FeatureZoomGoogle MeetSkypeJitsiDiscordJackTripJamKazamJamulusOBSSketchSpace (in development)
What is it good for?Original SoundGoogle Integration11 Language Closed CaptionsSet audio volume of each user separatelyLeast amount of latencyProfessional music studio/audio engineer level online recordingLive Online Music Performance, Rehearsals, and Music LessonsLive Online Music Performance, Rehearsals, and Music LessonsLivestreaming or recording broadcasts, also as a Virtual Camera for communication platforms.Seeing performers in the same space with a background behind them, and likely being able to speak/sing together.
Who are the main users?Educators/BusinessEveryoneBusinessEveryoneGamersMusiciansMusiciansMusiciansCreators, Media, Instructors, Gamers, MusiciansTheatre Artists
Can I send text messages during the call? (text chat)YesYesYesYesYesNoYesNon/aYes
Can we communicate face-to-face by video chat?YesYesYesYesYesNoYesNon/aYes
How’s the video quality?HighLowLowMediocreHighDoesn’t supportHighDoesn’t supportHighHigh
Can we talk to each other by voice chat?YesYesYesYesYesTransmits audioTransmits audioTransmits audioTransmits audioTransmits audio
How’s the audio quality without additional headphones and microphone? (And also with?)Mediocre (High)Mediocre (High)Low (Mid-High)Mediocre (Mid-High)Mediocre (High)HighHighHighHighHigh
Can we talk/sing in real-time?NoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYes (if input audio from JackTrip, JamKazam or Jamulus)Likely!
How many people can join? (Free Basic account)100 (additional with paid versions)100 (additional with paid versions)50 (additional with paid versions)50 (additional with paid versions)25 for video calls, 5000 for audio callsPeer to Peer connection (2 users)4 (Unlimited with paid subscription)10 by default, can be configured to 50.n/a5
Can I schedule meeting ahead of time?YesYesYesNoNon/an/an/an/aYes
Can you send calendar invitations?YesYesYesNoYesn/an/an/an/aNo
Can I share my device’s audio?YesYes (with video/screen sharing)Yes (with video/screen sharing)Yes (with video/screen sharing)YesYesYesYesYesYes
What’s the maximum time limit of the session?40 minUnlimited (until March 2021)100 hours per monthUnlimitedUnlimitedn/a1 hour free, Unlimited with paid subscriptionn/an/aUnlimited
Is it free?Yes (with limited features)Yes (until March 2021)Yes (with limited features)Yes (with limited features)YesYesYes (with very limited features)YesYesYes, you just need to sign up
Can I share my device’s screen with others?YesYesYesYesYesNoYes with subscriptionNoIt’s a broadcasting softwareNo
How easy-to-use is it?AverageSimpleSimpleSimpleAverageAdvancedIntermediateIntermediate to AdvancedIntermediateYes, SpiderWebShow has a tutorial
Can I record the meeting?YesYesYesYesYesYesYes with subscriptionYesIt can record your broadcastNo
Do you need coding experience?NoNoNoMaybe/Depends (Not for general use)NoNoNoAt least some knowledge of using console commands is helpful, if running a serverNoNo
Is Ethernet connection necessary? (Note: For best performance, ALWAYS use an ethernet connection when possible.)NoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNo
Can you use it alone for communication?YesYesYesYesYesNo, you can use it to setup your audio input for other apps like Zoom or Google Meet.YesYesNo, you can use it to setup your video/audio input for other apps like Zoom or Google Meet.Not easily, since you need to book it first
Can you use it for live streaming?NoNoNoNoYes, as a companion app when streming via OBS when you want to stream a conversation or interview, or you can stream your screen just for a specific Discord channel.Yes, you can use it to setup your audio input/output for live streaming on other platformsYesYes, you can use it to setup your audio input/output for live streaming on other platformsYes, you can use it to setup your video/audio for live streaming on other platformsYes
Can I have multiple video inputs (webcams) and switch between them?Yes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraNo, it only supports audioYesNo, it only supports audioYes, it supports up to 8 video inputsN/A (you can see all participants at once in the same space)
Picture in picture WebcamYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual CameraYes when combined with OBS Virtual Cameran/aPossible when combined with OBS Virtual Cameran/aCan be configuredN/A
What audio features does it have?You can share your computer’s audio in addition to your microphoneShare audio with video sharingShare audio from the computer aloneShare audio with video sharingShare computer audio when sharing screen, Echo Cancellation for laptop, webcam, or smartphone(/accessory) microphones.It supports unlimited number of input/output channels.
You can speak and monitor simultaneously (bi-directional audio).
Flexible routing (route any input to any output)
Plenty. This is a music performance and rehearsal platform. Please see website.Very similar to features found in JacktripUse multiple audio inputs, mix audio levels per input, apply built-in audio filters such as compressor or noise gate as well as third-party audio plugins that are compatible.TBD