VIDEO CONFERENCE: WHICH PLATFORM TO CHOOSE?

Is team communication important to you? Looking for the right video conferencing software?
Then you have come to the right place!

Analysis of strengths and weaknesses, price study, definition of the profile of the ideal client... Our objective is simple: to provide you with all the information we have to help you make the right decision.

 

Before starting…

Don't have time or simply don't feel like reading the entire comparison? We have thought of you and have put together all the essential information in a summary table that you can access right here:

 
  Zoom Teams Google Meet Webex Livestorm
Free version
(40 minutes max)

(30 hours max)

14-day free trial

(40 minutes max)

(20 minutes max)
For whom ? All professionals looking for an intuitive and universal solution ETIs / Start-ups / VSEs / large groups and schools that trust Office365 Businesses of all sizes / schools / the general public ( everyone, in fact ) Large companies ( but it also works for others) All those who want a taste of Made-in-France, safety and performance
MAIN ADVANTAGES

Integrated group messaging

Easy to set up and use

Tailored deployment

Integrated with the Office 365 ecosystem

New features introduced regularly

Available on PC and smartphones

No registration required

Great value for the price

Integrated with Google Workspace

Share screen and files from a mobile phone

Numerous options for professionals

Integrated with a wide range of software

Create online events and meetings

100% French Tech

Advanced webinar tools

Max number of participants Up to 1,000 Up to 1,000 Up to 1,000 Up to 1,000 Up to 3,000
Rates From £12.99 per month per user From £3.30 per month per user From £4.60 per month per user From £11.50 per month per user From €79 per month per user
 

DISCOVER OUR SELECTION OF 5 VIDEO CONFERENCE PLATFORMS

 
Zoom

The cloud video conferencing platform

Zoom could not be missing, without a doubt the star video conferencing software of 2020!
Straight from California, it owes its success to its ease of use, which has allowed it to ride the wave of teleworking around the world.
So, let's face it, at first glance Zoom seems like the ideal software. But what does it really do? The answer is here.

Who is it addressed to?

To anyone for whom simplicity and universality are a requirement.

At what price?

Starting at £12.99 per month per user ( free version excluded )

What we like most

  • Recording and transcription of meetings
  • HD audio and video even with low Internet speeds
  • Available on all devices ( Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android )

What we like least

  • Group meetings limited to 40 minutes ( free version )
  • Mobile app stability to be fixed
  • Shortcomings in security and confidentiality of exchanges

Rates

  • Free pack : up to 100 participants and 40 minutes of meeting
  • Pro Pack : £12.99 per month per presenter
  • Business Pack : £17.99 per month per presenter ( up to 300 participants )
  • Enterprise Pack : on budget

Find all the details of our Zoom packages on our dedicated page ( it's here! )

 

Zoom video solutions: the best of the best

Poly Studio Medium Room Bundle for Zoom Rooms
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£3,215.99 £3,859.19 Incl. VAT
Ref: POZOOMMEDUK
Poly Studio X52 and TC10
IN STOCK
£4,606.95 £3,387.99 £4,065.59 Incl. VAT
Ref: POSTX52TC10UK
 
Microsoft Teams

Microsoft's collaboration tool for hosting online meetings.

It's trendy: we're talking about Microsoft Teams, of course! A true ally for everyday work, it is an integral part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite, so it is automatically included for anyone with an Office 365 contract. With Teams, everything is interactivity. With its cutting-edge infrastructure and gallery of smart features, Teams offers a complete view of your strengths and weaknesses:

Who is it addressed to?

Companies that bet on Office 365

At what price?

Starting at £3.30 per month per user ( free version excluded )

What we like most

  • Configuration Support: Tutorials and Guides
  • Optimal sharing and co-publishing features
  • Maximum security features

What we like least

  • Video conferencing interface to be improved ( in terms of functions )
  • Limited storage
  • Little adapted for non-professional use

Rates

  • Free version  
  • Microsoft Teams Essentials : £3.30 without VAT per month and per user
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic  : £4.90 without VAT per month and per user
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard  : £10.30 without VAT per month and per user
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium  : €20.60 without VAT per month and per user

Discover our guide dedicated to Microsoft Teams , and the application will no longer have secrets for you!

 

Microsoft Teams video solutions: our favorites

Logitech Tap Room Solution for Microsoft Teams - Small Room
IN STOCK
£3,435.00 £2,999.99 £3,599.99 Incl. VAT
Ref: LOTAPMUPMSTINT2UK
Expand Vison 5 bundle with Expand Control Tablet
IN STOCK
£2,831.99 £2,025.99 £2,431.19 Incl. VAT
Ref: SESEXPANDVI5BUN
Poly Studio Focus Room Kit- MS Teams Edition
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£1,462.95 £1,299.99 £1,559.99 Incl. VAT
Ref: POSTUDFOCUSUK
Poly Studio X70 + Poly TC8
IN STOCK
£6,401.95 £4,526.99 £5,432.39 Incl. VAT
Ref: POSTX70TC8KITUK
 
Google Meet

Google video software for secure meetings for everyone

Do we still need to introduce you to Google Meet? It's probably the most accessible online conferencing tool in our guide. When it comes to ease of use, Google has gone all out. Like most products in the Workspace suite, it works 100% SaaS, through the web browser, without the need to install any software.

