Around

Your new daily video call

Freemium

About Around

Around reimagines video calls for the remote work era with its signature 'floating heads' interface—small circular video bubbles that stay visible while you work in other apps. Unlike Zoom or Google Meet that demand full-screen attention, Around lets you maintain eye contact with teammates while continuing to code, design, or write. The app uses AI-powered audio processing to eliminate echo and background noise without requiring headphones, and automatically crops and centers your face for consistent framing. Note: Around was acquired by Miro in 2022 and has been gradually integrated into Miro's collaboration suite. As a standalone product, development has slowed, and some features are now part of Miro's video calling. Around still works for existing users but may not be the best choice for new teams. The lightweight design philosophy remains relevant—if you want similar functionality, consider Miro's integrated video or tools like Tuple for pair programming.

Key Features

Floating bubble video UI that stays visible over other apps

AI-powered echo cancellation works without headphones

Auto-framing keeps your face centered and cropped

Low CPU usage compared to traditional video apps

Screen sharing with participant reactions

Virtual backgrounds and blur options

Meeting recordings with transcription

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Unique floating UI lets you work while on calls
• Excellent audio quality without headphones
• Very low CPU and memory usage
• Beautiful, minimal design
• Perfect for quick syncs and pair programming

Cons

• Acquired by Miro—uncertain standalone future
• Smaller user base than Zoom/Meet
• Missing some enterprise features (SSO, admin controls)
• Recording only in Pro tier
• Limited integrations compared to competitors

Best For

Remote teams who multitask during calls Designers and developers doing pair work Teams who hate full-screen video calls Miro users wanting integrated video Small teams valuing aesthetics and efficiency