Whereby

Whereby is a browser-based video conferencing platform built by a Norwegian company, Video Communication Services AS. It was formerly known as appear.in before rebranding. Whereby solves the friction of software downloads by letting guests join meetings with one click and no login.

Features

• Persistent Custom Room Links: Each host gets a fixed, personalized URL. Guests join directly in Chrome, Firefox, or Opera browsers with no account required.
• Embedded Video API (Whereby Embedded): Developers integrate live video calls into websites or apps using a WebRTC-based SDK, without building infrastructure from scratch.
• Breakout Groups and Whiteboard: Hosts can split participants into smaller groups. A built-in virtual whiteboard supports real-time collaboration during sessions.
• Third-Party Integrations: Whereby connects with Slack, Trello, YouTube, and Google Calendar. These integrations allow teams to launch and schedule calls from existing tools.
• Custom Branding and Room Controls: Paid plans allow custom subdomains, logos, and color themes. Hosts can lock rooms, screen guests, and control entry permissions.

Use Cases

• For Remote Teams: Teams hold daily standups and project reviews via a fixed room link. No scheduling friction occurs since the link never changes.
• For Educators and Coaches: Tutors run one-on-one or group sessions with breakout rooms and whiteboards. Students join without creating accounts.
• For Developers and SaaS Builders: Product teams embed video calls directly into their platform using the Whereby Embedded API. This avoids building custom WebRTC infrastructure.
• For Healthcare Providers: Clinicians conduct telehealth consultations inside a secure, locked room. Guest entry controls protect patient session privacy.

Whereby is a no-download, browser-based video tool with both a meetings product and an embeddable API. It suits small to mid-sized teams and developers who need simple, low-friction video without heavy setup.