Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links, plus an API for embedding video in apps.
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About Whereby
Whereby, originally called appear.in, is a Norwegian video meeting service built around permanent room links. Hosts get a room such as whereby.com/yourname, and guests join from a desktop or mobile browser with no download and no login. It covers what most small teams need: screen sharing, recording, chat, reactions, background effects and breakout groups. Its second product, Whereby Embedded, is an API and SDK for adding video calls to your own website or app, and is popular with telehealth, education and marketplace platforms; it is charged by usage, while the Meetings product is charged per user licence. Being European, it markets itself on GDPR compliance. It is not built for webinars or very large meetings, and the free option has shrunk over the years, so check current plans. It suits consultants, therapists, small teams and product builders who value simplicity and a link that never changes.
Best for: Small teams and client-facing professionals who want simple, permanent meeting links.
Pros and cons
What works
- Guests join in the browser with no download or login
- Permanent, memorable room links
- Embedded API for adding video to your own product
Why people leave
- Not designed for webinars or very large meetings
- Free option is limited
- Fewer admin controls than enterprise suites
Top Whereby alternatives
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Google Meet66.5Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls.
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Jitsi Meet62.6Free, open-source browser meetings with no account needed.
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Zoom Workplace59.6Better for larger meetings and webinars, with apps everywhere.
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Proton Meet57.2Encrypted browser meetings with a free tier from a privacy-focused company.
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MiroTalk55.3Self-hostable open-source rooms you can also embed in a site.
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Whereby: common questions
Is Whereby free?
No, Whereby is a paid product.
Is Whereby open source?
No, Whereby is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Jitsi Meet and MiroTalk.
What platforms does Whereby run on?
Whereby is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Whereby?
The highest-ranked Whereby alternatives right now are Google Meet, Jitsi Meet and Zoom Workplace. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.