Who is it addressed to?

Companies, schools, the general public... In fact, all types of users.

At what price?

Starting at £4.60 per month per user ( free version excluded )

What we like most

  • Integrated with Google Workspace
  • Can be used directly through the browser ( no installation required )
  • Without time limit

What we like least

  • Doesn't really fit the limitations of large groups
  • Collaboration features depend on third-party software ( Jamboard )
  • Integration system outside the Google ecosystem to be developed

Rates

  • 14 days free trial
  • Business Starter Plan  : £4.60 per month per user
  • Business Standard Plan : €11.50 per month per user
  • Business Plus Plan  : €17.25 per month per user
  • Enterprise Plan  : on budget

Pssst! Visit our dedicated Google Meet page to learn more about the app

 

Google Meet video solutions: our essentials

Poly Studio
5 of 5 Reviews
IN STOCK
£844.99 £560.99 £673.19 Incl. VAT
Ref: POSTUDIO
Logitech Group Videoconferencing System
4.8 of 26 Reviews
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£1,099.99 £462.99 £555.59 Incl. VAT
Ref: LOGROUP
Onedirect Recommends Meeting Owl 3
5 of 3 Reviews
IN STOCK
£1,049.00 £876.99 £1,052.39 Incl. VAT
Ref: OWLMEET3
Cleyver - CC60
4 of 1 Reviews
IN STOCK
£69.99 £83.99 Incl. VAT
Ref: ODCC60BT
Cleyver- USB webcam for video conferencing
IN STOCK
£59.99 £49.95 £59.94 Incl. VAT
Ref: ODWCAML
Onedirect Recommends Cleyver Cam 902K
IN STOCK
£65.99 £79.19 Incl. VAT
Ref: ODWCAM902K
 
Webex

Google video software for secure meetings for everyone

Under the Cisco banner, WebEx Meetings is something of a veteran in the field of video solutions. But make no mistake: maturity here does not mean obsolescence! Still popular with many businesses, it's still a great way to communicate with multiple people in the cloud. Do you want to know more? Well, keep reading and discover the key points of the application, here:

Who are you heading to?

Large companies ( but it also works for others )

At what price?

Starting at £11.50 per month per user ( free version excluded )

What we like most

  • Unlimited meeting duration
  • Integrated with a wide range of software ( Microsoft Teams, Slack etc. )
  • Excellent administration and security

What we like least

  • Unable to join multiple events at the same time on a Mac
  • Bandwidth-intensive software
  • Cannot be accessed via browser ( desktop app required to be downloaded )

You would

  • Free plan : up to 100 participants and 40 meeting minutes
  • Webex Starter Plan  : £11.50 per month per user
  • Webex Business Plan : €19 per month per user
  • Enterprise Plan  : on budget
Livestorm

The French collaboration platform for online events

In short, Livestorm is the French alternative to Zoom! A true chameleon, the platform was born in 2016 and adapts to any type of online event: meetings, webinars, conferences, training courses, interviews, product demonstrations, etc. Its biggest advantage? It is not subject to the Cloud Law, unlike US companies!

Who is it addressed to?

To anyone who wants a 100% Made-in-France collaborative solution.

At what price?

Starting at €12.85 per month per user ( free version excluded )

What we like most

  • Variety of online events
  • Synchronization with Hubspot and Intercom
  • French software: not subject to the Cloud Law

What we like least

  • Interface customization and email diversification
  • Very limited access through the free version ( only 10 subscribers )
  • Meetings limited to 12 participants ( not many... )

Rates

  • Starter Pack  : free ( software discovery )
  • Pro Pack  : €79 per month ( annual billing )
  • Business Pack  : on budget
  • Enterprise Pack  : on budget
 

BEFORE FINISHING... OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

As you may have understood, it is not our place to tell you that one program is better than another. But we can help you by giving you some recommendations.

For webinars and video conferencing, we recommend Zoom and Cisco Webex , the pillars of collaboration for professionals! If you want to focus on accessibility, look at Google Meet  and  Microsoft Teams . And if you want to try something new but just as effective, trust the French software Livestorm  or the Whereby platform ( especially dedicated to small video conferencing needs ).

Before leaving… Our recommendations

Now that you have all the cards in your hand, it's all up to you.
And if you ever have any questions, you can of course contact us.