Tech riderRev. 11 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Max participants32 participants
- 4Screen sharingYes
- 5Supported platformsiOS, macOS, Web, Windows, Android
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: apps.apple.com
Overview
FaceTime is ranked #34 of 44 in video conferencing software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
FaceTime plans and pricing
All plansFaceTime Free Free app · calls use Wi‑Fi or cellular data; data rates may apply apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
Compared on video conferencing software
- Free plan
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Max participants
- 32 participantsapps.apple.com
- Screen sharing
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Supported platforms
- iOS, macOS, Web, Windows, Androidapps.apple.com
Facts
- Calling
- FaceTime supports audio and video calls.apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Group calls
- Group FaceTime supports calls with up to 32 people at once.apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- SharePlay
- SharePlay lets participants watch videos and listen to music together during calls.apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Third-party apps
- SharePlay supports experiences from Apple or third-party apps, and information exchanged over SharePlay is end-to-end encrypted.images.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Web access
- People using Android or Windows can join a FaceTime call from a browser using a FaceTime link.support.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Web requirements
- Joining from Android or Windows requires a strong Wi-Fi or mobile internet connection and the latest Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.support.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Web limits
- SharePlay and screen sharing are unavailable in FaceTime calls on the web.support.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- FaceTime calls are end-to-end encrypted, and Apple says it does not store call content.images.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy retention
- Apple says it may retain information about FaceTime call invitations and device network configurations for up to 30 days.images.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Regional availability
- FaceTime links are not supported in mainland China.support.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Apple’s FaceTime support page links to instructions for using FaceTime on Mac and for screening unknown callers on iPhone.support.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026
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Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/facetime/id1110145091· checked 11 Oct 2026
- images.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/face-time/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- support.apple.com/en-ie/109364· checked 11 Oct 2026
- support.apple.com/en-us/105088· checked 11 Oct 2026