Videoconferencing

Cisco Webex Meetings

This is more a tool for conducting online seminars - webinars.
There is a presenter who can connect or disconnect all of the sound from everyone, leaving only at home, and at the end turn it on to listen to a response or applause.

Very convenient. You can see up to 6 participants. You can turn on your webcam to see the rest of you, or turn off.
You can send a text message to everyone, or someone to one.

Presentations

The ability to use the presentation. There will be excellent quality even at low Internet speeds.

Formats:

• MS PowerPoint,
• Macromedia Flash,
• any other formats (video, audio, images, documents).

Allows you to easily solve various tasks:

• to edit documents together;
• Translate the actions performed on your computer to other participants (very useful in cases where it is important to show the work of an application or a sequence of actions and result);
• To discuss separate fragments both in chat mode and with the help of voice functions;
• Broadcast video and sound.

At any time during the presentation, WebEx allows you to find out who is connected to the presentation at the moment, and the controls allow the organizer to transfer control of the presentation to the one whose active participation is needed at the moment.
In addition, at any time part of the presentation or all of it can be completely recorded as separate snapshots or fragments of video on the hard disk of any of the participants.
Any applications or files can be added to the presentation in order for any participant to be free to participate in the overall work.

Of the minuses, I note pay and not always able to configure a good sound.

Facebook Messenger

Messaging, voice and video calls, group video chats, voice and video messages.
Free of charge and without restrictions.

Send messages to your friends on Facebook, wherever they are, without sharing phone numbers in advance.
Chat and exchange voice messages with great sound quality on your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

• Platforms: web, Windows, Android, iOS.
• Up to 50 participants
• Screen demonstration.
• Conference recording is not supported.
• File sending function.
• Support service: no.

Videocalls Mail.ru

Free calls from your smartphone and in your browser.

Create a video call and send the participants an invitation link.

• Create call.
• Schedule.
• Free.
• Participation without registration.
• Sign in via link.
• Up to 100 participants.
• Without installing the app.
• No time constraints.
• Screen Show.
• Integrate with Mail and Calendar.

Create a Call Link

Click Create call", check that you can be heard and seen.

Send the link to your conversation partners

Throw it in a messenger or send it by mail.

Wait for contacts

The call will start when you and your interlocutors click on the link.
Call everyone here and now from your browser or smartphone.

Pushed call

Send the invitation now and call when convenient.

Call from Mail

Organize the conversation directly from the letter without distracting from work.

Call from Calendar

Schedule a call together in Calendar and immediately create an appointment with an invitation link - ideal for recurring meetings.

Any Mail.ru user can create a video call.
Invited participants do not need to register and install additional applications.

Skype

1. Free calls to all Skype subscribers,
2. Calls without registrations,
3. Free video calls between Skype subscribers,
4. Free instant messaging.

And not only calls, but arranges conferences, that is, to call several Skype users right away.
Hello?

By the way, free of charge only with Skype on Skype. It's interesting, but what prevents it from being installed :)?
Calls from Skype to the phone will have to be paid, but much cheaper than with a regular phone.

What is needed for this?

Speakers and a microphone or headphones with a microphone. Personally, I did not like the headphones. It's much more convenient to be free during a conversation.
If you want to be seen, there's also a webcam. By the way, the webcam has a built-in microphone.
So, you probably already have the column, you only need to buy a webcam.
Warning. The microphone should be located behind the speakers to make the sound From the speakers did not go into the microphone, otherwise your interlocutor will hear his echo.
If you have a laptop, then you probably already have a webcam and almost certainly have a microphone.

Language

The site is only partially translated into Russian, but the program is Russified.

Skype versions

1. Windows
2. Mac OS X
3. Linux
4. Windows Mobile
5. WiFi phones
6. Cordless phones
7. Nokia N800/N810
8. Skype on 3

Calls without registration

Registration gives you advantages, at least address book and history.
But maybe someone did not open an account, and when it's hot, it's too late, you need to call urgently, you can call and then register.
Or you are not at home, you need to call, and you do not remember your password, you can just call without registration once.

1. Go to skype.com
2. click "Start a conversation" by scrolling down the page.
3. Enter your name,
4. click Continue
5. send a unique link to everyone you need to chat with.
6. Clicking on the link, other users will be able to join the conversation.

Bluetooth

You can talk By Skype using Bluetooth. The computer must be equipped with such an adapter.
Basically, it's almost the same as using a laptop, only you can walk around the apartment. Using the same microphone and speakers, you can walk around the room.

Symbian smartphone

I use the Fring program (more) for voice communication on Skype, ICQ ...

Windows Mobile: smartphone, PDA and PDA

This platform was as if specially created for Skype, provided that your device supports connection to Wi-Fi networks. "Native" software can be downloaded at the official Skype website. Again, it is recommended to use Wi-Fi with an Internet connection for transmission. Also, please note that if there are no questions with "how to talk" with a smartphone and a communicator, in case of a PDA, look where you have "where to listen" and where to "talk."

Wi-Fi with active transmission Ruthless to the battery, and in Windows Mobile it discharges very quickly.

Skype online

Skype in browser without installing additional software. If you use Skype on your computer, you quickly navigate to the online version.

Advantages

1. does not require installation, does not take system resources, when we do not use it,
2. if you already have an account, you will already have an address book here, in principle, it's like logging into the program,
3. it's convenient to use it from someone else's computer, even if the program is not installed on it.

Disadvantages

Or rather the advantages of the program before the online version.

We install the software and forgot, it starts with the system, we just use it. And then you need to open the browser and go not a site, otherwise nobody will reach us and lose the meaning of Skype.

