1. BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton · Ottawa · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.6/5
Open-source virtual classroom.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Open source
Video conferencing & webinars · Alternatives
Best WhatsApp Video alternatives in India (2027)
WhatsApp Video is a video conferencing & webinars product from Meta, Menlo Park, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to WhatsApp Video are BigBlueButton (Free), OBS Studio (Free), FaceTime (Free), Airmeet ($167/month · Premium Webinars, billed yearly) and Dyte (Free plan). BigBlueButton is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a WhatsApp Video alternative
Indian support and GST
WhatsApp Video is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
WhatsApp Video alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches WhatsApp Video's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | WhatsApp Video (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | BigBlueButton | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  OBS Studio | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  FaceTime | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Airmeet | $167/month · Premium Webinars, billed yearly | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Dyte | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  100ms | Free · 10,000 conferencing minutes a month included | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Jitsi Meet | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Livestorm | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Meeting | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 10 |  StreamYard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Restream | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Webinar | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Eventzilla | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Cisco Webex | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Discord | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Riverside | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Around | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Google Meet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  EventX | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 WhatsApp Video alternatives in detail
2. OBS Studio
OBS Project · Global · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.4/5
Free live streaming software.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Airmeet
Airmeet · Bengaluru · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.7/5
Virtual events and webinars built in Bengaluru.
$167/month · Premium Webinars, billed yearly
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Live, simulive and on-demand webinars
- Multi-track conferences
- Hybrid and in-person events
- Instant replays
- Multi-channel live streaming
5. Dyte
Dyte (Cloudflare) · Bengaluru · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.7/5
Video and voice SDK built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. 100ms
100ms · Bengaluru · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.7/5
Live video infrastructure built in Bengaluru.
Free · 10,000 conferencing minutes a month included
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Web JavaScript SDK
- Android and iOS SDKs
- React Native and Flutter SDKs
- Prebuilt drop-in UI
- Headless SDKs for custom UI
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Zoho Meeting
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.8/5
Online meetings and webinars from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Video
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Instant and scheduled meetings
- RSVP and email reminders
- Co-hosts and moderator controls
- Virtual backgrounds
- Breakout rooms (Professional)
10. StreamYard
StreamYard (Bending Spoons) · Palo Alto · Video conferencing & webinars · 4.3/5
Browser-based live streaming studio.
Free plan
Free plan available
WhatsApp Video alternatives by what you need
Free WhatsApp Video alternatives
How to choose a WhatsApp Video alternative
- Use what your suite includes for meetings; buy webinar tools only for marketing events.
- Test on low bandwidth if attendees join from mobile networks.
- Check recording storage limits and transcript language support.
WhatsApp Video alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to WhatsApp Video in 2027?+
The closest matches to WhatsApp Video on App Advisor are BigBlueButton (Free), OBS Studio (Free), FaceTime (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match WhatsApp Video, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to WhatsApp Video?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: BigBlueButton (Free), OBS Studio (Free), FaceTime (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to WhatsApp Video?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Airmeet ($167/month · Premium Webinars, billed yearly), Dyte (Free plan), 100ms (Free · 10,000 conferencing minutes a month included). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
WhatsApp Video vs BigBlueButton: which is better?+
BigBlueButton is the closest match to WhatsApp Video in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these WhatsApp Video alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in video conferencing & webinars or a category WhatsApp Video also covers, and Meta's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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