Conference NOW vs GoTo OpenVoice

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.

GoTo OpenVoice provides reservationless, audio-only conferencing for calls of up to 500 participants. Toll and toll-free numbers are available in over 50 countries. Attendees in 35 countries can use Call Me to join by answering a phone call; when Call Me is enabled, organizers can use Dial Out to connect up to five attendees. Web controls include muting callers, locking calls, and recording. Call recording is free, and recordings can be saved as MP3 files. The free OpenVoice mobile app supports managing audio meetings from iPhone or Android, while Outlook and Google integrations let users schedule calls from their calendars. OpenVoice is available on the web, Android, and iOS. GoTo offers a free trial by request through an audio specialist, but pricing is available on request. GoTo describes the service as suitable for small and midsize businesses as well as enterprises. It also provides compliance documents, including 2024 UCC SOC3 and a sub-processor disclosure, and describes its security approach as using comprehensive controls and a zero trust architecture.