There are over two hundred video conferencing platforms. As you begin to either work remotely, from home, or need to connect to clients far away choosing the right one is important.
Here are some points to consider.
The first thing you need to make sure is the video. The video quality is how your picture looks on the far end. Determining the video quality is something you can't do by yourself. You will need a partner in this evaluation. Whether that is a co-worker or a friend, find someone who can give you honest feedback. What impacts the video quality is the type of encoding the video conferencing platform uses.
The next feature to consider is the number of participants a system can handle. If all you will ever do is one-to-one connections than nearly any platform will do. However, should you need to have large conference calls, webinars, or other situations, that feature is necessary.
Recording and playback capabilities are becoming increasingly important. Giving customers and partners the ability to attend a meeting after the fact keeps everyone on the same page. Recording and playback also gives you the capability of doing a presentation once and having anyone consume it on their time.
Finally, there is cost. The cost of these systems range from free on up to thousands of dollars. The capabilities, features, and technical specs will drive the cost as will the place in the market. If you find a startup that meets your needs, then go with that. Understand that a well-established program will have more support and stability.
Here are some options to consider.
Video conferencing will continue to be part of our working life. Picking the right one for you and your company is important. Just because you pick one today doesn’t mean you can’t change your mind next week or next month. The majority of these platforms have monthly plans which gives you the flexibility to adjust and move on if one isn’t meeting your needs.