Free Multi User Video Conferencing for Windows or Mac
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A caller asked “I was wondering if you knew of any Windows-based clients that would allow multi-user video conferencing”. I know I saw something the other day that was browser-based. Let’s turn to the chat room for suggestions, as well.
One site that may be able to help is ooVoo It’s in Beta still, so it may be free still. They are also working on coming out with a Mac version, as well. ooVoo is the next evolution in online communication — a remarkably easy way to have a face-to-face video conversation with friends, family or colleagues, no matter where they are in the world. ooVoo is remarkably easy to use: easy to download, easy to install, and best of all: it’s FREE!
ooVoo allows you to call users for free, send a video message, or start a video conference with up to six people! It’s the next evolution in online communication, allowing for
richer connections, more expressive communications – all in real time and with amazing, high-quality video. You can:
- Talk one-on-one or with up to six people at a time.
- Smooth video displayed in 3D with clear sound.
- No one answering your call? Leave a voice, video or text message.
- Send files and text messages during the video conversation.
- Adjust/Mute microphone, speakers or camera.
- Choose your ringtone.
- View call history (missed calls, incoming calls, etc.).
This definitely seems like it may be the best solution, and it’s completely free!
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27 Comments
Larry Kless's Weblog
February 16th, 2008
at 9:49am
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February 8th, 2008
at 6:19am
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February 8th, 2008
at 7:47pm
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blizzardjd1014
February 7th, 2008
at 11:01am
first comment and veiw!!
Reaper976
February 7th, 2008
at 11:05am
i was there! chris pirillo FTW
BIGUNITZERO
February 7th, 2008
at 11:06am
BLAH
ZinayH
February 7th, 2008
at 11:15am
funny!!!
XelosCC
February 7th, 2008
at 11:27am
My mom uses oovooo, and she has skype to… weird, lol
TGseason10
February 7th, 2008
at 4:34pm
Funny :P
Linux Dog FTW!
Cjaiceman
February 7th, 2008
at 4:39pm
ooVoo works great, thanks chris for recommending this to me. It works great.
Tyler Keim
February 7th, 2008
at 10:20pm
I just got ooVoo after this video, I think it is awesome, I love the free calling to landlines. The only downside is on a CID system it shows up a North Carolina Number
E3pOPWNER
February 8th, 2008
at 5:28am
YAY my first live video.
Dani
February 8th, 2008
at 10:24am
Oh yes, ooVoo is definitely still free! And we’ve come out with a new version: ooVoo 1.5. Now you can record your conversations and post them to your blog if you want. We’re also going to be offering free phone calls in the US and Canada, so now is a good a time as any to try it out. I don’t know if any of your readers need the Mac version but they can get it before it appears on ooVoo.com here: oovoomac.smnr.us.
ooVoo is also doing a cool event between the 10th and the 21st of February where you’ll have the opportunity to chat live with bloggers. There is more info about that here on our social media news release page: http://myoovooday.smnr.us/.
chris messner
February 8th, 2008
at 5:36pm
hi chris when u were taking calls it was very helpful i aprecate ur help and im a big fan and i love ur show ur show is very educating ive learned alot since i joined ur chat i hope to learn more peace
Cjaiceman
February 8th, 2008
at 9:23pm
I just wanted to post a follow up on this software. After using it several times with other people for the video conferencing, I have found that it works great, and it has replaced our Skype setup that we were using. This is a great piece of software that even runs great in Vista 64bit. Thanks for this and I’ll see ya around.
SuperHamstar
February 15th, 2008
at 10:17pm
I saw this video conference used by the guys at FReevlog.org where they had 10-12 talking ina flash video conf. program. Its free and easy to use, just gotta sign up.
maccy
February 17th, 2008
at 2:29pm
There is no Mac version available on the ooVoo website, and the link to the beta files ultimately returns a “file not found” message.
Too bad as it looked as though it would have been an answer tomy needs.
maccy
February 17th, 2008
at 2:34pm
ah, Dani had the URL incorrect.
should be http://www2.arel.net/oovoo/ooVooInstaller.zip
maccy
February 17th, 2008
at 3:38pm
works great. Tried it, it was easy peasy to set up and configure, and it worked well on my buddy’s PC. coolioh!
Lafeeu
March 11th, 2008
at 4:07am
The biggest advantage of web conferencing is that you can easily send text, files, and visual graphics within seconds to make the purpose of the video conferencing more fruitful.
relentlessJnin
April 4th, 2008
at 10:44am
they have a Mac version of oovoo now. and now its fully free
presenttv
April 11th, 2008
at 8:53pm
This Guys The Best At finding things thanks chris
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May 26th, 2008
at 9:21am
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live conferencing
July 18th, 2008
at 9:03pm
yeah it’s really funny and innovative,I think most of the people really like this video /. Good Job buddy
Teleconferencing
February 6th, 2009
at 11:24pm
I’ve heard about Courts using video conferencing technologies especially in the rural areas and villages. Even though it’s an expensive approach but it’s a great way for developing these areas.
Adam Stewart
February 24th, 2009
at 2:27pm
Hi Chris,
I work for crayon, and we do marketing for ooVoo. I accidentally posted a comment originally on “What are you looking for in web cam hardware.” This post makes a bit more sense:)
ooVoo is conducting a poll asking why people don’t use web cams. Many of your readers might already be enjoying one, but there are clearly a lot of people hesitant to get in front of a webcam, and maybe some people who are using them already have some hang ups.
If you or your readers have an opinion in the poll, we’d love to hear it!
Bizzman_tx
March 1st, 2009
at 8:35pm
Well part of oovoo is still free but if you want your family to have a weekly web video chat session it now will cost if you want to use the 6 person chat room version. It is a great app. but like I said no longer totally free if anyone knows of a REAL free similar app. please let us know