Onstream Meetings vs. Whereby

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Onstream Meetings
Score 5.0 out of 10
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Onstream Meetings allows users to set up and manage meetings in the cloud. The platform does not require any pre installation, training or configuration. It includes advanced security options, and unlimited monthly meetings. Pricing starts at $19/month for up to 25 participants. Onsteam Meetings has a simple interface for both moderators and participants, and is easy to use. Features include live video & audio streaming, messaging & chat, whiteboard & markup, a content library,…N/A
Whereby
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Norwegian company appear.in offers their flagship video conferencing platform to small teams, both in a free edition hosting up to 4 guests simultaneously in a session or a paid edition that supports up to 12 simultaneous meeting guests, among other features.
$0
per user
Pricing
Onstream MeetingsWhereby
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Free
$0
per user
Pro
$9.99
per user
Business
$59.99 and up
per user/room
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Onstream MeetingsWhereby
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Onstream MeetingsWhereby
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Whereby
7.8
14 Ratings
2% below category average
High quality audio10.01 Ratings9.014 Ratings
High quality video10.01 Ratings9.014 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements10.01 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Mobile support10.01 Ratings5.011 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Whereby
8.0
13 Ratings
1% above category average
Desktop sharing10.01 Ratings8.013 Ratings
Whiteboards10.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Whereby
9.4
13 Ratings
14% above category average
Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings9.010 Ratings
Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Slideshows10.01 Ratings9.35 Ratings
Calendar integration00 Ratings9.94 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings9.72 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Whereby
8.3
9 Ratings
1% below category average
Live chat10.01 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Audience polling10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Whereby
6.9
11 Ratings
19% below category average
User authentication10.01 Ratings8.86 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions10.01 Ratings5.09 Ratings
Confidential attendee list10.01 Ratings7.04 Ratings
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User Ratings
Onstream MeetingsWhereby
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(15 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.1
(9 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Onstream MeetingsWhereby
Likelihood to Recommend
Onstream Media
There are other services offered for free with more integration to existing infrastructure.
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Whereby
If you cannot use another more common solution on the market or are looking for an alternative to the known solutions, it is a great alternative. If you have other tools already, and just want to test [them], that's fine, but I think the better-known ones have a better chance of using, knowing, and the learning curve will be shorter.
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Pros
Onstream Media
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to setup
  • Friendly UI
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Whereby
  • Easy to use: The app is very, very easy to use. Literally just create a chat room (input a name) and access it to chat.
  • Call/video quality: I've experienced better call quality on appear.in than in almost all other chat and video conferencing services out there.
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Cons
Onstream Media
  • Integration with existing services
  • With company moving toward VoIP solution this becomes obsolete as we get the same service already included in the price of VoIP and we also do get this ability for free through Office 365 (online version, no dial-in)
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Whereby
  • The paid version may have dial-in. But I have always used the free version. Dial-in is typically required for an "official" multi-purpose teleconference platform.
  • I did have some trouble with larger groups (5+) when it was Appear.in but almost always use it for small 1-on-1 or 3 person meetings.
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Likelihood to Renew
Onstream Media
No answers on this topic
Whereby
We are using a larger tool suite that already includes video conferencing instead of our older approach of using different apps from different vendors. appear.in has a simple but great set of features but its pricing scheme is not as scalable as we really need in a 500+ employee company.
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Usability
Onstream Media
No answers on this topic
Whereby
Very easy to use, technical and non-technical colleagues have used it with no instructions needed. That says all about the app and services.
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Support Rating
Onstream Media
No answers on this topic
Whereby
Never had to contact support, so we cannot give a rating for their overall support. When we noticed the audio was not always great quality, we simply educated our users to mute the mic and use the in-room conference phone which is connected via a dedicated VOIP link and had much better voice quality. The video performance varied by locations network speed and found it got much worse when the room size increased to over 4 connections.
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Implementation Rating
Onstream Media
No answers on this topic
Whereby
After a recommendation from a partner, as the system is very easy to use, we simply start.
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Alternatives Considered
Onstream Media
I have selected because at the time Skype for Business was horrible and we did not have 3CX at the time. We have acquired 3CX which is great and Skype for Business improved tremendously.
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Whereby
I find Zoom more complicated to use and harder to use because a lot of people do not like having to download things to their computers or devices and Whereby is so easy to get connected with . I like that Zoom offers larger rooms, but at this point the cost is not worth the extra expense.
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Return on Investment
Onstream Media
  • There is no need to purchase new service where you may already have existing service that includes the very same thing
  • It is great for small businesses that need this for presentations, support, etc.
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Whereby
  • In general, any sort of online collaborations saves a lot on your budget. The meetings are rather more on time and can be efficient and short.
  • Easy to drop-by and have a small talk with clients/teammates within COVID era.
  • The URL makes you look fancy instead of a random hash.
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ScreenShots

Whereby Screenshots

Screenshot of Easy video meetings in your browser. No downloads, no login.Screenshot of Up to 50 participants in Townhall rooms.Screenshot of Record, save, and share meetings.