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Comparison between Zoom,Google Duo,Apple FaceTime, Messenger, Skype, Whatsapp,Blue Jeans,Houseparty, Microsoft Teams and Google Hangouts.

The spread of coronavirus across the world has made social distancing a need. What used to be a special case — virtual meetings and video calls — have now become the new norm. From online instruction to office meetings to chatting with loved ones, video calling apps are the way to go.

​1.Zoom: Free

Inside the days social distancing was announced, Zoom rose to get one of the most-mainstream video application. In any event, beating WhatsApp on Play Store for barely any days. Be that as it may, security issues before long defaced the accomplishment of the application. A few associations and companies across the world have told their employees to abstain from utilizing Zoom. In India, both CERT just as ministry of home affairs have given advisory against utilizing the application. In any case, in the event that you are not paranoid about security and doing general chat, Zoom can be an alternative. As it is one of the most straightforward apps to utilize and requires no login.

​2.Google Duo: Free 

This is Google's response to WhatsApp video chats and Apple FaceTime. Be that as it may, it's not only accessible on Android, however on iOS and web also. Google Duo is a committed audio and video calling application and there's no text messaging choice. The no-fuss application bolsters up to 12 users one after another. Furthermore, you need not stress over security as it underpins start to finish encryption.

3.Apple FaceTime: Pre-loaded

For Apple device users, FaceTime is best alternative to video chat. Be that as it may, at that point, it's just for Apple users. This implies you can just chat with Apple device users utilizing FaceTime. The application bolsters upwards of 32 users one after another.

​4.Facebook Messenger: Free 

For Facebook users, one choice can be Facebook Messenger also. It bolsters up to eight people in free video calls. There's likewise no duration limit. Yet, truly, you need Facebook account to utilize.

​5.Skype: Free

One of the most seasoned video-calling platforms, Skype works across platforms. It very well may be utilized with practically any device: Mac, Android, iOS, Alexa, Xbox and it even has a committed web plugin. Other than video calls, it likewise underpins brilliant messaging, file sharing, real-time voice translation and the sky is the limit from there.

​6.WhatsApp: Free 

In the event that you would prefer not to video chat with multiple people simultaneously, at that point WhatsApp can be a good alternative. It's anything but difficult to utilize, bolsters the two iOS and Android platforms and not to overlook the gigantic client base it has as it is the most well known instant messaging application.

​7.Blue Jeans: Paid 

BlueJeans is a good choice for the individuals who are happy to pay for video calling. It offers noise cancellation, recording, Dolby Digital voice and the sky is the limit from there. It is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. Joining meeting is free, be that as it may, users need to pay to hold/sort out meetings. The cost for essential versions is Rs 845 (roughly) every month for the standard version (can host up to 50 members).

​8.Houseparty:Free

This video-calling application is to a great extent a social media application as opposed to a video conferencing application. It is accessible across platforms - Android, iOS, Mac and Chrome. Has a simple interface and permits up to eight people to video chat at the same time. Be that as it may, application needn't bother with anybody to call you. Users get notified when companions open the application and they can jump on the chat with them.

9.Microsoft Teams

Teams is a superior choice to Zoom as it offers video conferencing with up to 250 people. It offers incorporation with Slack just as Google Analytics. You can have text-based discussions and work together with colleagues.

​10.Google Hangouts: Free

Another good alternative is Google Hangouts. It offers cross-platform support and is anything but difficult to utilize. Different spots incorporate reconciliation with Google administrations like Calendar and Gmail. On flip side, you have to login to utilize it.
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