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plan in advance) and invite our colleagues. During the video call we can activate or deactivate our
microphone and our webcam, as well as share files quickly and easily.

The main difference with Google Meets is that Zoom, like most alternatives, does require the
installation of a program to work. It is a lightweight program that will work on almost any computer
and is usually updated regularly. It can also be used from other devices, but it needs to be installed on
them. Zoom can be used free of charge without any limitations other than the duration of the
meetings, which in its free version can only be up to 40 minutes.

As we can see in the following screenshot, its interface is quite similar to the rest of alternatives
presented:

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/zoom-101-a-starter-guide-for-beginners-plus-advanced-tips-and-tricks-for-pros/

Finally, the last alternative that we are going to study in this section is Skype. This program is well
known since many years ago as the main software for online videocalls. However, it is nowadays a little
bit less used, and it is not considered a proper software for business matters.

Skype works in a similar way to the rest of the alternatives presented, although its approach is much
more informal: it is a program created for calls between friends or family and not for professional use,
which is noticeable.

However, its ease of use and handling, as well as its popularity and long history make it continue to be,
today, a viable alternative for making video calls. To highlight we can say that it does not have any type
of limitation in terms of the duration of the calls, which, as a general rule, have a somewhat less quality
than its competitors. In addition, groups can be created in which to include the contacts we want, from
which to organize a meeting or share content is much easier.

As negative points, it should be noted that it is not seen as a professional application and suitable for
the business world, so its use can be seen by certain clients, suppliers or colleagues as something