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Apache OpenMeetings vs Brave Talk
Both stand on video conferencing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
OpenMeetings brings meetings and collaborative tools into a self-hosted groupware package with free source and binary downloads. Installation requirements, optional components, and download verification are worth reviewing before deployment.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Brave Talk offers core meeting tools on a free plan across web and mobile platforms. Premium adds recording and participant controls for $7 a month, billed monthly.
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| Apache OpenMeetings | Brave Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Talk Premium: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Brave Talk |
| Website | openmeetings.apache.org | brave.com |
| On video conferencing software | #2 of 43 | #6 of 43 |
Apache OpenMeetings: what it does well
- Free, open-source software
- Records sessions for MP4 download
- Whiteboard imports PDF, DOC, ODT, and PPT
- Supports REST and SOAP APIs
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Java 21 and Kurento Media Server
- Minimum server requirements include 2 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM
- Some listed plugins are non-ASF downloads
- Downloads should be verified with project signing keys
Brave Talk: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Screen sharing and breakout rooms
- Meeting recording
- Calendar and YouTube integrations
What to know first
- Premium costs 7.00 USD monthly
- Paid plan adds features beyond free access
- 7-day trial applies to paid access
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