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Mmhmm vs Gather

Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gather logo

Gather

Remote Work

Virtual spaces for remote collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • They diverge on capability: Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Gather covers Proximity video chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mmhmm and Gather actually diverge.

Attributes where Mmhmm and Gather differ
AttributeMmhmmGather
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop Mac, Desktop WindowsWeb

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 Mmhmm

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

Only in Gather

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

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

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

Gather

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Gather

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Mmhmm

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

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Mmhmm if

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

Choose Gather if

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

Questions people ask

Is Mmhmm or Gather better?
Neither clearly leads. Mmhmm starts at On request and Gather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mmhmm or Gather?
Gather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Mmhmm and Free for Gather.
Does Mmhmm or Gather run on more platforms?
Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. Gather runs on Web.
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 Mmhmm best used for?
Mmhmm is most often used for putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call, recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour, adding effects and reactions to a webcam feed, collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stack. Of those, putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call and recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour are not what Gather is typically brought in for.
What can Mmhmm do that Gather cannot?
Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture, Recording. Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Calendar. 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.

Source
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.

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