Whereby
Freelancers, consultants, and small teams that want the simplest possible meeting experience with zero friction
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Pexip
Large enterprises with existing video room infrastructure that need interoperability across platforms and self-hosted security
Pexip occupies a unique niche as the interoperability specialist. If your organization needs to connect legacy SIP/H.323 systems with modern Teams or Meet rooms, Pexip is one of the few platforms that does it well. The limited AI features and high entry cost make it a poor fit for teams seeking a primary video conferencing tool.
Strengths
- Only Microsoft-certified Cloud Video Interop (CVI) provider that supports self-hosted deployment
- Cross-platform interoperability — connects SIP, H.323, Teams, and Google Meet rooms seamlessly
- Self-hosted option for organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements
- Purpose-built for complex enterprise and government meeting room environments
Limitations
- Limited AI features compared to mainstream consumer-facing platforms
- No free tier and pricing is enterprise-focused — not suitable for small teams
- Setup complexity is high — designed for IT teams, not end users
When to Choose Whereby
Freelancers, consultants, and small teams that want the simplest possible meeting experience with zero friction
Whereby is the anti-Zoom — it strips video meetings down to the absolute essentials. Permanent room links mean zero scheduling friction, and the no-download approach is genuinely delightful. The lack of AI features and limited scalability make it unsuitable for larger teams, but for small, informal meetings, nothing is simpler.
Strengths
- Simplest meeting experience — permanent room links, no downloads, no accounts needed for guests
- Embedded API for developers who want to add video to their own apps
- Beautiful, minimalist interface designed for quick, informal meetings
- Free tier includes unlimited 1-on-1 meetings and up to 4 participants in group calls
Limitations
- No AI features — no transcription, summaries, or noise cancellation
- Limited to 200 participants even on the highest plan
- Basic collaboration tools — no breakout rooms or advanced features
