Focus on the 10 best videoconferencing software packages for your remote meetings
According to the annual Malakoff Humanis workplace barometer, employees will have worked an average of no less than 1.9 days a week from home by 2025.
So we've selected 10 videoconferencing software packages to help you choose the one best suited to your needs and budget!
Our selection criteria
We've based our selection on a number of criteria:
- The reputation of the software,
- The range and effectiveness of its features,
- Ease of use,
- Price,
- The ability to collaborate and exchange information easily on the platform,
- The fluidity of the software,
- Supported languages,
- Data localisation.
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 Zoom Video Conferencing |  Google Workspace |  Zoho Meeting |  Microsoft Teams |  Webex |  ClickMeeting |  GoToMeeting |  Join.Me |  Livestorm |  Skype |
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Zoom Meetings
Zoom is a renowned videoconferencing software package that enables you to organise high-quality remote meetings with real-time messaging and content sharing. The software is very easy to use, has a free version for up to 100 participants and is available on several platforms in different languages.
Key strengths
- Suitable for VSEs, SMEs and GEs,
- Real-time messaging and the ability to send private messages during a live meeting,
- Ability to share content,
- Zoom application available on Android and IOS,
- Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, Blackberry,
- Available in French, English, German, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian,
- Meeting recording and transcription,
- Secure cloud storage,
- Possibility of adding video retouching and a personalised background,
- Other tools and calendars integrated directly into the software.
Weak points
- Software download required,
- The free version has a limit of 40 minutes of use for your meetings.
Price
- Free package with a limit of 40 minutes,
- Pro package at €12.49/month/host, billed annually (€2 extra per month)
- Business package at €17.49/month/host, billed annually (€20.99 monthly)
Zoom Video Conferencing
Google Meet, in the Google Workspace suite
Integrated into Google Workspace, Google Meet is a videoconferencing tool that requires no special installation. All you need to do is access a Google Workspace account and share a link so that participants can join your meeting. Google Meet is free and has a mobile application.
Key strengths
- Very attractive free version,
- Participants can join without creating an account,
- Take advantage of a call-in number to contact your participants directly if they have no internet connection or mobile data,
- Compatible with all Google Workspace tools: email invitations and agendas are automatically sent with a link to join the meeting,
- Client-side encryption and advanced host controls (e.g. waiting rooms) in Business editions to avoid zoom-bombing interruptions,
- Adaptive audio to prevent feedback from multiple people connected to the same video in the room,
- Gemini takes notes for you, for a report without distracting from the conversation,
- No web installation required.
Weak points
- The Premium package is limited to 100 participants in the Business Starter package, but goes up to 1,000 participants in the Enterprise package.
Price
- 14-day free trial
- Business Starter package at €6.80 per user per month,
- Business Standard package at €13.60 per user per month,
- Business Plus at €21.10 per user per month.
Google Workspace
Zoho Meeting
Zoho Meeting is a highly innovative tool for online meetings and webinars, capable of helping any business turn the concept of videoconferencing into child's play, while at the same time offering a smooth and efficient experience for remote meetings. This multi-award-winning tool is the ideal solution for online meetings!
Key features
- Simple and intuitive,
- 24-hour support,
- Complies with the security standards inherent in remote meetings,
- Mobile application available on Android and IOS,
- Integrates with the Zoho ecosystem and other major third-party services,
- Free package,
- Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Bulgarian, Swedish, Chinese, Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Thai, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Vietnamese.
Weak points
- Limitations of the free version,
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Limited integration with other tools
Price
- Free Meeting package for up to 100 participants and group meetings limited to 60 minutes,
- Standard Meeting package from €1 per host/month
- Meeting Professional package from €7.5 per host/month, invoiced annually,
- Webinar package from €1 host/month, invoiced annually,
- Standard Webinar package from €7.5/month, billed annually
- Webinar Professional package from €16/month, billed annually
- Webinar Enterprise package from €66/month, billed annually
Zoho Meeting
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams offers comprehensive functionality for online meetings with attractive storage capabilities. It features instant messaging and is integrated into the Microsoft Office 365 suite to boost user performance. A free version is available.
Highlights
- Free training from an instructor,
- Associated social networks,
- How-to articles and tutorials to make it easier to use,
- Creation of group conversations,
- Available on computers and IOS and Android mobile devices,
- Secure,
- Office 365 suite and other related Microsoft tools.
Weak points
- The software must be downloaded to your computer or phone if you do not have an Office 365 subscription.
- Limited storage space.
Price
- Free version
- Microsoft Teams Essentials, at £3.70 per user per month, excluding VAT. Includes 10 GB of storage per user and Microsoft 365 copilot.
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic package at €5.60 per user per month excluding VAT (annual subscription and automatic renewal), including the Office suite.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard package at €11.70 excluding VAT per user per month (annual subscription and automatic renewal). Includes the Office suite and additional tools (Clipchamp and Microsoft Loop).
Microsoft Teams
Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex is the videoconferencing software that promises fluidity and superior video quality. With several comprehensive packages to choose from, you're sure to find the one that's right for you. A free version is also available for 50 minutes of meeting time. Its interface is easy to use, and you can share your screen whether you're on a computer or even on the mobile application.
