Amazon Chime

The new kid in the online meeting world: Amazon Chime

Competing with Google Hangouts and Skype, Amazon Chime is a new communication tools that makes it easy to connect with people regardless of where they are in the world. The application?s most attractive feature is its simplicity and conversations can be started with just one click or tap.

Secure and easy online meetings

Amazon Chime is compatible with desktop computers, laptops and mobile devices such as tablets and phones. You can switch between devices for video and voice chat meetings. Useful features include chat rooms, remote desktop control, and screen sharing. You are also able to share meeting URLs with attendees and record meetings. These and other features make the application an affordable alternative to costly meeting software and services catering to businesses and other enterprises. Chime?s Basic Plan is free, although you are limited to two users per meeting and many features are blocked. The Plus Plan unlocks most features, while the Pro Plan is ideal for larger businesses and allows meetings for up to 100 participants.

A simple communications service for meetings

By making online meetings easier to organise, Amazon Chime helps businesses connect and increase productivity. In addition to its easy-to-use and simple design, many features make communicating effortless. For example, the application automatically reconnects users that have been dropped. Overall, Chime is a great alternative to other online meeting services like WebEx, Skype and Google Hangouts although the user experience is relatively clumsier than more established platforms. Given the application was only launched in 2017, Chime shows a lot of promise.