Zoom Workplace
Teams that want the most widely adopted, AI-enhanced meeting platform with the broadest integration ecosystem
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 Zoom Workplace
Teams that want the most widely adopted, AI-enhanced meeting platform with the broadest integration ecosystem
Zoom Workplace remains the gold standard for video conferencing. AI Companion 3.0 adds meaningful intelligence to every meeting, the integration marketplace is unmatched, and it just works. The 40-minute free tier limit is annoying, but the paid plans offer exceptional value for the feature set.
Strengths
- AI Companion 3.0 with meeting summaries, smart chapters, and agentic workflows on all paid plans
- Industry-leading reliability and ease of use — the de facto standard for video meetings
- Massive integration marketplace with 2,500+ apps
- Generous free tier: 100 participants, 40-minute meetings
Limitations
- 40-minute limit on free group meetings remains a frustration
- AI Companion quality varies — summaries can miss nuance in complex discussions
- Full feature set requires Business plan or higher ($21.99/user/mo)
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