Key features
- Screen sharing also available on the free mobile application, so no account is required to join your meetings,
- Free plan with a host of features,
- Create or join meetings without interruption with support for Office 365 calendars, Google ...
- Compatible with other software such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Salesforce and Facebook Live,
- No download required to join the meeting,
- Unlimited meetings with no time limit,
- Whiteboard, notes and annotation tools available for editing your documents.
Weak points
- On Mac, it is impossible to join several events at once,
- The session may be terminated if the recipient has limited disk space during a file transfer.
Rates
- Free package per organiser per month,
- Starter package at €13.5 per organiser per month, excluding VAT, including AI Assistant
- Business package at €19 excl. tax per organiser per month, AI Assistant included
- Enterprise package on request.
Webex
Click Meeting
Click Meeting is videoconferencing and webinar software for businesses of all sizes. It's easy to use, high-quality and, above all, affordable. The software requires no prior installation and is available at
Key features
- Private chat with translation,
- Polls and surveys,
- HD quality videos (WebRTC technology),
- Multi-user: depending on the package chosen, 3 to 5 users,
- Mobile application available and compatible on all kinds of devices (IOS, Android),
- Screen sharing,
- Recording storage of 6 to 10 hours,
- File storage between 1 and 2 GB depending on the package chosen.
Weak points
- The number of participants is limited,
- Limited recording storage time.
Price
- Free for 30 days,
- Live package at €23 per month, invoiced annually until cancelled,
- Automated package at €37 per month, invoiced annually until cancelled,
- Customised Enterprise package.
ClickMeeting
Gotomeeting
Gotomeeting is videoconferencing software for businesses of all sizes, enabling your employees to work from home easily and reliably. The software offers the best-rated mobile application in its field on the App Store and Android Store, plus a host of features to help your business perform at its best.
Key features
- A free 14-day trial period,
- Automatic audio communication via telephone or VoIP
- State-of-the-art security with single sign-on, encrypted sessions, the ability to exclude participants and locking your meetings,
- You can join a meeting without having to download the software or create an account,
- GoToMeeting integrates with Google Calendar, Slack, Office 365 (calendar only) and Salesforce to organise your meetings,
- 24/7 customer service
- Software available in French and English,
- Data hosted in the USA,
- Affordable flat rates tailored to your needs.
Weak points
- To take full advantage of all its features, installation of the Desktop application is required.
- A high-speed internet connection is required if you want the software to run smoothly.
Prices
- Professional package at €10.75 per organiser/month, invoiced annually,
- Business package at €14.33 per organiser/month, invoiced annually,
- Enterprise package at a personalised rate.
GoToMeeting
Join.me
Join.me is a tool for creating online meetings from anywhere. Your participants can join the meeting via the internet or a telephone line. The software offers numerous collaboration tools and telephone numbers in 40 different countries for your international participants.
Key features
- Quick and easy to install,
- Available on computers, tablets and mobile phones,
- Permanent URL link so that participants can join the meeting as quickly as possible,
- Flexible, easy-to-use software,
- Ability to mute all participants at once,
- High quality video and audio,
- Screen recording and screen sharing options,
- Outlook and Google Calendar synchronisation,
- Ability to change video thumbnails.
Weak points
- Whiteboard difficult to use on mobile and only available on IOS,
- No free version.
Prices
- Lite package at €9 per user per month
- Professional package at €10.75 per user per month
- Business package at €14.33 per user per month
- Enterprise package on quotation
Join.Me
Livestorm
Livestorm is a communication platform that allows you to organise any online event, such as webinars, podcasts and video calls. You can also organise dynamic, interactive meetings and track your progress. The software is available for both PC and mobile devices.
Key features
- Variety of online events,
- High quality video and audio,
- Possibility of interacting with participants,
- Track your meetings with performance indicators,
- Synchronisation with Hubspot and Intercom,
- Advanced logistics with notifications, reminders, invitations, etc.
Weak points
- Limited customisation of the interface and emails.
Pricing
- Pro package at €79/month on an annual basis, €99 per year on a monthly basis.
- Business package, subject to quotation, for up to 3,000 viewers.
- Enterprise package, also subject to quotation, allowing sessions of over 12 hours and many other dedicated tools.
Livestorm
Skype
Skype is one of the most popular video conferencing applications on the market. Although it has been around for several years, its effectiveness has been proven. You can use the software directly from your browser without needing to create a Skype or Microsoft account to join a meeting. A mobile application is also available on IOS and Android free of charge.
[Update March 2025: Please note that Skype is closing its doors in May 2025, so we recommend that you choose a more permanent solution].
Key features
- Subtitles and translation of the meeting in real time,
- Screen sharing,
- Mobile application available for IOS and Android,
- High-quality HD video and audio with the option of blurring the background,
- Multi-platform.
Weak points
- Video call usage limit of 4 hours per day. Once this limit is reached, the video switches to an audio call.
Price
- Free as long as all users use Skype.
Skype
So which video conferencing software is right for you?