Video calling applications have become the new reality for us all since the current pandemic of COVID-19 started. There are so many applications to choose from, but what are the positive and negative features of each and which would suit your needs best? Well, we have conducted a video application review to find out:
Zoom
Positives
- The “Waiting Room” feature is a good security measure – you can accept participants into the Zoom call.
- You can preschedule meetings.
- Up to 100 people can join a single call, on the free plan.
Negatives
- Security breaches – Zoom booming taking place on calls.
- The basic free plan only allows a call duration of 40 minutes.
Positives
- This application is FREE.
- Good security (calls are end-to-end encrypted).
- A high volume of users – so you have a better chance of connecting with people.
Negatives
- Only 4 users can join a group call.
FaceTime
Positives
- This application is FREE.
- Good security (calls are end-to-end encrypted).
- Allows up to 32 people in a FaceTime call.
Negatives
- This application is not available to everyone. Only people on apple devices can use it.
- Security has been flagged with this application in the past, in relation to user privacy.
Skype
Positives:
- This application is FREE.
- Good security (end-to-end encrypted on video calls).
- Allows up to 50 people on a video call.
- Works on most devices.
Negatives:
- Not end-to-end encrypted on regular telephone calls.
- Security has been flagged with this application in the past, in relation to user privacy.
Facebook Messenger
Positives:
- This application is FREE, but you do need a Facebook account to use it.
- A high volume of users – so you have a better chance of connecting with people.
- Allows up to 50 people on a call on the original mobile version.
Negatives:
- Security has been flagged with this application in the past, in relation to user privacy.
- Calls are not end-to-end encrypted.
Google Duo
Positives
- This application is FREE.
- Good security (end-to-end encrypted on video calls).
- Works on most devices.
- It has high-definition calls.
- You can video preview your caller before you answer the phone.
Negatives
- Allows up to 12 people on a call.
- Security has been flagged with this application in the past, in relation to user privacy.
We hope our video application review helped you decide which software is the best for your needs! Our fibre packages are ideal for video applications, offering speeds up to 150Mb. Stay connected with a no-fair usage policy!
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Michelle Gilmartin – Author
