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Best Web Conferencing Software in 2026
Web conferencing software supports online meetings, classes, presentations, and webinars. This list is for people who need a tool that fits a budget and works on their preferred devices.
- 22 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Apache OpenMeetings
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5OpenMeetings brings meetings and collaborative tools into a self-hosted groupware package with free source and binary downloads.
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Dialpad Meetings
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Choose Dialpad Meetings if your team wants video meetings with browser or app joining, collaboration tools, and AI-generated transcripts or recaps.
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FreeConference.com
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4FreeConference.com covers online meetings with scheduling and collaboration tools, and the plans set different limits for web participants and recording.
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Galene
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Galene offers a self-hosted option with a capable browser client and administrative API. Its server-mediated media means it does not provide end-to-end encryption.
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Google Meet
by Google MeetFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Choose Google Meet for browser-based and mobile video meetings with captions, screen sharing, and Google app integrations.
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BigBlueButton
by BigBlueButtonFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3BigBlueButton combines live classroom tools, session recording, attendance information and learning-platform integrations.
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Jitsi Meet
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Jitsi Meet offers a broad set of meeting tools and deployment options, including self-hosting and API embedding.
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Microsoft Teams
by Microsoft TeamsFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features.
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Nextcloud Talk
by Nextcloud TalkFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Choose Nextcloud Talk if you want communication integrated with Nextcloud collaboration tools, with self-hosting and external service bridges.
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Tencent Meeting & VooV Meeting
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Choose Tencent Meeting & VooV Meeting if you want meeting software with web, desktop, and mobile access, screen sharing, recording, and breakout rooms.
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Whereby Meetings
by Whereby MeetingsFree plan WebChoose Whereby Meetings for web video calls with screen sharing, breakout rooms and recording, especially if its attendee limits fit your group.
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GoTo Meeting
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2GoTo Meeting covers core video, audio, sharing, recording, and meeting-control needs across major platforms.
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Zoom Meetings
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Zoom Meetings covers common platforms and provides a free entry plan alongside larger paid tiers.
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Adobe Connect
by Adobe ConnectPaid AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Choose Adobe Connect if you need its meeting tools, supported platform range, or listed learning-system integrations.
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Demodesk Meeting
Paid Web - 22
LiveKit Meet
Paid Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
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Questions
Do web conferencing tools have free plans?
Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check its meeting limits and included features before choosing it for regular use.
Which tools list a free trial?
Demodesk Meeting lists a 14-day trial, and GoTo Meeting also lists a 14-day trial. Their notes do not list a free plan.
Which listed tools are marked open source?
Apache OpenMeetings and LiveKit Meet are marked open source in their pricing notes.
What platforms are covered?
The listed platforms are web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Confirm support for the devices your participants use.
What features can I compare?
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