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Gather vs Mmhmm

Gather logo

Gather

Software

Virtual spaces for remote collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Gather covers Proximity video chat, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gather and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Gather and Mmhmm differ
AttributeGatherMmhmm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2020).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gather

  • Proximity video chat
  • Customizable spaces
  • Interactive objects
  • Calendar
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Desktop support

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Desktop Mac support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gather

  • VR Gamingnot Mmhmm
  • AR Marketingnot Mmhmm
  • Virtual Trainingnot Mmhmm
  • 3D Visualizationnot Mmhmm
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Gather
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Gather
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Gather
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Gather

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gather

  • No native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • Limited API documentation compared to enterprise competitors
  • Scaling large virtual offices can impact performance

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Gather

Free
  • 30-Day TrialFree
    • Up to 50 team members
    • All features included
    • Meetings and chat
  • Essential$12/month
    • All features
    • Meeting recordings starting at 20 hours
    • Meeting transcriptions starting at 30 hours

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Gather if

  • You need proximity video chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want customizable spaces.
Gather review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want virtual backgrounds.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Gather or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Gather starts at Free and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gather or Mmhmm?
Gather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gather and On request for Mmhmm.
Does Gather or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Gather runs on Web. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Gather for free?
Yes. Gather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at On request.
What is Gather best used for?
Gather is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Gather do that Mmhmm cannot?
Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Calendar. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture, Recording. Both handle Screen sharing, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gather: What is a free trial of Gather like?

Gather offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required that includes up to 50 team members and access to all features including meetings, chat, AI meeting notes, and full office customization.

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Gather: How does Gather reduce meeting load?

Gather recreates natural office dynamics through spatial audio and proximity-based interactions, allowing colleagues to bump into each other and have quick conversations without scheduled calls. Teams report shorter, more organic conversations that wrap up in under 10 minutes.

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Gather: What platforms and devices does Gather support?

Gather works on web browsers and integrates with Slack and Google Chat. The platform supports audio/video calls, screen sharing, and custom workspace design.

Source
Gather: Does Gather work offline?

Gather is a web-based platform that requires an internet connection to function, though it emphasizes quick connection and low bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video conferencing.

Source
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