI notes of Fathom, or the deep integration of Teams. It's a focused tool for friction-free guest meetings. Many teams run Whereby for external sales calls and Teams/Meet for everything internal.

How to choose video conferencing software

Most companies don't deliberately pick a video tool: they default to whatever ships with their email/calendar suite, then layer additional tools for specific use cases (sales calls, webinars, customer support). Make the default deliberate, and add specialists only where they earn their keep.

Default to your suite
Microsoft 365 shops get Teams included; Google Workspace shops get Meet. Both are good enough for the vast majority of internal meetings, and the integration with the suite (calendar invites, file sharing, identity) is meaningfully better than a third-party tool. Start there.
Identify use cases that justify a second tool
External-heavy sales/CS calls (Zoom remains the path of least resistance for non-employees), webinars (Livestorm, Demio, Zoom Webinar), large all-hands (Zoom Events, RingCentral Events), or AI meeting notes (Fathom, Otter, Fellow) are where teams add specialized tools. Don't add a second video tool 'just in case', because the cost is calendar fragmentation across reps.
Audit hardware compatibility
If your offices have conference room hardware (Logitech Tap, Poly, etc.), check that the firmware and certifications match your video tool. Teams Rooms requires specific certified hardware; Zoom Rooms requires its own. Mixed environments are painful; standardize before deploying.
Plan for recording and storage costs
Recordings accumulate fast. Teams stores them in OneDrive (counts against your tenant storage), Zoom has its own cloud (paid tiers), Google Meet stores in Drive. For sales teams recording every call, separate transcription tools (Gong, Chorus, Fathom) often replace the native recording with their own searchable index.

Honorable mentions

Tools that didn't crack the headline list but deserve a look depending on what you optimize for.

Discord Best for community-driven or casual video
Discord's voice/video channels are excellent for community-driven use cases (Twitch communities, dev open-source projects, study groups). Not a business video tool, but worth mentioning because the search query lands here for people building communities.
Krisp Best AI noise suppression overlay
Krisp isn't a video tool; it's a noise-cancellation and meeting-notes overlay that sits on top of Zoom, Teams, or any other call. If background noise or meeting summaries are pain points, layer Krisp on your existing tool rather than switching.

Best Video Conferencing for

How we ranked these video conferencing tools

We rank by real-world signal: G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions (volume and recency). Pricing is re-checked and the ranking refreshed monthly.

Tools evaluated: 63
With free plan: 65%; 40 of the 62 tools we rank
Last updated: October 2026

Toolradar Research

The data behind video conferencing tools

First-party analyses built from our full catalog, methodology published.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best video conferencing tool in 2026?

Based on our analysis of 63 video conferencing tools, Microsoft Teams is our overall video conferencing pick. The next tools on the list are GoTo Meeting, Google Meet, Zoom. Rankings use G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions.

What are the top 3 video conferencing tools?

The top 3 video conferencing tools in 2026, ranked by Toolradar, are: 1) Microsoft Teams, Unite chat, meetings, and files with Microsoft 365. 2) GoTo Meeting, Video conferencing for businesses. 3) Google Meet, Seamless video meetings for Google Workspace users.

Are there free video conferencing tools?

Yes. Microsoft Teams is our free video conferencing pick (free plan alongside paid plans). 6 of the 10 tools on this page have a free plan. Among the 62 video conferencing tools we rank, 40 have a free plan.

How do I choose the right video conferencing tool?

Start by defining your team size, budget, and must-have features. Microsoft Teams is our overall video conferencing pick. Compare all 63 options side by side on Toolradar.

Cite this page: Toolradar, "Best Video Conferencing Tools in 2026", updated October 2026, https://toolradar.com/best/video-conferencing

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Top 3 video conferencing tools

Microsoft Teams

GoTo Meeting

Google Meet

10 top video conferencing tools compared

Video Conferencing pricing compared

The video conferencing tools market in numbers

Video Conferencing leaderboards from Toolradar data

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit

Lowest entry price, per-user plans

How the top video conferencing tools compare

Top video conferencing tools

Microsoft Teams

GoTo Meeting

Google Meet

Zoom

Cisco Webex

Zoom Phone

GoTo Webinar

Livestorm

GoTo Connect

Whereby

Why other video conferencing tools didn't make our top 10

Popular video conferencing comparisons

Pricing breakdowns for video conferencing tools

Browse all video conferencing tools

In-depth: why these tools made the cut

How to choose video conferencing software

Default to your suite

Identify use cases that justify a second tool

Audit hardware compatibility

Plan for recording and storage costs

Honorable mentions

Best Video Conferencing for

How we ranked these video conferencing tools

The data behind video conferencing tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best video conferencing tool in 2026?

What are the top 3 video conferencing tools?

Are there free video conferencing tools?

How do I choose the right video conferencing tool?

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