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Rooms vs TrueConf
Both stand on secure video conferencing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Rooms if you want browser-based meetings with end-to-end encryption, or need cloud and self-hosting choices. The free NGO & Education plan supports up to 250 participants, while the Free License is limited to 24 and cloud hosting; organizations needing more participants or branding can look at Business Partner.
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TrueConf combines self-hosted conferencing with messaging and collaboration, and its free plan sets clear participant and connection limits. Organizations should also check which features their purchased license includes and whether the basic support exclusions matter for setup.
Visit TrueConfThe facts
| Rooms | TrueConf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | TrueConf Server: $10 per user a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | TrueConf |
| Website | rooms.chat | trueconf.com |
| On secure video conferencing software | #20 of 28 | #16 of 28 |
Rooms: what it does well
- Participants can join without downloading software or creating accounts.
- Free plans allow up to 24 or 250 participants.
- Meetings have no time limits on the listed free plans.
- Self-hosting supports customer-chosen cloud or on-premises deployment.
- Rooms include screen sharing, whiteboard, and breakout rooms.
What to know first
- The Free License is limited to cloud hosting.
- The Free License allows up to 24 participants.
- Business Partner is listed at EUR 59,99 /mo.
- Some self-hosted extras are listed for on-premises use.
TrueConf: what it does well
- On-premises operation can work without internet access
- Eligible licenses support up to 2,000 participants
- Free perpetual plan includes 1,000 messaging users
- Collaboration includes recordings, polls, and file sharing
- Clients can call subscribers on integrated SIP PBXs
What to know first
- Free conferences are limited to 10 participants
- Free plan includes one guest connection
- Basic support excludes API and AD/LDAP assistance
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