Tools that can be used while working remotely

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Nowadays because the COVID-19 outbreak, most organizations are switching to work remotely to keep in touch with their members. While cancelling meetings can feel disappointing for people, it also brings exciting opportunities to connect remotely and experiment with different meeting formats!

There are many tools out there you can use for work remotely with your organization.

I created a list of free tools for everyone to jump right into action and work remotely using it.

Zoom - Up to 100 participants

Unique features:

• Chat option: Offers a chat room for all attendees as well as an option for direct messaging
• Multi-share: Multiple presenters can present at the same time
• Whiteboard: Offers a whiteboard to put down ideas for discussion

Clickmeeting - Up to 25 participants

Unique features:

• File storage: You can record your online Sketch Meetup and save the file on your computer
• Extra presenter: Multiple presenter option
• Whiteboard: Offers a whiteboard to put down ideas for discussion

Google Hangouts - Up to 25 participants

Webex - Up to 25 participants

Unique features:

• File sharing: You can easily upload and share files

FaceTime - Up to 32 participants

Skype - Up to 50 participants

Unique features:

• Screen sharing: Multiple attendees can share their own screens
• Reactions: Alongside group chat, Skype offers reactions too 😄

Note: Make sure your internet connectivity is stable before using any of the above tools. 

[Erica Moss]

@Soumyadeep Mandal Definitely a great list — thanks for writing this up!

[Michal Patoprsty]

I would also mention Slack

[Soumyadeep Mandal]

Hi @Michal Patoprsty ,

Slack offers it under paid plans. Free version offers only 1-to-1 video calls.

[Mohamed Benziane]

Hi,

I will add Discord to this list.