Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Video Conferencing (2026)
7 video conferencing options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show a dash, never a guess.
The cheapest video conferencing is Microsoft Teams at $0/mo. 4 offer a free tier. All 7 compared below on price, free tier and compliance — every figure sourced and dated, updated June 2026.
As of Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest video conferencing is Microsoft Teams at $0/mo; across 7 with published pricing the median is $12/mo ($4–$30/mo), 4 with a free tier, every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-15. https://frontdeskreview.com/best/video-conferencing/ Key takeaways
- Typical paid price: from $4/mo, median $12/mo, up to $30/mo — across 7 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby, Zoom.
- HIPAA-ready: Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Google Meet, GoTo Meeting, RingCentral.
- Tracked: 7 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Video Conferencing | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Teams | $0/mo Teams Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Microsoft 365 shops wanting a single integrated workspace | microsoft.com | Visit → |
| 2 | Webex | $0/mo Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Enterprises requiring FedRAMP government-grade security | getapp.com | Visit → |
| 3 | Whereby | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Small teams wanting frictionless guest access with no app installs | whereby.com | Visit → |
| 4 | Zoom | $0/mo Basic | Yes | Yes | Yes | HIPAA-regulated healthcare teams needing BAA | getapp.com | Visit → |
| 5 | Google Meet | $7/mo Business Starter | No | Yes | Yes | Google Workspace shops wanting zero-friction meeting scheduling | workspace.google.com | Visit → |
| 6 | GoTo Meeting | $12/mo Professional | No | Yes | Yes | Organizations running large-attendance meetings with few organizers | getapp.com | Visit → |
| 7 | RingCentral | $30/mo Core | No | Yes | Yes | HIPAA-regulated healthcare organizations needing certified UCaaS | getapp.com | Visit → |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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What is the cheapest video conferencing?
Microsoft Teams has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Teams Free), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does video conferencing cost per month?
Across the 7 video conferencing with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $12/mo, ranging from $4/mo to $30/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 4 also offer a free tier.
Which video conferencing have a free plan?
Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby, Zoom offer a free tier.
Which video conferencing support HIPAA?
Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Google Meet, GoTo Meeting, RingCentral state HIPAA support (a BAA). Always confirm current scope with the vendor.
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