Vonage Business Communications
Developers and businesses that need programmable video/voice APIs alongside basic UCaaS functionality
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 Vonage Business Communications
Developers and businesses that need programmable video/voice APIs alongside basic UCaaS functionality
Vonage Business Communications is best appreciated by developers who need CPaaS APIs for custom video integration. The standard video conferencing is functional but unremarkable. For teams that don't need programmable APIs, there are better pure video conferencing options at similar or lower prices.
Strengths
- CPaaS APIs allow fully custom video integrations for developers building embedded video experiences
- Programmable video and voice APIs with global infrastructure (Vonage Communications Platform)
- Good CRM integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics
- Reliable voice quality built on Vonage's decades of telephony experience
Limitations
- Video conferencing features are basic compared to Zoom or Teams
- AI features are limited — no meeting summaries or real-time transcription
- No free tier for the UCaaS platform
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
