8 Zoom Alternatives for Free Conference Calls
Skype
- Unlimited meeting times
- Call recording
- Live subtitles
- Audio and HD video calling
- Private encrypted conversations
- Screen sharing
- Cons: Limited to 100 participants, all users must have a Skype account
Jitsi Meet
- No account needed
- End-to-end encryption
- Share multiple screens at once
- No call time limit
- HD video calls
- Remote desktop access
- Cons: Calls limited to 100 participants, no call recording
Messenger Rooms
- Unlimited call time
- No account needed for participants
- Create rooms from various platforms
- Share media
- Cons: Limited to 50 participants, host must have a Facebook account, anyone with the link can join
RingCentral Video Pro
- HD audio and video
- Meetings can last up to 24 hours
- Cloud recording with saved recordings
- Closed captioning
- Join without downloading or signing up
- Screen sharing
- Cons: Limited to 100 participants, free version limited to 50 minutes
FreeConferenceCall
- International audio calls
- Audio recording and transcripts
- Video conferencing for up to 1,000 participants
- Video recording
- Screen sharing and remote desktop
- Presentation software
- Cons: Some features require a premium upgrade
Lark
- 60-minute call duration (free) or 24 hours (premium)
- Share docs, calendar, and media
- Schedule and join meetings from calendar or emails
- Collaborative video calls and chats
- Transcription
- Cons: Limited to 50 participants (free version), no weekend customer support
Butter
- Free integrations (e.g., breakout rooms, polls, music player)
- Set up two separate rooms
- Unlimited one-on-one sessions
- Group meetings
- AI-generated agendas
- Cons: Group meetings limited to 60 minutes, 100-participant limit
Discord
- Create invite-only communities
- Multiple channels for chat and video calls
- Voice calls available when users are online
- Start video calls at any time
- Cons: Up to 25 participants per video call, no HD video
Additional Zoom Alternatives (Limited Call Duration)
- Google Meet: 60 minutes, 100 participants
- Microsoft Teams: 60 minutes, 100 participants
- Cisco Webex: 50 minutes, 100 participants
- Zoho Meeting: 60 minutes, 100 participants
- Dialpad: 45 minutes, 10 participants
Frequently Asked Questions
How can participants join video meetings?
- Send a link via the platform, email, or text.
- Provide a dial-in number for voice-only participation.
Do I need special software or tools?
- Webcam and microphone are requi