FreeConferenceCalling.com vs LoopUp Remote Meetings

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.

LoopUp Remote Meetings combines phone audio with web conferencing for business meetings. Guests can open an invitation link and have LoopUp call a phone they choose, without downloading software. Hosts can share a screen, see attendees and who is speaking, add late joiners, mute background noise, and control screen sharing and video. Meetings can include video and be recorded, with recordings available to download after a call.

The service includes an Outlook add-in, LinkedIn attendee profile integration, and SAML-based single sign-on integrations including Okta, OneLogin, Ping Identity, AD FS, and Centrify. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The Free Plan supports up to 10 participants but offers domestic phone dial-out only, with no dial-in numbers or international phones. The Business Plan costs $15 a month and supports up to 20 participants. Enterprise supports up to 150 participants; pricing depends on usage or licence details. Free and Business include 24/7 email or phone support, while Enterprise lists 24/7 follow-the-sun support.