The great pandemic of 2020 has revealed many realities. We learned that toilet paper is pure gold, the ability to hang out with our friends and colleagues for dinner or lunch is deeply missed and the best way to stay connected is to use an online video conferencing tool. There is an array of tools to choose from and they have different features and price points. So let’s take a look at 3 video conference tools that you can use in your business right now:

Microsoft Teams - We have all seen the commercials on t.v. promoting this tool as an alternative to using Zoom given some of the security challenges it has faced. What does MS Teams offer and how much does it cost? According to their website you can, “Chat, Meet, Call, & Collaborate From Anywhere Without Compromising Privacy & Security. Host Meetings. Cloud Phone System. App Integrations. Instant Messaging.” There are different price points. My favorite one is for FREE. To learn more about how to use this tool for free click here.

Blue Jeans - Blue Jeans is a “Secure video conferencing platform that makes you more productive.” They have two price points: BlueJeans Standard which is their entry-level plan which is $12.49 per month & BlueJeans Pro which is their most popular plan and is $17.49 per month. The plans both come with unlimited group meetings, unlimited 1:1 meetings, 5 hours of meeting recording, and an array of other features. The main difference between the two is the integration of apps which is found on the higher paid plan and the ability to host more participants also comes with this plan. They also offer a free 7-day trial to try out the meetings feature. Check out the features here.

Go To Meeting - Go To Meeting has been around for a very long time. It has different pricing plans that are categorized as professional, business & enterprise. All the plans offer a one-click meeting feature that has screen sharing, web audio, dial-in conference line, unlimited meetings, no meeting limits, chat feature, personal meeting room, and meeting locks. The plans start at $14.00 per month for up to 150 participants. Additionally, they offer a 14-day trial to check them out.

The technological era is here to stay. Check out these easy to use and affordable tools to help you stay connected to your clients and your team.

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