The experience of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that many companies need simple, reliable and functional video conferencing programs. Their choice depends on a number of criteria - the number of employees, ease of installation, the presence of useful options and ease of use. Let's consider the best Russian applications aimed at corporate clients.
eXpress
A full-scale platform for corporate communications, designed for 250+ participants who can simultaneously be in a virtual room for business meetings, conferences, negotiations in an online format with sound and video.
Main functions
- convenient and easy-to-use corporate messenger;
- video conferencing service without time limits and with a maximum number of participants up to 250+ people;
- corporate application store Smart Apps, allowing mobile access to the company's services and systems;
- the ability to communicate with colleagues using trusted corporate services (including those who are employees of other companies) due to a unique communication protocol.
Features
This video conferencing platform has quite a lot of options, including conference calls, file sharing, the ability to make calls. All corporate services are presented in a single window format, which makes it easier to complete communication tasks. Here, everything is thought out to the smallest detail - there is the ability to quote messages, pin them to the top of the chat, edit and delete, and save them to favorites. Video conferences can be scheduled using the calendar, recorded, and commented on in the online chat. There is a hand raising option for those who want to ask a question or make additions during group communication.
High level of data protection and access control, there is an option to prohibit the export of information, it is possible to set up a privacy mode, select a language, profile background, avatar, create a corporate profile.
Rates
- eXpress Standard Edition – 250 rubles per month for one connection, subject to payment for the year;
- eXpress Enterprise Edition + Smart Apps – pricing is set individually depending on the selected options.
Frisbee
This platform for organizing video conferences has an important advantage - it is reliably protected and does not depend on foreign technologies or equipment. In fact, it is a Russian analogue of Whats App, but with broader communication capabilities. The messenger is available on all operating systems and platforms, including Android, and can be used online via the website.
Main functions
- secure messenger with a user-friendly interface;
- calls to platform participants;
- video conferences both in group chats and outside of them with the ability to invite guests via a link;
- sharing files and links;
- managing access to certain group chats, creating a separate space for a specific group of people.
Features
Thanks to reliable protection, the messenger is aimed at corporate clients from commercial and government agencies. The platform allows you to organize separate spaces for discussing and implementing projects, after the completion of which all information can be stored in the archive. Its volume is not limited, and each new community member sees the entire history of correspondence, gets access to links and files.
The product is regularly tested by developers for vulnerabilities and has 24/7 technical support. This development fully complies with the requirements of the federal law "On personal data".Rates
The cost of access to the software depends on the number of corporate users, the SLA level and the selected options. You can issue an annual or perpetual license with the ability to update the software, calculations for each client are made individually. It is possible to order a free demo version for 1 month.
Dion
This program was created by Russian developers for organizing corporate video conferences. Thanks to its own video hosting, the project allows you to get good sound and clear images during communication, and also makes it possible to exchange photo and video content without loss of quality. The product is suitable for use on mobile devices, desktops, and without installing software via a website.
Main functions
- organization of full-fledged video conferences with up to 5,000 users;
- use of video hosting capabilities, which allows you to create channels with playlists, leave comments under videos, use view analytics and an embedded player;
- chats for individual and group communication with advanced functionality;
- a tool for creating video broadcasts with a landing page, interactive communication and analytics following the completion of an online event;
- the ability to book online rooms for negotiations.
Features
The product is well protected due to reliable traffic encryption, has an intuitive and user-friendly interface, and is equipped with a high-quality transmission system video and sound. The application itself, when used on mobile devices and desktops, is characterized by low energy consumption and traffic. Dion has 24/7 technical support.
Prices
Users are offered three pricing plans using cloud or hybrid data storage:
- SMB;
- Enterprise;
- for educational institutions.
In each specific case, the cost of using the product is calculated individually.
VK Teams
A convenient communication platform designed to organize productive team work. There are all the necessary options for holding online meetings, group and individual calls, discussions in chats. Thanks to the download of contacts, you can easily find the right people without switching to other applications. Suitable for work on any mobile platforms and desktop operating systems. It is possible to use the application in the web version.
Main functions
- unlimited time video calls;
- the ability to participate in a video conference with up to 300 people at a time;
- the ability to create corporate chats and channels;
- integration with corporate services;
- the ability to make audio calls and send text messages with the ability to attach documents;
- integration with the user directory;
- control over the actions of group or chat participants.
Features
The application is designed for small corporations of up to 100 people who can comfortably communicate in a video chat, exchange calls, audio messages and work documents. It is possible to switch to presentation mode with a demonstration of the computer or laptop screen. For efficient work, guest access to the room where the meeting is held is provided, which allows you to invite people who are not members of the corporation to the video conference. The program has integrated mail and a calendar, so VK Teams can be used as an electronic organizer.
Rates
You can familiarize yourself with the video conferencing program on your computer using free access to the cloud version. For subsequent use, you can choose one of three tariffs:
- individual services - from 112 rubles per month per person, but not less than 13,390 rubles per year;
- all inclusive - from 120 rubles per month per person, but not less than 14,390 rubles per year;
- Enterprise - the cost is calculated individually based on the number of users and is provided upon request.
TrueConf
The TrueConf corporate messenger is designed specifically to conduct video conferences using various operating systems. The free version includes an application for organizing video conferences, but additional options, including the ability to use artificial intelligence, are only available in the paid version.
Main functions
- organization of video conferences with up to 1,500 participants;
- corporate messenger with the ability to create chats, groups, send documents, exchange links;
- it is possible to share a screen and work with presentations;
- the platform allows you to view photos and videos without using third-party applications;
- there is an option for joint viewing of videos.
Features
The program focuses on providing the ability to organize high-quality video conferences. For this, artificial intelligence is used, providing noise reduction in any environment and using any headset. During the conference, the camera focuses on the speaker's face. It is possible to blur or completely replace the background. There is a microphone control option - the speaker can turn off all other devices during his speech.
Support for group and personal chats ensures effective communication of all participants. At the same time, messages can be edited, formatted and forwarded to users. The communication process is facilitated by customization of notifications and individual selection of sound alerts for each of them.
Rates
The cost is calculated depending on the number of users and the selected set of options. There is a free version of the program with limited functionality, allowing you to hold video conferences with up to 10 people. The cost of the paid version is calculated individually depending on the selected options. The purchased license can be expanded and supplemented at any time for an additional fee.
Conclusion
As we can see, the choice of platforms for organizing high-quality corporate videoconferencing created by Russian developers is quite wide. This allows you to find a product that optimally meets the company's needs in terms of functionality, security and ease of use. In terms of pricing, the developers adhere to approximately the same pricing, which is calculated based on the number of users and a set of options.
If a company is interested in having the software installed on its server, and additional options include constructing its own bots, it is worth choosing the eXpress platform. It provides reliable information protection and confidentiality through the use of double-layer traffic encryption and a cryptocontainer. If necessary, in addition to standard options, additional individual solutions can be developed and connected. This allows us to organize the company's work at a fundamentally new qualitative level and ensure uninterrupted communication (messengers, telephony, chats, video communication) between employees, regardless of where in the world they are located.
