15 Best Video Conferencing in 2026
Video conferencing software runs live video and audio meetings with screen sharing, used by remote teams and educators to hold calls over the internet.
Top video conferencing
| Tool | Best for | License | Price | Reviews | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8x8 | mid-size and enterprise businesses that want phone, video, and team chat bundled into one vendor and billed per user per month | Paid | From $24/mo | 0 | |
| BigBlueButton | schools, universities, and training organizations that need LMS-integrated virtual classrooms and are willing to self-host or pay a commercial BigBlueButton hosting provider | Open source | Free | 0 | |
| Dialpad | Distributed sales and support teams that want VoIP calling, video meetings, and AI-generated call transcripts/summaries in one app instead of stitching together a separate phone system, video tool, and call-recording add-on. | Paid | From $15/mo | 0 | |
| GoTo Connect | Small to multi-location businesses replacing an on-premise PBX with a cloud phone system that also needs built-in video meetings and call queues. | Paid | Custom pricing | 0 | |
| GoTo Meeting | regulated and IT-managed businesses (healthcare, education, professional services) that need HIPAA-compliant video conferencing with enterprise admin controls | Paid | Custom pricing | 0 | |
| Google Meet | individuals and teams already using Gmail, Calendar, and Google Workspace who want video calls that launch directly from a calendar invite with no separate app install | Freemium | Free | 0 | |
| Jitsi Meet | individuals and organizations that want free or self-hosted video conferencing with no account requirement and full control over data | Open source | Free | 0 | |
| Livestorm | marketing teams running recurring webinars and virtual events who want a browser-based platform with CRM integrations and no install required for attendees | Paid | Custom pricing | 0 | |
| Microsoft Teams | organizations already using Microsoft 365 that need chat, video meetings, and calling tightly integrated with Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, from small teams under 300 people up to large enterprises | Freemium | Free tier · paid from $4/mo | 0 | |
| Nextiva | Small-to-mid-size businesses that want a single vendor for business phone lines, team messaging, video meetings, and a basic customer support/contact center in one subscription. | Paid | From $15/mo | 0 | |
| RingCentral | mid-size to large businesses replacing a legacy office phone system with a single platform for calling, video meetings, and team chat | Paid | From $20/mo | 0 | |
| Webex | organizations already inside the Cisco ecosystem (phones, networking, security) that want video meetings, calling, and messaging from one vendor instead of stitching together Zoom, a separate phone system, and a separate contact center | Freemium | Free | 0 | |
| Whereby | coaches, consultants, and client-facing professionals who want guests to join a video call from one reusable link with no download or account | Freemium | Free tier · paid from $10.99/mo | 0 | |
| Zoho Workplace | Small and midsize teams that want business email, office documents, chat, and video meetings from a single vendor at a lower per-seat cost than Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. | Freemium | Pricing not verified | 0 | |
| Zoom | hybrid teams that need reliable HD video meetings, phone, and chat under one login, from solo users on the free plan up to 1,000-participant company town halls | Freemium | Free tier · paid from $14.16/mo | 0 |
8x8
BigBlueButton
Dialpad
GoTo Connect
GoTo Meeting
Google Meet
Jitsi Meet
Livestorm
Microsoft Teams
Nextiva
RingCentral
Webex
Whereby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best video conferencing tool right now?
- 8x8 leads this list by user signals — it is best for mid-size and enterprise businesses that want phone, video, and team chat bundled into one vendor and billed per user per month. BigBlueButton is the strongest runner-up.
Which video conferencing are free?
- 8 of the 15 tools here have a usable free tier or are fully free: BigBlueButton, Google Meet, Jitsi Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and 3 more.
Are there open-source video conferencing?
- Yes — BigBlueButton, Jitsi Meet are open source.