Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
AroundvsWhereby
Around is free; Whereby starts at $8.99/mo. Whereby is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Around's 4.4/5.
Aroundvs Whereby
★ 4.4/5-0.2 vs Whereby
Only in Around
- ✦ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✦ Auto-framing
- ✦ Noise Cancellation
✓ Free planPart of Miro (80M+) users · est. 2020
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Wherebyvs Around
★ 4.6/5+0.2 vs Around
Only in Whereby
- ✦ Browser-based Meetings
- ✦ No Downloads
- ✦ Recording
✓ Free planFrom $8.99/mo10M+ users · est. 2013
Try Whereby Free →Ratings Breakdown
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Whereby
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Whereby uniquely offers Browser-based Meetings, No Downloads, Recording. Both share 1 features including Screen Sharing.
Feature
Around
Whereby
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Browser-based Meetings
✗
✓
No Downloads
✗
✓
Recording
✗
✓
Breakout Groups
✗
✓
Custom Branding
✗
✓
Virtual Backgrounds
✗
✓
Reactions
✗
✓
Chat
✗
✓
Embedded API
✗
✓
Custom Domain
✗
✓
YouTube Embedding
✗
✓
Timer
✗
✓
Lock Rooms
✗
✓
Mobile Apps
✗
✓
Browser-based Meetings
✗
✓
Total Features
15
16
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
Choose Whereby if you need:
- ✓ Browser-based Meetings
- ✓ No Downloads
- ✓ Recording
- ✓ Breakout Groups
- ✓ Custom Branding
Pricing Comparison
Around is free; Whereby starts at $8.99/mo.
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
Whereby Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 1 room
- • 100 participants
- • 45-min meetings
ProBest Value
$8.99/user/mo- • 3 rooms
- • Recording
- • Branding
Business
$11.99/user/mo- • Unlimited rooms
- • Breakout groups
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