Conference NOW vs FreeConferenceCalling.com

Conference NOW creates telephone conference rooms that people join using a call-in number and PIN. Its free plan supports unlimited conferences and call duration for up to 10 callers, with no signup, personal information or credit card required. Organisers can see participants and speakers, mute callers and use moderator controls. Conference details can be shared through iMessage or SMS, email, third-party apps, or copy and paste. Call-in numbers are provided in the United States and Canada, and callers pay their carrier’s applicable charges. Free PINs expire after 30 days without use; making a call extends the expiry by another 30 days. Pro supports up to 100 callers, multiple moderators, and recording, playback and sharing. Recordings are kept on the provider’s network for 30 days. The Pro App Store listing offers a one-time free trial but gives no duration. The app is available for Android and iOS. The service terms say outages may occur and availability is not guaranteed.

FreeConferenceCalling.com provides on-demand audio conference calls that participants join by dialing a toll number and entering a conference code. The web service is available 24/7 without advance scheduling through the provider. Each conference supports up to 1,000 callers, with up to 25 speaking simultaneously. Calls begin with a six-hour limit; the host can extend that period by entering the host code when prompted. A browser manager displays participants, supports muting and unmuting, and provides question-and-answer controls. Hosts can record calls, with recordings converted to MP3 and stored for listening, downloading, podcasting, or sharing. Telephone keypad controls include locking, recording, name announcements, attendee counts, and ending calls. Participants' telephone providers may charge long-distance fees, while the service says it does not charge. The free plan costs nothing.