Conference NOW vs QCONF

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.

QCONF provides international audio conferencing and online meeting tools on Android, iOS, and the web. Calls support up to 15 participants and include unlimited conferencing minutes, while the number of calls depends on the plan. Per Call costs $7, paid once and is billed $0/Month; it charges a flat rate per conference call regardless of duration. Plus costs $24 a month and includes 8 calls; Pro costs $48 a month and includes 20; Mega costs $72 a month and includes 50. QCONF advertises five free conference calls for new users and offers a free trial, but has no free plan. Local access numbers in 27 countries are included with all plans, and the service is available in 77 countries. Some countries may have per-minute access charges, and some locations lack local numbers. Outlook and Google Calendar integration supports scheduling. Hosts can view participants, mute or disconnect them, and lock calls. Plans include recording, invitations, and SMS reminders; recordings can be shared as web downloads or on a cloud drive at no additional cost. Toll-free dial-in and call-me dial-out are premium services.