Video calling application’s have become the new reality for us all, since the current pandemic of COVID-19 has started. There is so may application’s to choose from, but what are the positive and negative features of each and which would suit your needs best?
Zoom
Positives
- “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
- Basic free plan only allows call duration of 40 minutes
Positives
- This application is FREE
- Good security (calls are end-to-end encrypted)
- High volume of users – so you have a better chance of connecting with people.
Negatives
- Only 4 users can join on 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Michelle Gilmartin – Author
