Video Conferencing Pricing Comparison 2026
6 products · dataset dated April 21, 2026 · Prices may have changed
In our April 21, 2026 pricing snapshot, Microsoft Teams had the lowest recorded USD starting rate at $4/mo. This excludes unavailable prices and other currencies; billing units and included services can differ. The snapshot includes 6 video conferencing products: Google Meet, GoTo Meeting, KrispCall, Microsoft Teams, Webex by Cisco, Zoom. Current vendor prices may differ. 4 of 6 had listed free plans.
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Video Conferencing in 2026: What the Data Shows
Market Overview
Compare meeting services by host licenses, attendee limits and the workflows included in each plan. This category also contains KrispCall, a phone service whose costs are not directly comparable with a video meeting subscription.
Key Buying Criteria
Check group-call duration, recording storage, guest access and required integrations. For an existing Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace contract, confirm the exact edition and meeting entitlements before buying another tool.
Comparison notes
Shortlist plans that cover your meeting size and recording needs. Compare the total for licensed hosts using the same billing commitment, then test guest access and the required workflow.
What to Watch Out For
AI features, webinar products and telephone usage can have separate terms. The Zoom source note distinguishes monthly billing from annual equivalents, but its typed price fields do not. Confirm the billing cycle before budgeting.
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| Pricing | ||||||
| Starting Price | Price unavailable | $14/mo | $15/mo | $4/mo | $14.5/mo | Price unavailable |
| Renewal Price | -- | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | -- |
| Free Plan | Recorded | Not established | Not established | Recorded | Recorded | Recorded |
| Free Trial | 14 days | 14 days | Yes | 30 days | Not established | Not established |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user | Per user | Per user | Per user | Per user |
| Plans | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Features | ||||||
| Max Participants | 1000 | 250 | N/A (phone system) | 300 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Meeting Duration | 24 hours (paid plans) | Unlimited | N/A (call-based) | 30 hours (paid plans) | 24 hours (paid plans) | 30 hours (paid plans) |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Recording | Business Standard+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout Rooms | Business Standard+ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Features | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | 500 | 80 | 100 | 700 | 200 | 2000 |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| End-to-End Encryption | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Captions | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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How We Track Prices
This comparison uses a category snapshot dated 2026-04-21. Prices and terms may have changed. Check each vendor's current offer before buying.
Each amount uses its recorded currency; no currency conversion is applied. Prices in your region may differ due to local pricing and taxes. We show the lowest recorded paid tier unless otherwise noted. Billing units and plan limits differ; confirm current terms before buying. Some products offer introductory pricing that increases on renewal - we show both where applicable.
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Head-to-Head Comparisons
See how video conferencing products stack up against each other - plans, pricing, and features side by side.
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Explore Individual Product Pricing
Deep dive into each video conferencing product - full plan breakdowns, renewal prices, features, and comparison notes.
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Quick Pricing Summary
| Product | From | Free Plan | Pricing check |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4/mo | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 | |
| $14/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| $14.5/mo | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 | |
| $15/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 |
Video Conferencing analysis on the StackScored blog
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Recorded from $6.24/mo (CapCut Pro)
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Recorded from $79/mo (Zoom Events & Webinars)
Screen Recording & Async Video
Recorded from $6.5/mo (Tella)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I compare video conferencing costs?
- Match the plan, billing unit, included usage and commitment length before comparing numbers. A starting price is not a quote for your team. Check required add-ons, taxes and any renewal rate with the vendor.
- Which video conferencing products list a free plan?
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex by Cisco list free plans in this snapshot. Check current eligibility and feature or usage limits before signing up.
- Are these hands-on product reviews?
- These pages compare recorded pricing and features. They do not establish hands-on testing, customer satisfaction or which product is best for your business.
- How current are these prices?
- Use the dataset date shown on this page. Plans, limits and billing terms may have changed; confirm the total for your requirements on the linked vendor site.