VK Calls

Application for online conferences of any scale.
All features of corporate video calling services are available free of charge and without ads.No restrictions on time and number of participants.

Scheduling Meetings

Create conferences in advance, add events to the calendar, set up reminders and invite participants via a link.

Video recording and cloud storage

You can record a call and send it to your interlocutors as a link or file. Useful for anyone who wants to review the record.

Screen Sharing in 4K

Show presentations, spreadsheets and documents in high quality. Participants will be able to see all the graphics, inscriptions and other details.

Virtual Backgrounds and Facial Enhancement

Feel comfortable even if the video call is taken by surprise. And if you want to have fun - use masks.

Live calls

Broadcast meetings in chats and communities on VKontakte, and if you have a private online event, invite people via the link. There is no limit on the number of viewers.

Admin Functions

Moderate the call: turn on the waiting room, control the participants' microphones, pin the video of the key speaker.

Yandex.Telemost

Quick video conferences.
There's no time limit.
Join the conversation via the invitation link.

How it works

1. Go to site so far only through Yandex.Browser and Chrome, do not install anything.
2. Also works in applications Yandex.disk and Yandex.mail.
3. Click Create Video Meeting, it is in the center. Give permission to use camera and microphone.
4. Automatically copy to the clipboard the link to be sent to the participants of the video conference.

It is clear that it is possible to communicate with two people, it is not necessary to dial a group.

Google Meet

Video communication service, which has been put in a separate service from Google Hangouts.

• Video conferences up to 100 participants,
• works via browser and Android app,
• real-time subtitles,
• meetings are limited to 60 minutes.

Sferum

Free platform for learning and communication.
Online classes, school chats.

Combining classes into communities

We create a closed school community and invite teachers and students.

Create chats

We discuss the news, teachers explain something to the student, ...

We conduct classes in group calls

In a call, you can gather up to 100 participants - it will be possible to organize a lesson even for several classes.
Each of the interlocutors can turn on the screen sharing, and in order to attract attention, it is enough to virtually “raise your hand”.

File sharing

Images, presentations, articles - send and download any materials that will be useful for studying.
Add themed music or video to the lesson.

Zoom

Video conferencing platform, popular in the USA (more than 500 000 organizations).
Keeps in touch with a large number of participants.

• Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
• Up to 100 participants.
• Conference duration: up to 40 minutes.
• Sharing photos and files from Google Drive, Dropbox or Box.Send text, images and audio from mobile and desktop.
• Screen demonstration.
• Conference recording.
• File sending function: is.
• Support service.

UberConference

Conference call.

For most people, audio conferencing starts with the awkward process of searching and entering incoming numbers and pin codes. UberConference rethinks the conference with web and smartphone interfaces, which make it very easy to have a productive meeting.

The application makes it easy to start a conference call.
One-click calls and schedule calls by simply selecting contacts and time.
No PIN code for the organizer.
I know who's on call and who's talking.
Participant controls: mute, hangs.
Watch LinkedIn, Facebook profiles of the contestants.

• Platforms: Web, Android, iOS.
• About 10 participants.
• Length: up to 45 minutes.
• Screenshow.
• Conference recording: audio.
• No sending files.
• Support service.
• No sending files.

FreeСonference

Conference call, there's a free version.

• Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
• To 5 participants.
• Conference duration: up to 12 hours.
• Screen demonstration.
• Conference recording is not supported.
• Support service is available.

Jitsi

Internet telephony and chat.
The project is executed in Java with open source code.

The program also allows making video calls and provides file transfer. There is a possibility to transfer images from the screen.

• Platforms: web, Android, iOS.
• Screen demonstration.
• The number of participants is limited only by server and line load.
• Conference recording.
• Function of sending files: no.
• Support service.

ezTalks

Conference communication with exchange of documents, video, audio and ...

• Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
• To 100 participants.
• Conference duration: up to 40 minutes.
• Screen demonstration.
• Record conversation locally on device.
• Send files only on mobile devices.
• Support service.

Discord

Free messenger with VoIP and video conferencing support.

The application can organize voice conferences with channel settings and work on the principle of push-to-talk, create public and private chats to exchange text messages.
The program has a browser version, the difference from the desktop version is that the push-to-talk mode works only if the tab with the application is active in the browser.

When the Streamer mode is enabled, all personal information is hidden, sounds and notifications to the desktop are muted.

• Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
• Down to 10 participants.
• Screen demonstration.
• Conference recording is not supported.
• File sending function.
• Support service

Paltalk

A global community of video chats created by users.
Do you want to live anonymously in a policy chat room (are you Trump or Biden's team?)?
About sports, lifestyle, health, singing karaoke or just relaxing.
Get rid of boredom, make new friends from around the world.
Make strangers your new friend, safe from your home.

Restream

Streaming service simultaneously on several platforms:

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Twitch
• Odnoklassniki
• Steam
• Tele2
• Smashcast
• LinkedIn
• VK Live
• Periscope

The service is free, but has a paid premium access with advanced features.

How it works

1. Click on the Dashboard tab
2. click the button Add channel
3. the Streaming settings tab and the copy button in the Stream Key line
4. go to the tab Broadcasting
5. select a restreaming site in the Service section
6. line Server is ignored, let's automatically configure optimally
7. in Translation key paste the copied value and save
8. select the required channels for broadcasting
9. is used.

Restream chat

The ability to connect a single chat for all services in order to have feedback immediately with users from Youtube, Facebook, VK ... and not jump around all these services yourself.

There are applications for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.