Zoom Alternatives: 2020 Guide

Searching for the best zoom alternatives? 2020 has brought us new hurdles to leap and while everyone is on Zoom, there might be better options for you…

In today’s show, we’re diving into the top recommendations for video conferencing that aren't Zoom, and breaking down the pros and cons of each.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Start
1:28 - A first century church in a twenty-first century world...
4:00 - Zoom security summary (watch the full zoom security episode here)
7:51 - Jitsi (open source software)
14:11 - GoToMeeting
18:38 - Cisco Webex
25:51 - Google Meet
32:04 - Other options like Skype and Hangouts...
35:44 - The difference between calling software, meeting software, and streaming software...
40:00 - Using the right platform for the right purpose...

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[patrikkant]

Great list of Zoom alternatives. Another very good alternative which you can add in the above list is: R-HUB HD video conferencing servers. It allows 30 way HD video conference.

[jedsongeorge]

Am from Odisha India... I appreciate you guys for giving out so much useful information....
Can you suggest the best app to do video conferencing with a good quality audio stream... I mean with musical instruments and vocals....

[dazl]

If you add a 0:00 in your timeline at the beginning, it will add chapters. Perhaps this is an older video and you use that feature already. Thought I would mention it.

[braunhausmedia]

Skype allows you to set up a Meeting and give a web link to participants, who are not required to have Skype on their computer.

[sharonscott]

I want to succeed and help my church with every nugget I can garner from you guys. Thank you so much. I have to use baby steps and start with zoom.

[froggie]

great video guys bless you we are trying praise and worship via zoom but as you point out one to one meetings so we host mutes people and only talk to the people he/she is sharing a song but we are looking at other sites who share more then 3 singing at once

[christinewalker]

Lately, we had some hiccups with Zoom, but our biggest problem is when we go to initiate live streaming on Facebook. It takes about 4 to 5 attempts before the streaming begins, therefore we've learned that we have to initiate the connection at least 30 minutes prior to our start time.

[christinewalker]

I was wondering if any of these platforms allow you to stream live via Facebook or YouTube?

[energytwisttv]

Hi guys, question how do i get the background the way you guys have it set up.
i'm new & trying to get the best look.please let me know how I can create it.
Stay blessed.

[davescents]

EasyLiveStreaming.com request form does not work. I keep getting an "invalid request" error message. BTW a list of links to Zoom alternatives under Featured Links or somewhere appropriate would be helpful. Thanks.

[toiristeoneal]

Thursday, April 9 we planned a game night with our church and Zoom to FB live failed 30 minutes beforehand. What went wrong? I heard Zoom pulled FB support. Help. We tested everything the day befre and the morning of and had to switch to belive at 6;30pm . It was not a good experience transitioning so quickl.

[randallthorpe]

Can you use webcam emulation software to add music to a zoom feed?

[PrivacyNinja]

Check out the best zoom alternative recommended by cybersecurity professionals!

[Dudeification]

Matthew 6:6–7 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do."