Cisco Webex is a leading enterprise video‑conferencing platform, but many teams look for free‑tier solutions that offer comparable meeting capacity, screen‑sharing, and collaboration tools without a subscription cost. Below is a curated list of twenty free (or freemium) video‑conferencing services that can serve as viable alternatives to Cisco Webex.
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Popular video‑conferencing tool with 40‑minute limit on group meetings for the free plan, HD video, virtual backgrounds, and screen sharing.
Browser‑based meetings from Google, free for anyone with a Google account; supports up to 100 participants and 60‑minute meetings.
Collaboration hub offering unlimited chat, up to 100 participants per meeting, screen sharing, and integration with Office apps.
Open‑source, no‑account‑required video platform with end‑to‑end encryption, unlimited participants, and easy self‑hosting.
Simple web‑based rooms that work in any browser; free tier allows up to 4 participants per meeting.
Microsoft’s classic video‑calling service; free group calls for up to 100 people, screen sharing, and live subtitles.
Open‑source web conferencing designed for online learning; supports real‑time sharing of audio, video, slides, and chat.
Free tier provides up to 1,000 participants, 1‑hour meetings, and screen sharing without registration.
Zoho’s meeting tool offers up to 100 participants, 30‑minute meetings, and integration with Zoho apps.
Team messaging platform with built-in voice/video calls for up to 15 participants per call.
Originally for gamers, now a robust community platform; free video calls for up to 25 users per channel.
Free tier includes unlimited one‑on‑one video calls and screen sharing; group meetings up to 15 participants.
Free plan supports up to 25 participants, HD video, and screen sharing with no time limits.
Free tier allows up to 100 participants, unlimited meetings, and integration with RingCentral messaging.
Decentralized, peer‑to‑peer video chat client focused on privacy; completely free and open‑source.
Secure messaging app with end‑to‑end encrypted video calls; free for one‑to‑one and group calls.
Messaging platform offering free video calls for up to 30 participants, with cloud‑based group chats.
Free video‑conferencing service with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, and meeting recording.
Free telehealth‑focused video platform that also works for general meetings; unlimited participants and no‑cost usage.