Indian Video Conferencing Solution: JioMeet Standing as a Homegrown Competitor to Zoom App
During the covid-19 pandemic, the world went into lockdown, shutting down offices, schools, and government departments. But thanks to the internet and mobile applications, people could work from home and students could study online. One such app that gained popularity during this period was Zoom.
However, the Indian government issued a 16-page set of guidelines in April, warning that Zoom is not secure. According to the report, the Zoom meeting app poses a risk to the safety of private users if used for personal purposes.
If you're planning to uninstall Zoom, Reliance Jio has introduced an alternative – JioMeet. This homegrown video conferencing app, now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, is a great alternative to Zoom. Like Zoom, JioMeet offers 1:1 video calls and large group calls for up to 100 participants.
Here's a comparison of similarities and differences between JioMeet and Zoom:
Commonalities between JioMeet and Zoom
Both JioMeet and Zoom support direct calls, including one-on-one calls and large group calls for up to 100 participants. Zoom offers numerous enterprise-grade host controls for its users. Similarly, JioMeet offers similar features. Both platforms are free for up to 100 participants, offer password-protected meetings, and have a waiting room feature. Meetings on both platforms can be held in HD quality.
Differences between JioMeet and Zoom
Besides being an Indian app, JioMeet offers a few exclusive features, such as:
- Multi-device login support. Users can log in to the JioMeet app on up to five devices and seamlessly switch between devices during a call.
- Safe Driving Mode. This feature allows users to continue their meeting while en route.
Security has always been a concern with Zoom. Numerous vulnerabilities have been identified, such as high-severity issues that could allow attackers to escalate privileges or leak sensitive information. Zoom has also faced past issues like Zoombombing and inadequate encryption claims, leading to regulatory scrutiny and class-action lawsuits.
On the other hand, JioMeet aims to offer a secure and compliant video conferencing experience for users within India, although specific details on its security features are not fully documented. So far, JioMeet seems like a safer and better alternative to Zoom, especially as an Indian alternative. Give it a try and let us know your thoughts!
Stay safe, stay secure, both online and offline!
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- As the world adapts to working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of secure alternatives to video conferencing apps like Zoom cannot be overstated, especially in light of the security concerns surrounding Zoom.
- With Zoom posing risks to the safety of private users and having faced numerous vulnerabilities and regulatory scrutiny, the homegrown video conferencing app JioMeet emerges as a viable and, arguably, more secure option.
- As more emphasis is placed on sustainable living and technology, the decision to choose locally developed apps like JioMeet could align with one's lifestyle and overall commitment to supporting homegrown products that cater to the needs of a growing digitally connected world.
