Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
WherebyvsAround
Whereby starts at $8.99/mo; Around is free. Whereby is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Around's 4.4/5.
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
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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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Whereby
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Whereby uniquely offers Browser-based Meetings, No Downloads, Recording. Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Both share 1 features including Screen Sharing.
Feature
Whereby
Around
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
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
✓
✗
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
✗
✓
Total Features
16
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Whereby if you need:
- ✓ Browser-based Meetings
- ✓ No Downloads
- ✓ Recording
- ✓ Breakout Groups
- ✓ Custom Branding
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
Pricing Comparison
Whereby starts at $8.99/mo; Around is free.
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
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
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