Remote Work · head to head
Gather vs Mmhmm
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.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gather and Mmhmm actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work), 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
$10/month- Individual$10/month
- Single user
- Unlimited meetings and recordings
- No storage or time limits
- Individual Annual$120/year
- Single user
- 17% savings vs monthly billing
- Team$10/month
- Per-seat billing
- Admin dashboard
- Centralized billing
- Team Annual$120/year
- Per-seat billing
- 17% savings vs monthly
Which should you pick?
Choose Gather if
- You need proximity video chat.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want customizable spaces.
Choose Mmhmm if
- You need custom layouts.
- You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
- You also want virtual backgrounds.
Questions people ask
- Is Gather or Mmhmm better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gather starts at Free and Mmhmm at $10/month, 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 $10/month 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 $10/month.
- 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.
SourceMmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?
Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.
SourceGather: 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.
SourceMmhmm: Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.
SourceGather: 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.
SourceMmhmm: What are the seat limits?
Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.
SourceGather: 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.
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