Whereby is a browser-based video conferencing tool that requires no downloads or accounts from participants — joining a meeting is as simple as clicking a link. Designed for simplicity and minimal friction for guests, Whereby is popular for customer-facing video calls, tutoring sessions, online consultations, and team check-ins where participants should not need to install software. Embedded Meeting and the Whereby API enable businesses to add video calling directly inside their web applications for telemedicine, online education, and customer support.
Whereby
Video meetings with no app download required.
Best for: Teams and consultants who need frictionless video meetings where external guests don't need to download anything.
- Free plan
4.5/5 ratingEditorial score 87/100whereby.com
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Free (45-min meetings)
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Editorial score87/100
The editorial note
What to know about Whereby
Is it right for you?
Who Whereby suits
Choose it if
- Teams and consultants who need frictionless video meetings where external guests don't need to download anything.
Look elsewhere if
- Large company all-hands, webinars, and enterprise communication — Zoom Webinars, Microsoft Teams, or Hopin support hundreds to thousands of participants with rich event management features that Whereby's small meeting focus does not provide
What you get
Key features
- Browser-based no-download meetings
- Persistent room URLs
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Embeddable Meeting API
- Custom branding
- Breakout groups
- Virtual backgrounds
Works with
Integrations7
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (45-min meetings)Billed monthly | 1 permanent room, 3 participants, 45-min limit — no downloads required |
| Pro | $6.99 / host / monthBilled monthly | 1 host, 100 participants, unlimited time, custom branding, recordings, breakout rooms |
| Business | $9.99 / host / monthBilled monthly | Multiple hosts, 200 participants, admin console, user management, advanced analytics |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Zero-friction for guests — join meetings by clicking a link, no download or account required
- Persistent room URLs mean the same meeting link works every time — no scheduling overhead
- Embeddable video API enables white-labeled video calling inside any web application
- Customizable room branding including backgrounds, colors, and company logo on paid plans
- HIPAA-compliant plan available for telemedicine and healthcare use cases
Cons
- Fewer features than Zoom for large meetings — best for small group calls up to 100 participants
- No desktop app — browser-only means it depends on browser performance and permissions
- Less enterprise administration compared to Teams or Zoom for large organizational deployments
- Room participant limits more restrictive than Zoom on standard plans
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Remote Work
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free (45-min meetings)
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- whereby.com
The verdict
Our take on Whereby
The most frictionless video tool — no download required removing the barrier that causes guests to miss meetings.
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