TurboBridge vs Verizon Instant Meeting
TurboBridge
turbobridge.comVerizon Instant Meeting
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| Figure | TurboBridge | Verizon Instant Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.95/mo | $30/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Audio Conferencing Software | 8.5 (#7) | 6.9 (#25) |
| Security | Conference security options include participant User IDs, host-specified passcodes, entrant alerts, conference locking, caller blocking, and participant removal. | Verizon says the service uses separate leader and participant passcodes for password access and added security. |
| Support | The help center lists phone and email support Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern. | Verizon says the service is supported by centers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific and directs customers to an account manager or conferencing specialist for more information. |
Plans
TurboBridge
- ValueFree
- Flat Rate$9.95 a month
- Custom Dial-in Number add-on$10 a month
- ValuePrice not published
Verizon Instant Meeting
- Pay-Per-Call Instant Meeting (audio)$3, paid once
- Package A - U.S. Toll Access, 250 minutes$30 a month
- Package B - U.S. Full Access, 250 minutes$40 a month
- Package A - U.S. Toll Access, 500 minutes$50 a month
- Package A - U.S. Toll Access, 750 minutes$70 a month
- Package B - U.S. Full Access, 500 minutes$70 a month
- Package A - U.S. Toll Access, 1,000 minutes$85 a month
- Package B - U.S. Full Access, 750 minutes$95 a month
- Package B - U.S. Full Access, 1,000 minutes$110 a month
In their own words
TurboBridge
TurboBridge provides reservationless audio conferencing through dial-in numbers, browser-based WebCall, and SIP. Hosts can view participants, mute callers, manage questions, record meetings, lock conferences, and use breakout rooms. Standard conferences support up to 1,000 participants. WebCall uses WebRTC in a supported current browser without a download or registration; Safari is required on iOS. The API lets businesses add conferencing to applications and manage bridges, settings, live conferences, and call detail records. Security options include participant IDs, host-set passcodes, entrant alerts, conference locking, caller blocking, and participant removal. SIP callers need neither a subscriber account nor SIP registration, and encrypted connections are supported with the sips: prefix. The Value plan has free with no monthly fee, usage billed per minute per caller, and listed USA toll, toll-free, and WebCall rates. Flat Rate is $9.95 a month with one room and included USA toll dial-in and WebCall. Usage minutes count separately for each participant. TurboBridge was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Verizon Instant Meeting
Verizon Instant Meeting has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.