Facetime - Top Competitors (Mar 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Mar 11, 2022

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Facetime vs. Alternatives in 2024

The following software options in the video telephony mobile and web software category are the top alternatives to FaceTime: JioMeet, Google Duo, Rakuten Viber, and JusTalk. In select categories listed below, FaceTime is compared to its top alternatives:

• Cloud/On-premise: FaceTime is a mobile app also available for Mac computers, and it is entirely web-based. In comparison, all top alternatives to FaceTime are fully web-based solutions.
• Cost: FaceTime is free to use for every Apple device, although standard data charges apply when the app is in use. In comparison, Viber and other top alternatives of FaceTime are free to use. However, Viber has a plan for international calls priced at $5.99, while JusTalk pricing starts at $9.99 per user per month. JioMeet also has paid plans for businesses, professionals, and enterprises but does not reveal their pricing details.
• Customers/Industries: The FaceTime app targets regular people, families, friends, colleagues, and social groups. The app is favored for personal and home use rather than professional usage. In comparison, JioMeet targets professionals and teams seeking to collaborate while Viber, JusTalk, and Google Duo target similar customers as FaceTime. Viber also has a business plan available.
• Functionality: FaceTime comes with several features typical for video telephony and voice over IP platforms like screen sharing, multiple mic modes, spatial audio, weblinks, etc. Compared to its top alternatives, FaceTime comes with the SharePlay function, which allows users to listen to music or watch videos together, unavailable on all its top alternatives. Viber and JusTalk support chat messaging features that FaceTime does not support.
• Popularity: FaceTime was launched in 2010 as a product of Apple Inc., one of the world foremost tech manufacturers. In comparison, Google Duo and JusTalk have over 10 million downloads on the Android Play Store, and Viber is used in over 170 countries globally.
• Scalability: FaceTime is a scalable software option that supports video or audio calls from 2 to 32 people. In comparison, JioMeet can support up to 1,000 people, Google Duo can support up to 32 people, and JusTalk can support video meetings of up to 50 people.
• Support: Support for users of FaceTime is available through email, phone, live chat, and community support channels. Compared to its top alternatives, FaceTime comes with more robust support options as Google Duo only offers support through the community, Viber offers email support. At the same time, JioMeet also has live chat support available.