The closest alternatives to Whereby on Lister are Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
How to choose an alternative to Whereby
Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
Closest to Whereby by the rankings they share: Zoom (3 rankings), Microsoft Teams (3 rankings) and Cisco Webex (3 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Jitsi Meet, Skype for Business (Microsoft Skype) and Discord.
Stated starting prices: Zoom (£12.79/user/month), Microsoft Teams (3.30 GBP per user per month), Cisco Webex (£12.00/user/month), Google Meet (£5.00/user/month), GoToMeeting (£9.75/user/month), RingCentral Video ($15.99 USD per user per month) and Slack (6.67 GBP per user per month).
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
Each alternative in brief
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#1 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms: Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing platform offering HD video, screen sharing, and recording capabilities. Known for its user-friendly interface and reliable performance, Zoom supports up to 1,000 participants and integrates with numerous third-party applications.
PROS- Extremely reliable connection quality
- Very intuitive user interface
CONS- Free tier limits group meetings to 40 minutes
95.0
02
Chat, meet, call, and collaborate
#2 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms: Microsoft Teams integrates video conferencing, chat, file storage, and Office apps into one platform. It seamlessly connects with Microsoft 365 applications and enterprise directory services, making it ideal for organisations already using Office ecosystems.
PROS- Deep integration with Microsoft Office applications
- Robust enterprise-grade security and compliance features
CONS- Interface can feel cluttered and overwhelming
- Resource heavy application performance on desktop
92.7
03
#3 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software: Cisco Webex is a comprehensive unified communication solution offering secure video meetings, webinars, and events. It emphasises security and encryption, meeting stringent compliance requirements, and provides a global network for reliable HD-quality video across time zones.
PROS- Excellent security and encryption standards
- High-quality audio and video performance
CONS- Interface can feel overly complex for casual users
90.3
04
#3 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms: Google Meet is a secure video conferencing service integrated into Google Workspace. It offers real-time captions, noise cancellation, and automatic low-light correction, with built-in integration to Google Calendar and Gmail.
PROS- Seamless integration with Google Calendar
- No downloads required for browser users
CONS- Fewer advanced features than dedicated competitors
90.3
05
#5 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms: Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing platform offering end-to-end encryption and no account requirements. Users can start meetings instantly with a shareable URL, making it highly accessible and privacy-focused.
PROS- No account or registration required
- Strong focus on user privacy and security
CONS- Lacks advanced enterprise management features
- Call stability depends heavily on self-hosting resources
85.7
06
#5 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Tools: A reliable online meeting and video conferencing software tailored for business professionals seeking straightforward remote connectivity.
PROS- Reliable mobile applications
- Quick meeting startup times
CONS- Pricing is higher compared to basic competitors
85.7
07
Legacy instant messaging platform with video calling capabilities
#9 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Software: Skype, owned by Microsoft, remains a widely used platform for one-on-one and small group video calls. Available as a consumer application, Skype integrates basic video conferencing, instant messaging, and screen sharing, though it is being gradually phased out in favour of Microsoft Teams.
PROS- Free service with built-in messaging and file sharing
- Extremely accessible and widely recognised globally with large existing user base
CONS- Declining investment and gradual feature deprecation in favour of Teams
- Performance and reliability concerns compared to dedicated modern platforms
76.3
08
Unified communications for the cloud
#6 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Platforms: RingCentral Video is part of the RingCentral unified communications platform, integrating video conferencing, voice, and messaging. It targets mid-market to enterprise organisations seeking comprehensive communications solutions in a single platform.
PROS- Unified platform combining video, voice, and messaging reduces tool sprawl
- Strong telephony integration and mobile applications
CONS- Pricing is higher than standalone video solutions
- Feature complexity may overwhelm small businesses seeking simple video conferencing
83.3
09
Where work happens
#6 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Tools: A popular channel-based messaging platform that includes built-in voice and video calling capabilities for quick team syncs.
PROS- Extensive app directory with thousands of integrations
- Intuitive and highly customisable user interface
CONS- Can become expensive for larger organisations
- Message history is limited on the free tier
83.3
10
Your place to talk and hang out
#7 in Top 10 Video Conferencing Tools: A voice, video, and text communication service widely used by communities, offering low-latency screensharing and casual drop-in channels.
PROS- Exceptional free voice and video channels
- Highly customisable bots and automation
CONS- Less structured for formal corporate hierarchy
- Notifications can be distracting outside of work hours
81.0