Around vs Whereby — Which One Wins?
Pick Around if: Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace
Pick Whereby if: Small teams and consultants who want dead-simple video calls with custom branding and no downloads
Our take: Around for simplicity, Whereby for power users.
| Around | Whereby | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (now part of Miro) | Included with Miro paid plans | Free for 45-minute meetings (100 participants) | Pro $8.99/mo |
| Features | Floating circle video bubbles, Auto noise cancellation, Low bandwidth optimization, Screen sharing, Miro whiteboard integration | No download — browser-only, Custom branded rooms, Persistent meeting URLs, Screen sharing and recording, Embeddable video API |
| Best for | Design and product teams already using Miro who want lightweight video calls without leaving their workspace | Small teams and consultants who want dead-simple video calls with custom branding and no downloads |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Around stands out with Floating circle video bubbles and Auto noise cancellation. Whereby counters with Custom branded rooms and Persistent meeting URLs.
Around's Achilles heel: absorbed into miro — standalone product identity is fading, and you’re locked into miro’s ecosystem now. Whereby's: limited to 200 participants max — not built for webinars, large town halls, or company all-hands. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value floating circle video bubbles and design and product teams, go with Around. If small teams and consultants matters more, Whereby is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.