Conference NOW vs Select Conferencing Reservationless Toll-Free Audio

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.

Select Conferencing Reservationless Toll-Free Audio lets callers start an audio conference by dialing a toll-free number and entering a conference ID and PIN. Calls are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without reservations, and can run for an unlimited duration with up to 500 participants. Hosts can mute or unmute everyone, close a conference to new attendees by keypad, or dial out to participants. International toll-free and localized numbers are available. Enhanced recording and playback support MP3, WAV and CD formats. A self-service online Meeting Management Center is included, and Select says calls can be scheduled through Outlook. After a call, a summary can be emailed; calls can also be tracked by department or individual user. Live conference operators are available 24/7 during audio conferences. Select describes its voice platforms as secure and lists increased security features. The listed platforms are Android, iOS and web. The service is paid, with pricing on request; a free plan is not offered. Select invites customers to request a free trial of one of its conferencing services, but does not specify whether this product is included or state a trial duration.