Around
Demio
| Feature | Around | Demio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | From $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, hybrid-teams, developers, creative-teams | marketers, course-creators, saas-companies, coaches |
| Founded | 2019 | 2015 |
| Floating Bubbles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Leveling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automated Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Registration Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Handouts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Polls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Around Pros
- Minimal screen footprint with floating video bubbles
- Excellent AI noise cancellation
- Auto-equalizes audio levels between participants
- Designed for casual always-on collaboration
✗ Around Cons
- Limited features for formal presentations
- Smaller user base than major platforms
- No recording on free plan
✓ Demio Pros
- No downloads for attendees
- Beautiful registration pages
- Automated webinar replays
- Great marketing integrations
✗ Demio Cons
- Limited meeting features (webinar-focused)
- Attendee limits on lower plans
- No breakout rooms
The Verdict
Around is built for remote teams and hybrid teams, with a focus on floating-bubbles and noise-cancellation. Demio targets marketers and course creators and leads with live-webinars and automated-webinars.
On pricing, Around is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $59/mo for Demio. That $49/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Around has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Demio requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Around offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Demio takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.