Whereby
Browser-based video meetings and embeddable video API from Norway, no download required for guests.
📍 Norway 🇳🇴, Oslo
Product overview
Whereby is a Norwegian browser-based video conferencing platform focused on simplicity. Launched as appear.in in 2013 within Telenor's startup incubator, it rebranded to Whereby in 2019 and is now owned by Videonor AS, a Norwegian company. The platform is remote-first with headquarters in Oslo. Whereby offers two products. Whereby Meetings provides no-download, browser-based video calls through permanent room URLs. Guests join via a link with no account needed. Features include screen sharing, recording, virtual backgrounds, breakout groups, and custom branding, supporting up to 200 participants. Whereby Embedded is a video API and SDK enabling developers to add video to their own platforms, targeting telehealth, education, and coaching. The platform is GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and HIPAA-compliant. The company raised EUR 10M in Series A in 2021 from Point Nine Capital (Berlin). Customers include Brella and accuRx (UK National Health Service). The free plan offers one room with up to four attendees. KEY FEATURES: - Browser-based video calls with permanent room URLs (no download needed) - Embeddable video API and SDK for developers (React hooks, npm packages) - Breakout groups, screen sharing, recording, and virtual backgrounds - Custom branding and white-label options for embedded deployments - HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance
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