It seems like everyone is trying to compete with Zoom today.

Just last week, Google announced that Google Meet (Google’s paid video conference platform) will be free.

Now Facebook is taking a shot at Zoom by introducing Facebook Messenger Rooms.

Alison DeNisco Rayome reports at CNET.com:

Facebook’s new group video chat feature Messenger Rooms is getting ready to compete with services like Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams, as more people turn to video chat amid coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines.

 

Facebook users will soon be able to create a video chat room via Facebook or the Messenger app and invite up to 50 people to join a video call — even if they don’t have a Facebook account. There will be no time limits on calls.

 

Messenger Rooms arrives as some people are looking for an alternative to Zoom, which has faced a number of security and privacy issues in the past two months. (If you are still using Zoom, you can take steps to lock down your meetings and prevent Zoombombing, and learn other hidden tips and tricks). 

 

Facebook Messenger Rooms will be rolling out in certain countries this week before expanding globally, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a livestream on Friday. Keep reading for Facebook Messenger Rooms’ stance on privacy, and how to get started using the new video chat platform.

Facebook’s own Mark Zuckerberg explains everything you need to know about Messenger Rooms:

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