List of web conferencing software
This is an overview of software-based web conferencing programs (web conferencing software). A web conference is also known as a video conference , online meeting or video call . Using a web conference solution, the user can take part in web conferences or organize one himself.
The simpler software can be found in the list of VoIP software .
List of integrated web conference software with extended functionality
This list contains programs with an extended range of functions, as is standard in professional programs. This includes: A large number of possible participants, transmission of the screen content, sending text messages (chat) and optional participation by telephone.
The exact requirements for inclusion in the list (inclusion criteria) are:
- The program works on the Internet .
- The program also works with possibly existing firewalls .
- The program includes everything that is necessary for participating and organizing a conference, such as the client software, contact lists / phone books, and functions for establishing and maintaining a connection.
- It is not necessary to operate a special network or server. No other service provider is required (apart from the Internet provider and the provider of the product).
- No special hardware is necessary. Regular computers and smartphones can be used. Built-in microphones / loudspeakers or plugged-in headsets can be used on the computer . The same goes for webcams.
- Transmission of webcam video images ( video stream ) possible.
- Transmission of the voice recorded on the computer ( VoIP ) is possible.
- More than 20 participants can actively participate (not just webinar functionality); An active participant is a participant who can autonomously activate the sending of his webcam video image and the sending of his voice data at any time, and thus can participate in a discussion at any time.
- Dial-in by telephone possible (mix of telephone and VoIP).
- Sending of text messages ( chat ) possible.
- Transmission of the screen content ( screen sharing ) possible.
- The web conference solution is currently in operation.
Exclusion criteria:
- It is a pure webinar solution, i. That is, not 20 participants can actively participate
The data in the following table comes from the providers. No statement is made about the quality of the product, especially if there are a large number of participants.
Description of the columns:
- Maximum number of participants (not webinar) : Maximum number of active participants, i.e. H. of participants who can speak at any time, i.e. can autonomously activate the sending of their voice data and webcam, and whose webcam video is sent at any time. The maximum number of participants in a webinar is irrelevant here.
- Permanently free version available : The provider not only provides a time-limited free test version, but also a time-unlimited free version, which may be limited in its scope and the maximum number of participants.
- Maximum number of free participants (not webinar) : The maximum number of active participants in the free version described in the previous column. The definition of active participants is the same as in the column of the unlimited maximum number of participants.
- Scheduling of meetings possible : Meetings can be planned without the help of additional products (such as Outlook).
- Recording of meetings possible : Meetings can be recorded directly with the client by at least one participant / organizer; Additional tools are not necessary.
| providers | product | platform | Maximum number of participants (not webinar) | Permanently free version available | Maximum number of free participants (not webinars) | Scheduling of meetings possible | Recording of meetings possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Connect meetings | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, browser | 100 | Yes | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon | Chime | Win, Mac, iOS, Android | 10 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| AnyMeeting | AnyMeeting | Browser | 30th | Yes | 30th | Yes | Yes |
| Blue jeans | Blue jeans | Win, iOS, Android | 100 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Cisco | WebEx | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, browser | 100 | Yes | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Dialpad | UberConference | Browser | 100 | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Expert Travel | baldaja CONNECT | Win, Mac, Browser | 1000 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| FreeConferenceCall.com | FreeConferenceCall.com | Win, Mac, Linux, browser | 1000 | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
| Google Meet | iOS, Android, browser | 250 | No | (until September 2020: 16) | Yes | Yes | |
| Hangouts | iOS, Android, browser | 25th | Yes | 25th | No | No | |
| High five | High five | Browser | 50 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Jitsi | Jitsi Meet | Win, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browser | 35/75 | Yes | 35/75 | Yes | Yes |
| Livestorm | Livestorm | Win, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browser | 1000 | Yes | 4th | Yes | No |
| LogMeIn | GoToMeeting | Win, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browser | 100 | Yes | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| LogMeIn | Join.Me | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, browser | 250 | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft | Skype | Win, Mac, Linux | 25th | Yes | 2 | No | No |
| Microsoft | Skype for Business | Win, Mac | 250 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Microsoft | Teams Basic (part of Microsoft 365) | Win, Mac, iOS, Android | 250 | No | (Schools until January 2021: 250) | Yes | Yes |
| netucate | YuLinc Webinar and Virtual Classroom | Browser, Win, Mac, iOS, Android | 1000 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| PGi | GlobalMeet | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, browser | 125 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ReadyTalk | ReadyTalk | Win, Mac, Browser | 100 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| TeamViewer | Blizz | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, browser | 300 | Yes | 5 (schools until July 2020: 50) | Yes | Yes |
| TurboMeeting | TurboMeeting | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, browser | 6000 | Yes | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| TrueConf | TrueConf | Win, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, WebRTC, browser | 3000 | Yes | 12 | Yes | Yes |
| UberGrape | Grape | Desktop: Windows, Mac, Linux; Mobile: iOS, Windows, Android | unlimited | No | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoho | Zoho meeting | Browser | 100 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Zoom Video Communications | zoom | Win, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browser | 1000 | Yes | 100 | Yes | Yes |
Web links
- Gartner List (Meeting solutions)
- WeRockYourWeb comparison (Meeting solution review)
- Capterra list (Web conferencing software)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Adobe Connect Meetings
- ↑ Amazon Chime
- ↑ AnyMeeting
- ↑ BlueJeans
- ↑ WebEx
- ↑ UberConference
- ↑ baldaja CONNECT - Your online conference platform. Retrieved on April 18, 2020 (German).
- ↑ FreeConferenceCall.com
- ↑ Meet
- ↑ Google Hangouts
- ↑ High Five
- ^ Jitsi Meet
- ^ Jitsi Maximum participants
- ↑ Livestorm
- ↑ GoToMeeting
- ↑ Join.Me
- ↑ Skype
- ↑ Skype for Business
- ↑ Teams Basic
- ↑ Yulinc HTML5
- ↑ GlobalMeet
- ↑ ReadyTalk
- ↑ Blizz
- ↑ R-HUB TurboMeeting
- ↑ TrueConf
- ↑ Grape
- ^ Zoho Meeting
- ↑ Zoom