FREE VIRTUAL GROUP MEETING PLATFORMS ZOOM • 300 Max Participants • Screen Sharing • Recording Capabilities • IM Chat in meeting SKYPE • 20 Max Participants • Screen Sharing • Recording Capabilities • IM Chat in meeting • Background Blur (if you don’t see what needs to be cleaned up behind you) • Mobile and desktop capabilities • Works with all OS • Free signup • Mobile and desktop capabilities • Works with all OS • No signup • No downloads • Join meeting via shared link GOOGLE HANGOUTS • 25 Max Participants • Automatic Focus • Screen Sharing • Intelligent Muting • Sharing Options in call • IM Chat capabilities • Recording capabilities • Mobile and desktop capabilities • Integrated with Google ecosystem • Works on most OS FACETIME CALL • 32 Max Participants • Works on most Apple devices • Record video calls • Transfer video calls from computer to phone mid-call • Apple mobile and desktop capabilities • FaceTime call from goup message conversation • No signup • The free version only allows for 40 minute meeting duration for 3 participants or more • No toll-free dial-in numbers • Need to download plug-in prior to use • Best option for larger groups • Easiest setup option for smaller groups with various mobile and PC operating systems • Small participant max • Need a Google account to access (free account creation available) • Does not work well with non-Chrome web browsers • No recording capabilities • Best option for those familiar with Google • Probably the worst option for most groups • Best option for groups who already have an iPhone group conversation going with blue text bubbles • No IM chat during call. Done through messages • No screen sharing • Only works on Apple devices 08 CONCLUSION CONS PROS FEATURES
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