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4.4(29 ratings)

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Around is a video communication tool designed for remote teams to enhance engagement and collaboration.

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About Around

Best for remote teams seeking lightweight, low-fatigue video calls.

Around is a video calling tool designed specifically for remote and hybrid teams that want meetings to feel less draining. It uses floating circular video bubbles instead of traditional grid layouts, auto-mutes background noise, and minimizes screen real estate so users can multitask during calls. The platform emphasizes reducing meeting fatigue by keeping the interface lightweight and unobtrusive. It's particularly well-suited for teams that have frequent, short check-ins rather than long formal meetings. Note: Around was acquired by Miro in 2023, and its standalone product has been integrated into the Miro platform.

Pros

Minimal interface reduces video call fatigue significantly
Excellent background noise cancellation built in
Floating video bubbles allow easy multitasking during calls
Lightweight and quick to launch meetings
Auto-echo cancellation works well in shared spaces

Cons

Acquired by Miro, standalone product being sunset
Limited features compared to Zoom or Teams
Smaller user base means less community support
Not ideal for large formal meetings or webinars

Use Cases

Best for remote teams needing quick daily standups without heavy tools

Best for hybrid teams wanting less intrusive video call experiences

Best for developers and designers who need to screen share while talking

Best for organizations looking to reduce overall meeting fatigue

Key Features

6 features

Virtual meeting rooms with customizable layouts

Real-time collaborative whiteboarding tools

Integrated chat for seamless communication

Screen sharing with interactive features

Background noise cancellation technology

Emoji reactions for instant feedback

SaasHunter Score

7.4/10

“Your remote team seeks an engaging video communication tool to enhance collaboration.”

Ease of Use

8.0

Features

8.0

Pricing

7.0

Support

6.0

Integrations

8.0

Best For

Agencies 8Startups 8Freelancers 7Small Business 7Enterprise 6

Integrations

SlackGoogle CalendarNotionMiroGitHubLinear

Video Calls Remote Teams Video Conferencing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Around?

Around is a video conferencing tool that uses floating circular video bubbles and noise cancellation to make meetings less distracting. It was designed to reduce video call fatigue for remote and hybrid teams.

How much does Around cost?

Around previously offered a free plan with basic features and a paid Pro plan. Since its acquisition by Miro in 2023, pricing and availability may have changed as it integrates into Miro's platform.

What are the main features of Around?

Key features include floating circular video avatars, advanced noise cancellation, echo detection, minimal screen footprint, and quick meeting launch. It also offered screen sharing and reactions to keep meetings interactive.

Who should use Around?

Around was ideal for remote-first and hybrid teams that have frequent short meetings and want a lightweight alternative to traditional video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet.

Is there a free plan for Around?

Around previously offered a free tier with core video calling features. However, since its acquisition by Miro, the standalone product's availability has changed, and users should check Miro's current offerings.