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Mmhmm vs Pop

Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Pop logo

Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Pop covers Instant links.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mmhmm and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Mmhmm and Pop differ
AttributeMmhmmPop
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop Mac, Desktop WindowsWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop

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 Mmhmm

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

Only in Pop

  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • 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 Pop
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Pop
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Pop
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Pop

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Mmhmm
  • Team Collaborationnot Mmhmm
  • Project Managementnot 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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mmhmm

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

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Mmhmm if

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

Choose Pop if

  • You need instant links.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want minimal interface.

Questions people ask

Is Mmhmm or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Mmhmm starts at On request and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mmhmm or Pop?
Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Mmhmm and Free for Pop.
Does Mmhmm or Pop run on more platforms?
Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
Can I use Pop for free?
Yes. Pop 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 Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Mmhmm do that Pop cannot?
Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture, Zoom. Pop covers Instant links, Minimal interface, Chat, Web support. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack.

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