LoopUp Remote Meetings vs Vast Conference

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.

Vast Conference provides cloud-based audio conferencing, online meetings, and video conferencing for businesses. Audio conference calls support up to 1,000 callers; video meetings support up to 49 simultaneous HD feeds and 250 viewers. Operator-led calls are offered for complex or critical business events, and webcasts can stream audio, video, and presentations to large audiences. Local and toll-free conferencing numbers are available in over 70 countries. Listed plan features include web audio, HD video, screen sharing, cloud recording, messaging, file transfer, and detailed reporting. Hosts can require participant names, view attendees, lock calls, and use a waiting room. Integrations include Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, an Outlook plugin, Google SSO via SAML 2.0, and Okta one-time-password verification. The service is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and as a Chrome extension for scheduling meetings and sending templated invitations. A 14-day trial is listed. Paid plans are listed at $2 a month for Pay As You Go, $13.19 a month for Essentials, $17.59 a month for Standard, and $35.19 a month for Professional.