Free Zoom Alternatives for Team Meetings

Zoom made video meetings mainstream, but free plans come with time limits, and juggling meeting links across email and chat is tedious. Here are the alternatives worth considering.

#Google Meet

Works in the browser, integrates with Google Calendar, and is familiar to most people. Free group meetings are time-limited.

#Microsoft Teams

Good if your company is on Microsoft 365. Heavier app and more setup.

#Jitsi Meet

Open source, no account needed, runs in the browser. Quality depends on the server and network.

#Yapie meetings

If your team already uses Yapie for chat, meetings live right next to the conversation:

• Schedule a meeting and invite people or a whole department.
• Everyone gets a reminder, and joins with one tap from the chat.
• Voice or video, with screen sharing — even in voice-only calls.
• Meetings sit alongside your team's chats, approvals and reports in Yapie Work.

#Which to pick

Need	Pick
External clients, calendar invites	Google Meet / Teams
No accounts, quick ad-hoc call	Jitsi
Internal team that already chats in one app	Yapie

#Tips for better meetings on any app

1. Share an agenda in the chat beforehand.
2. Mute when not speaking — background noise travels.
3. Share a window, not the whole screen, to avoid exposing notifications.
4. Use voice instead of video on weak connections; screen sharing still works in Yapie voice calls.
5. Post decisions back in the chat right after the meeting.

See also how to make a group video call and call quality tips for slow internet.

#Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to Zoom?

Google Meet and Jitsi are popular free options. For internal teams already chatting in Yapie, its built-in meetings avoid separate links and apps.

Can I share my screen in a Yapie voice call?

Yes. Yapie supports screen sharing in both voice and video calls.

Do I need a meeting link in Yapie?

No. Meetings are scheduled inside Yapie Work and invited people join from the app.