Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links
- #7 of 10 in best video conferencing software
- Subscription
- WebiOSAndroid
Ranked 7 of 10 in best video conferencing software
Browser-based calls with permanent room links and an embedded API for developers, with no install needed. Its Meetings product is charged per user and lists basic room customization.
Best for Small teams that want a shareable meeting link
About Whereby
Whereby runs video calls in a web browser, with permanent room links that people can reuse and instant meetings. Its site describes simple browser-based video calls for individuals and teams, and a separate Embedded product that adds an API and SDK for building video calls into other software. Screen sharing and basic room customization are part of the meetings product.
The Meetings product is charged per user license, and the Embedded product is charged by usage, according to its pricing page. Because nothing needs installing, Whereby suits small teams and freelancers who want a link to share. It is closed source, so it suits everyday calls more than large or regulated meetings.
Key features
- Browser-based video calls
- Permanent room links
- Embedded video API and SDK
- Screen sharing
Strengths
- Runs in a browser with no install
- Permanent room links for recurring calls
- Embedded API for building video into products
Limits
- Meetings is charged per user license
- Basic room customization on the Meetings product
Where Whereby ranks
How Whereby compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#5 BigBlueButton | 84.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted server |
#6 Webex | 83.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWeb | Cloud service run by Cisco |
| #7Whereby | 81.5 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | Hosted by Whereby |
#8 FaceTime | 80.0 | Free | iOS, iPadOS | Hosted by Apple |
#9 Element | 77.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | AndroidiOSWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | Matrix servers or self-hosted |
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Questions about Whereby
- Is Whereby free?
- Whereby is a paid product (subscription). Meetings is charged per user license; Embedded is charged by usage.
- Is Whereby open source?
- No. Whereby is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Whereby support?
- Whereby is available on: Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Whereby best for?
- Small teams that want a shareable meeting link. In our ranking of video conferencing software it is number 7 of 10 with a score of 81.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Whereby?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Jitsi Meet, Google Meet.
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