Whereby
Simple, browser-based video meetings with no downloads required
About Whereby
Whereby is a browser-based video conferencing platform that makes online meetings effortless. Originally launched as Appear.in in 2013 by Norwegian telecom company Telenor, Whereby lets participants join meetings via a simple link with no app downloads or installations needed. It offers customizable meeting rooms, screen sharing, recording, virtual backgrounds, breakout groups, and integrations with tools like Slack, Trello, and Miro. Whereby also provides an embedded video API for developers who want to add video calling directly into their own products.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero-download, browser-based experience eliminates friction for guests and participants
- Extremely easy to set up — create a room and share the link in seconds
- Affordable flat-rate pricing on the Pro plan (not per-user) offers great value for small teams
- High-quality video and audio that reviewers rate above Google Meet
- Custom branding and permanent room URLs give a professional, consistent meeting experience
- Embedded video API lets developers integrate video calling into their own products
Cons
- Free plan limited to only 4 participants with 45-minute group meeting cap
- Lacks advanced enterprise features like extensive admin controls and compliance tools
- Connectivity issues reported during peak usage times
- Customer support response times can be slow according to some user reviews
- Not ideal for very large webinars or events compared to dedicated webinar platforms
Key Features
No-Download Video Calls
Fully browser-based video meetings — participants join via a simple link with no software installation required
Custom Meeting Rooms
Create personalized, permanent meeting room URLs with custom branding, logos, and backgrounds
Screen Sharing
Share your entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab during meetings
Meeting Recording
Record meetings locally or to the cloud for later review and sharing with team members
Breakout Groups
Split large meetings into smaller breakout rooms for focused discussions and workshops
Virtual Backgrounds
Apply virtual backgrounds or blur your real background for a professional appearance
Integrations
Connect with Slack, Trello, Miro, Google Drive, YouTube, and other productivity tools
Embedded Video API
Add video calling directly into your own web application or product using Whereby's developer API
Pricing
- 1 meeting room
- Up to 4 participants
- Screen sharing
- Chat
- 45-minute group meeting limit
- Up to 200 participants
- Unlimited group meetings
- Meeting recording
- Custom branding
- Virtual backgrounds
- Breakout groups
- 3 meeting rooms
- Up to 200 participants
- Unlimited meeting rooms
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- SSO integration
- Custom subdomain
- Everything in Pro
Best For
Quick Team Standups
Run daily standups and check-ins with a permanent meeting room link that team members can bookmark and join instantly
Client Consultations
Host professional client calls with custom branding and no download requirement, reducing friction for non-technical clients
Remote Workshops & Training
Facilitate interactive workshops using breakout groups, screen sharing, and whiteboard integrations for collaborative sessions
Embedded Video in Products
Use the Whereby API to add telehealth, tutoring, or customer support video calls directly into your web application
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