Video Conferencing Companies

Here are my note on a list of possible Video Conferencing systems. Each has its own limitations. I have yet to find a company that can handle 20 people at a time for free.


1. Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex Meeting Center

They can handle up to 25 people, $49.00 a month. Can do video on iPads.
1-877-469-3239 14 day free trial.

Here's a portion of a live chat I conducted with a ever-so-friendly representative:

Thank you for choosing Cisco WebEx. A representative will be with you shortly.
You are now chatting with Umar .
Umar : Hello Annika. Welcome to Cisco WebEx Sales. How may I help you today?
Annika: Hi I am evaluating online video conferencing systems for a graduate class project. We need to do video conferencing for 20 people
Annika: Does your Webex Meeting Center handle video, audio and web?
Umar : With Cisco WebEx integrated audio, you have the convenience of one provider for your web, video and audio meetings.
Annika: We are thinking of using it for a performance art project in New York City
Umar : Our multi-point video functionality enables you to see up to 6 meeting participants at a time. If there are more than six available on webcam, the participants can choose what 6 they want to view via a drop down menu.
Annika: Okay. So it is limited to 6 participants visible at any given time, with the possibility of having 20 participants involved
Umar : that is correct
Annika: Great. Thank you.

2. Cisco TelePresence

Public Cisco TelePresence

You and your employees go to one location and have your clients go to another location. The system is set up at those specific, pre-determined, permanent locations.

3.ConferenceCalls.com

Executive plan up to 1,000 for video, web and audio. It costs per person, though.


4. AccuConference

You need a reservation for over 50 participants. It costs 10 cents per person.

5. Skype

Group Video Calling can handle up to ten people
Trial group video free for 7 days

6. Start-video.com

Start-Video is a desktop video conference and collaboration tool that provides an easy to use video conferencing solution at a price that small and medium sized businesses can afford. All you need is your PC and a webcam to connect face to face with your audience. Start your next meeting the right way with Start-Video.com
two week trial today and receive a free, 10 party toll meet me audio conference account. Can only handle six video participants at a time.


7. GoToMeeting

Free one month trial. Not video conferencing per se, more like a Camtasia-style interface.

8. www.oovoo.com

Video chat with 6 people max.


9. iVisit.com

Video conference with up to 8 users
Share your screen, docs, apps, and more while in a live video meeting
Free 2-way video chat and collaboration
iVisit Presenter:
Share your desktop, presentations, documents, apps and more while video conferencing
iVisit Mobile (Beta)
Share your surroundings and talk face-to-face from anywhere using your mobile phone. Free to Try!
http://www.ivisit.com/plans