Around
Video calls for a new era of work.
Overview
Around is a video collaboration tool designed for the new era of hybrid and remote work. It features a unique, compact interface with floating video heads that stay out of the way, allowing users to focus on their work. The free plan offers unlimited 1:1 meetings and group meetings up to 45 minutes.
✨ Key Features
- Compact, floating interface
- AI-powered noise cancellation
- Collaborative notes and agendas
- Screen sharing
- Chat and reactions
- Music and sound effects
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique 'floating heads' interface
- Design-centric and minimalist
- Focus on reducing meeting fatigue
Unique Value: Redesigns the video meeting experience to be more collaborative, less intrusive, and less fatiguing.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Collaborative work sessions where participants need to multitask
- Reducing video call fatigue with a less intrusive interface
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Formal presentations or webinars where a traditional full-screen video layout is preferred
🏆 Alternatives
Its unique UI frees up screen real estate, making it fundamentally better for working on documents or code together during a call compared to traditional grid-of-faces layouts.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Unlimited 1:1 meetings. Group meetings up to 45 minutes.
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