Best Around Alternatives 2026
Published Mar 19, 2026 · Updated May 17, 2026 · 15 ranked
Around is great for Lightweight video calling with floating video bubbles (now part of Miro) Note: Around has shut down. The domain is for sale as of May 2025., but it's not the only option. We compared 15 video conferencing tools to find the best alternatives.
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Rating★ 4.8/5
$19/mo✓ Free plan15 features
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Rating★ 4.7/5
$18/mo✓ Free plan15 features
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Rating★ 4.7/5
Pay-as-you-go✓ Free plan15 features
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R1. Riverside.fm
★ 4.8/5Remote recording studio for podcasts and video content in high quality
Screen Sharing
Local Recording (High Quality), 4K Video, Separate Audio Tracks, AI Transcription
Different approach
Screen Recording, Camera Recording, AI Summary, Transcription
Screen Sharing
Video API, Audio API, WebRTC, Recording
C4. Cal.com (Cal Video)
★ 4.7/5Open-source scheduling infrastructure with built-in video conferencing
Calendar Integration
Scheduling, Cal Video (Built-in), Round Robin, Collective Scheduling
Emoji Reactions, Screen Sharing
Interactive Sessions, Agenda Planning, Polls & Q&A, Breakout Rooms
Screen Sharing
Channels, Direct Messages, Huddles (Audio/Video), Clips (Video Messages)
Screen Sharing
Live Webinars, Automated Webinars, On-demand Webinars, Registration Pages
Screen Sharing
Video Meetings, Virtual Backgrounds, Breakout Rooms, Recording
G9. Google Meet
★ 4.6/5Video conferencing by Google, integrated with Google Workspace
Screen Sharing, Noise Cancellation
Video Meetings, Real-time Captions, Recording, Breakout Rooms
Screen Sharing
Browser-based Meetings, No Downloads, Recording, Breakout Groups
Screen Sharing
Webinars, Virtual Events, Meetings, Registration Pages
Screen Sharing
Video Meetings, AI Transcription, AI Meeting Summaries, Action Items
M13. Microsoft Teams
★ 4.3/5All-in-one collaboration hub with chat, meetings, and file sharing by Microsoft
Screen Sharing, Calendar Integration
Video Meetings, Chat & Channels, File Sharing, Recording & Transcription
J14. Jitsi Meet
★ 4.3/5Free open-source video conferencing that can be self-hosted
Screen Sharing
Video Conferencing, No Account Required, End-to-End Encryption, Chat
W15. Webex by Cisco
★ 4.3/5Enterprise video conferencing and collaboration platform by Cisco
Screen Sharing
Video Meetings, Recording, Transcription, AI Assistant
Price & Data Intelligence SyncLast verified: May 15, 2026 · CE-VIDEO-2026W20-2AC194 · ✓ Pricing updated May 15, 2026Up to date
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- 1.Around Official Website–Official product website
- 2.Around Official Pricing–Vendor pricing page