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Rally
About
Rally is a video conferencing platform built to mimic real-life gatherings by enabling multiple conversations in parallel - users can choose to join in different conversations as fluidly as they would in real life. They are a good choice for virtual networking, team socials & online communities, best at hosting groups of 10 to 200 people.
The Takeaway: what sets Rally apart from other video communication platforms is that, while most platforms were made to be solutions for business meetings and conferences, it was designed with the social in mind. Stand out features include the ability to easily switch in-and-out of "tables", or dedicated conversations, and a "stage" feature that allows for the host to easily make announcements. A major drawback, however, is that the platform is entirely video/audio based and doesn't have a chat feature.
Pros and Cons
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Customizable - personalize your meeting with branding, themed rooms, donation links, and more Secure Invite - personalized invites and secure login, track who is in your room Host with ease - Toggle the background chatter, play music, share screen, or just perform. No need for virtual bouncers Easily edit display name, can add pronouns to first/last name fields Diverse sign-in options (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, email) |
Room limit is 35 (although you can have unlimited rooms) No integrated chat feature, platform is entirely video-based |
To access Rally from an unsupported country, consider using one of the UofT supported VPNs. Please consult your federal or regional law on the use of VPNs before using any of the following solutions. Please note that Rally is classified as a VOIP service so it may not work if you are trying to access it from country that restricts VOIP platforms