Around

    Next-gen video calling, shut down on March 31, 2025 after being acquired by Miro.

    Free. Discontinued service.

    ToolTrim Verdict

    Around

    3.6/5
    DecentEditorial score

    Discontinued service.

    Free planYes
    ModelFree
    PriceFree
    Verified2026-05-11
    How this score is calculated
    Quick decision

    Around: when it makes sense.

    Discontinued service. No reason to look for it in 2026: use Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Miro for some inherited features.

    Challenge if

    In every case: the service has been shut down since March 31, 2025, there's nothing left to use

    Main limitation

    Service shut down since March 31, 2025, no longer usable

    Quick summary (condensed)

    Around Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free (Prix non public).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    In every case: the service has been shut down since March 31, 2025, there's nothing left to use.
    Alternatives
    Zoom Pro, Google Meet.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Discontinued service.
    Pricing

    How much does Around cost?

    Around offers a free plan. Here's the full breakdown of available plans for 2026.

    Free0 €

    Service discontinued.

    Prix à vérifier sur la page officielle avant décision.

    Price verified on 2026-05-11· around.coSee all plans
    Comparison

    Best alternatives to Around.

    2 alternatives to Around, compared by price, features, and fit for freelancers and small teams.

    ToolPrice/moFree planTT ScoreReplaceableVerdict
    AroundCurrent

    Next-gen video calling, shut down on March 31, 2025 after being acquired by Miro.

    		Free
    3.6
    		n/a
    Zoom Pro

    Zoom paid plan with extended meeting duration and admin controls.

    		14€
    3.5
    		n/a
    Google Meet

    Specialist tool used in ToolTrim ops and solo stacks.

    		Free
    3.5
    		n/a

    ToolTrim Score · Independent editorial analysis · Not a user rating

    Which profile should pick what

    ProfileRecommendation
    Solo / freelanceGoogle Meet is often enough
    TeamGoogle Meet can be justified
    1 free alternatives
    Audience

    Who is Around for?

    Ops / COOSolo / Freelance

    Solo / Freelance

    Can work

    Team

    Can work

    Strengths and limitations

    Around, strengths and limitations.

    Where it falls short

    • Service shut down since March 31, 2025, no longer usable
    Features

    What Around covers.

    Operations workflow
    ToolTrim Analysis

    Our take on Around.

    Around offered a reimagined video call: small floating bubbles instead of full-screen windows, smart echo cancellation, live desktop collaboration. The key thing to know in 2026: Around shut down on March 31, 2025, just over a year after being acquired by Miro, which chose to fold some of its features (echo cancellation, reactions) into its own collaboration tools rather than keep Around running as a standalone product.

    So there's no 2026 pricing to provide: the service no longer exists. For those who liked Around's experience, Miro carried over some elements into its own platform; for classic video calling, Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams remain the active, maintained choices.

    Rating

    Our verdict on Around.

    3.6/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Why this score

    Around is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, use cases that still depend on your specific context.

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    FAQ

    Questions about Around.

    Pricing, plans, use cases and alternatives to Around, key answers before adding this tool to your stack in 2026.

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    Frequently asked questions about Around

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    What is Around used for?

    Next-gen video calling, shut down on March 31, 2025 after being acquired by Miro.

    How much does Around cost?

    Around costs €0 (free) (Prix non public plan). Price verified on 2026-05-11.

    Is Around suitable for beginners?

    Around suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Around worth the price?

    Discontinued service. No reason to look for it in 2026: use Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Miro for some inherited features.

    What are the best alternatives to Around?

    The main alternatives to Around are: Zoom Pro, Google Meet. Free alternatives: Google Meet.

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