Focus on the 10 best videoconferencing software for remote meetings
According to the Malakoff Humanis annual work barometer, employees worked on average no less than 1.9 days a week from home in 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
Our selection is based on a number of criteria:
- The software's reputation,
- Diversity and efficiency of functions,
- Ease of use,
- Price,
- Ability to collaborate and exchange easily on the platform,
- Software fluidity,
- Supported languages,
- Data localization.
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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 that enables you to organize 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.
Product strengths
- Suitable for VSEs, SMEs and GEs,
- Real-time messaging and the ability to send private messages during a live meeting,
- Possibility of sharing content,
- Zoom application available on Android and IOS,
- Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, Blackberry,
- Languages available in English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish,
- Meeting recording and transcription,
- Secure cloud storage,
- Possibility of adding video retouching and customized backgrounds,
- Other tools and calendars integrated directly into the software.
Weak points
- Software download required,
- The free version has a 40-minute usage limit for your meetings.
Pricing
- Free package with a limit of 40 minutes,
- Pro package at €12.49/month/host, billed annually (€2 extra monthly)
- 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 comes with a mobile application.
Highlights
- Very attractive free version,
- Participants can join without creating an account,
- Take advantage of a dial-in number for direct contact with participants who have no internet connection or mobile data,
- Compatible with all Google Workspace tools: e-mail 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, so you can debrief without distracting from the conversation,
- No web installation required.
Weak points
- The Premium package remains limited to 100 participants in the Business Starter offer, but goes up to 1,000 participants with the Enterprise offer.
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 presents itself as a highly innovative tool for online meetings and webinars, able to help any company turn the concept of videoconferencing into child's play, offering at the same time a fluid and efficient experience for remote meetings. This multi-award-winning tool is the ideal solution for online meetings!
Highlights
- 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,
- Meeting Standard package from €1 per host/month
- Meeting Professional package from €7.5 per host/month, billed annually,
- Webinar package from €1 host/month, billed annually,
- Webinar Standard package from €7.5/month, billed annually
- Webinaire Professional package from €16/month, billed annually
- Webinaire 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 instructor training,
- Associated social networks,
- How-to articles, tutorials to facilitate use,
- Creation of group conversations,
- Available on IOS and Android computers and mobile devices,
- Secure,
- Office 365 suite and other related Microsoft tools.
Weak points
- Software must be downloaded to your computer or phone if you don't have an office 365 subscription.
- Limited storage space.
Pricing
- Free version
- Microsoft Teams Essentials, at €3.70 per user per month, excluding VAT. Includes 10GB storage per user and Microsoft 365 copilot.
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic package at €5.60 per user per month (annual subscription and automatic renewal), including the Office suite.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard package at €11.70 per user per month (annual subscription and automatic renewal). Includes 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.
Highlights
- Screen sharing also available on the free mobile app, no account required to join your meetings,
- Free plan with multiple functionalities,
- Create or join meetings seamlessly 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, annotation tools available to edit your documents.
Weak points
- On Mac, it's impossible to join several events at once,
- The session may stop if the recipient has limited disk space during a file transfer.
Pricing
- Free package per organizer per month,
- Starter package at €13.5 per organizer per month, excluding VAT, including AI Assistant
- Business package at €19 per organizer per month, AI Assistant included.
- Enterprise package on request.
Webex
Click Meeting
Click Meeting is video conferencing 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
Highlights
- Private chat with translation,
- Polls and surveys,
- HD-quality videos (WebRTC technology),
- Multi-user: from 3 to 5 users, depending on the package chosen,
- Mobile application available and compatible on all kinds of devices (IOS, Android),
- Screen sharing,
- Recording storage from 6 to 10 hours,
- File storage between 1 and 2 GB depending on package chosen.
Weak points
- Limited number of participants,
- Limited recording storage time.
Price
- Free for 30 days,
- Live package at €23 per month, billed annually until canceled,
- Automated package at €37 per month, billed annually until canceled,
- Customized 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 highest-rated mobile application in its field on the App store and Android Store, and a host of features to help your business perform at its best.
Key features
- 14-day free 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 meeting lockout,
- Join a meeting without having to download the software or create an account,
- GoToMeeting integration with Google Calendar, Slack and Office 365 Module (calendar only) and Salesforce to organize your meetings,
- 24/7 customer service
- Software available in English and French,
- 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.
Price list
- Professional package at €10.75 per organizer/month, billed annually,
- Business package at €14.33 per organizer/month, billed annually,
- Enterprise package at a customized rate.
GoToMeeting
Join.me
Join.me is a tool for creating online meetings from any location. Your participants can join the meeting via the Internet or a telephone line. The software features numerous collaboration tools and offers telephone numbers in 40 different countries for your international participants.
Highlights
- Quick and easy to install,
- Available on computers, tablets and cell phones,
- Permanent URL link so participants can join the meeting as quickly as possible,
- Flexible, easy-to-use software,
- Mute all participants at once,
- High video and audio quality,
- Screen recording and screen sharing options,
- Outlook and Google Calendar synchronization,
- Possibility of modifying video thumbnails.
Weak points
- Whiteboard difficult to use on mobile and only available on IOS,
- No free version.
Price
- 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 lets you organize any online event, such as webinars, podcasts and video calls. You can also organize interactive and dynamic meetings, and track your progress. The software is available for both PC and mobile devices.
Highlights
- Variety of online events,
- High-quality video and audio,
- Possibility of interacting with participants,
- Track your meetings with performance indicators,
- Synchronization with Hubspot and Intercom,
- Advanced logistics with notifications, reminders, invitations, etc.
Weak points
- Limited interface and email customization.
Pricing
- Pro package at €79/month for annual billing, €99 per year for monthly billing.
- Business package available on request, 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 programs on the market. Although it's been around for several years, its effectiveness is unquestionable. 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 you choose a more permanent solution].
Highlights
- Real-time meeting subtitles and translation,
- Screen sharing,
- Mobile application available for IOS and Android,
- High-quality HD video and audio, with the option of blurring the background,
- Cross-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, provided all users are on Skype.
Skype
So which videoconferencing software is right for you?