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Whereby alternatives
Whereby compared with 5 alternatives: Zoom, Google Meet, Jitsi Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams.
Whereby has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WherebyThis tool | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Google Meet | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Webex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Whereby
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, booking links and team chat.
- Whereby also covers noise cancellation and file sharing.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Meet
Browser-based video meetings included with Google Workspace
- Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually).
- Only Google Meet lists an Android app.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Whereby also covers whiteboard and file sharing.
Suits: Organizations that already use Google Workspace
- Free
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free. Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually).
- Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Whereby also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and file sharing.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Webex
Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling
- Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually).
- Only Webex lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Webex also covers screen recording and team chat.
Suits: Organizations that equip rooms and desks with Cisco devices
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually).
- Only Microsoft Teams lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription and team chat.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
Limits worth knowing in Whereby
- The Free plan allows 1 host, 4 attendees per meeting and 30-minute meetings; Business requires at least 3 hosts.
- There is an iOS app but no Android or desktop app; Android users join in Chrome, and screen sharing and recording work only on computers.
- End-to-end encryption is listed only for small peer-to-peer rooms.
- The about page says product and engineering have focused entirely on Whereby Embedded, the API product, since 2023.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Whereby?
The alternatives to Whereby in this directory are Zoom, Google Meet, Jitsi Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Whereby.
Is there a free alternative to Whereby?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is free to use. Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Whereby alternatives work on Windows?
The Whereby listing does not include a Windows app. Zoom, Jitsi Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams list one.
Which Whereby alternatives work on macOS?
The Whereby listing does not include a macOS app. Zoom, Jitsi Meet, Webex and Microsoft Teams list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Whereby?
Jitsi Meet is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.