FreeConference.com vs Select Conferencing Reservationless Toll-Free Audio

FreeConference.com provides audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, and online meeting rooms for businesses and individuals. Meetings can include chat, document sharing, moderator controls, whiteboards, breakout rooms, and smart meeting summaries. Scheduling features include invitations, reminders, recurring calls, and time zone scheduling; listed calendar options are Microsoft Outlook invitations and Google Calendar syncing. Hosts and participants can join in a browser without downloading software, and participants do not need an account. The Free plan allows up to 100 call participants and five web participants, with unlimited calls on local numbers and email support. Starter costs $9.99 a month and includes up to 100 web participants, 100 premium minutes monthly, audio recording with 5GB storage, and phone and email support. Pro costs $29.99 a month and includes up to 250 call and web participants, 750 premium minutes monthly, and audio and video recording with 10GB storage. FreeConference says its service is encrypted via WebRTC. Screen sharing is available through Chrome or Windows and Mac desktop apps, not smartphones or tablets.

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.