Select Conferencing Reservationless Toll-Free Audio vs Vast Conference

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.

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.