Top 6 Best Online Meeting Apps for Smartphones

Jitsi Meet is a free online meeting solution developed on open-source code, designed to support businesses, especially in the current Work From Home (WFH) scenario. With Jitsi Meet, you can easily set up online meeting rooms on your own infrastructure, featuring high-definition video up to 720p and clear audio quality. SSL-encrypted data ensures the highest security standards for privacy and information safety. The app is simple to set up and allows access to meetings anytime, anywhere, via a website link or app installation without requiring account registration.

Key Features:

• Screen and presentation slide sharing with participants.
• Simple meeting invitations via URL link.
• Intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
• All essential features to host and manage online meetings.
• Document editing and in-room chat support.
• Stable audio quality and clear video.
• Supports the Vietnamese interface.
• No time limit or user access cap.
• Supports livestreaming to Facebook, YouTube, and meeting recording.
• Live chat and 'raise hand' features.

Download Links:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/jitsi-meet/id1165103905
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jitsi.meet&gl=US

Cisco Webex Meetings is considered one of the safest and highest-quality tools for online conferences, ideal for businesses and educational institutions. Webex offers all the features you would expect from a professional online meeting platform, including messaging options, file sharing, and quick video call initiation for groups.

Key Features:

• Webex Meetings provides all the necessary tools for online communication with multiple participants via video or audio. It also supports file sharing, screen presentations, and recording full meeting details.
• Easy content sharing, from videos to PowerPoint presentations.
• Invite participants to join discussions with text messages or emails.
• Each meeting generates a unique link, ensuring no conflicts or misuse of shared data during sessions.
• Webex Meetings offers high-definition video and audio quality (up to 1080p video quality).

Download Links:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/webex-meetings/id298844386
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cisco.webex.meetings&gl=US

Microsoft Teams là một phần của “hệ sinh thái” Microsoft 365, bao gồm Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook… Microsoft Teams mang đến trải nghiệm học tập và làm việc tại nhà bằng cách xây dựng một văn phòng ảo. Ban đầu, đây là một phần mềm dành riêng cho doanh nghiệp nhưng sau đó, Microsoft đã mang đến phiên bản miễn phí cho tất cả mọi người. Người dùng có thể sử dụng phần mềm để gọi video, nhắn tin, tạo phòng họp, chia sẻ dữ liệu… Do tác động của dịch Covid 19, công ty Microsoft đã tiến hành nâng cấp số lượng người tham gia cuộc họp từ 100 lên đến 300 người và gia tăng thời gian sử dụng từ 60 phút thành 24 giờ.

Ưu điểm nổi bật:

• Chat: Chức năng cơ bản bản này xuất hiện nhiều trong ứng dụng cộng tác, teams và cá nhân.
• Lưu trữ tài liệu: Khi sử dụng Microsoft Teams, nhóm của bạn sẽ có thể lưu trữ và chia sẻ các tệp tài liệu trong trang SharePoint Online.
• Chia sẻ màn hình và gọi video trực tuyến: Ứng dụng cho phép bạn thực hiện các cuộc gọi video liền mạch và nhanh chóng. Ngoài ra, mọi người có thể chia sẻ màn hình để nhận được hỗ trợ kỹ thuật hay đơn giản là chia sẻ thông tin.
• Cuộc họp trực tuyến: Tính năng nổi bật này giúp bạn liên lạc, trò chuyện với các thành viên khác trong cuộc họp có thể chứa đến 10000 người tham gia.
• Hội nghị âm thanh: Đây là một trong những tính năng độc đáo mà có khả năng bạn sẽ không thể tìm thấy ở những nền tảng cộng tác khác. Với Audio conferencing, tất cả mọi người đều có thể tham gia họp trực tuyến trên Microsoft Teams.

Link download:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.teams&gl=us

Google Meet is a video communication service developed by Google. It replaced Google Hangouts, alongside Google Chat, starting from October 2019. This software allows users to connect online through a web platform integrated into Google’s G-suite. Google Meet is completely free and supports online meetings and classes with a large number of participants, up to 100 people.

Key Features:

• Supports up to 100 participants per call for G-Suite Basic users, up to 150 for G-Suite Business, and up to 250 for G-Suite Enterprise users.
• Accessible through both the website and mobile app.
• Meeting content is secured with a password for G-Suite Enterprise users.
• Integrated with Google Calendar to schedule meetings with just one click.
• Screen sharing for presentations, spreadsheets, and more.
• All calls are encrypted for user privacy.
• Detailed subtitles powered by voice recognition.

Download Links:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/google-meet/id1096918571
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tachyon&gl=CH

Zoom is an app designed to facilitate online meetings, making it ideal for professionals, students, and educators to work or study from home. It’s simple to use—just have a laptop, phone, or tablet with Wi-Fi and download the app to host or join meetings anytime.

Key Features:

• Screen Sharing: If you're concerned about not being able to demonstrate your presentation, this feature has you covered. You can share your screen to showcase what you’re discussing, such as a browser or slide deck, allowing participants to follow along easily.
• Mic Control: Zoom integrates with your device’s camera and audio system, allowing users to toggle their microphone on or off to minimize background noise. Participants can also enable their cameras to make the meeting more personal.
• Live Chat: Zoom offers a live chat window where participants can exchange messages during the meeting.
• Virtual Hand Raising: A helpful feature that lets participants virtually raise their hand to signal they want to speak or ask a question during the meeting.
• Recording: If you’d like to keep a record of the meeting, you can enable recording to save the entire session for later viewing.

Download Links:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-one-platform-to-connect/id546505307
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&gl=US

Skype, owned by Microsoft, is a service that allows free messaging, voice chats, and video calls. It enables users to share information in real-time, as long as they have an internet connection, whether for personal use or professional purposes.

Key Features:

• Skype offers free video calls, letting you connect face-to-face with anyone worldwide, provided they have a Skype account, a webcam, and a mobile device.
• You can make unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to anyone, no matter where they are, without worrying about distance or time.
• Skype supports group calls, enabling you to host video or audio conversations with up to 25 people.
• You can set up voicemail on Skype to receive calls even when you're busy or unavailable.

Download Links:

• iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/skype/id304878510
• Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&gl=US