{"id":42012,"date":"2025-11-28T13:41:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/?p=42012"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:53:18","slug":"google-meet-vs-zoom-vs-skype-vs-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/reviews-comparisons\/google-meet-vs-zoom-vs-skype-vs-others","title":{"rendered":"Zoom vs Google Meet vs Skype vs Webex vs Jitsi vs BlueJeans: Which Video Platform Fits Your Team?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Not every team needs the same video conferencing tool. Some prioritize ease of use, others need webinar features, and many organizations care most about security and administration. This article compares Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Webex, Jitsi, and BlueJeans across the factors that actually matter\u2014pricing tiers, meeting limits, compliance, integrations, and call quality. You\u2019ll also find a section on TrueConf, a secure corporate alternative designed for businesses that want more control over communications.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about TrueConf<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">TrueConf is a corporate collaboration platform built around secure video conferencing and team communications. Unlike many mass-market meeting apps, it\u2019s designed for organizations that want stronger administrative control, predictable performance, and the option to keep communications inside their own infrastructure. Depending on your deployment, TrueConf can be used for everyday meetings, training sessions, and larger events, with features like scheduled conferences, participant management, screen sharing, and cross-platform client apps for desktop and mobile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">What sets TrueConf apart is its focus on enterprise requirements\u2014including centralized management, integration with corporate environments, and security-oriented configuration. It\u2019s often considered by companies and public-sector teams that prefer self-hosted or on-premise setups, need to support internal and external participants, or want a unified stack that combines meetings with messaging. If you\u2019re choosing a video platform for business use, TrueConf is worth a look when security, control, and infrastructure flexibility matter as much as user convenience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"grid-layout__col-2\">\n<div class=\"grid-layout__item grid-layout__item--md grid-layout__item--color\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Try TrueConf Server Free!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ui-list ui-list--medium\" style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\">\n<li class=\"primary-smallest-text ui-mb-xs-1\"><b>1,000 online users<\/b> with the ability to chat and make one-on-one video calls.<\/li>\n<li class=\"primary-smallest-text ui-mb-xs-1\"><b>10 PRO users<\/b> with the ability to participate in group video conferences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"primary-smallest-text ui-mb-xs-1\"><b>One SIP\/H.323\/RTSP connection<\/b> for interoperability with corporate PBX and SIP\/H.323 endpoints.<\/li>\n<li class=\"primary-smallest-text ui-mb-xs-1\"><b>One guest connection<\/b> to invite a non-authenticated user via link to your meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate white-text\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/products\/tcsf\/trueconf-server-free.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"default-button__text\">Learn more<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-layout__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Content Sharing in High Quality\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/images\/products\/server-free\/feature\/--static-right\/__slide\/en\/features--static-right__slide--media.png\" alt=\"Content Sharing in High Quality\" \/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">Best video conferencing software comparison chart<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ruigehond014 unique-table-id\"><table data-ruigehond014=\"{&quot;type_title&quot;:&quot;Unique table ID&quot;,&quot;type_id&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;show_columns&quot;:4,&quot;show_subjects&quot;:[&quot;TrueConf&quot;,&quot;Zoom&quot;,&quot;Google Meet&quot;,&quot;Skype for Business&quot;],&quot;all_subjects&quot;:[&quot;TrueConf&quot;,&quot;Zoom&quot;,&quot;Google Meet&quot;,&quot;Skype for Business&quot;,&quot;Jitsi&quot;,&quot;Microsoft Teams&quot;,&quot;BigBlueButton&quot;,&quot;Webex&quot;],&quot;alphabetical&quot;:false,&quot;choose_subject&quot;:&quot;\\u0421hoose a vendor&quot;}\" id=\"compare-table-unique-table-id\"><thead><tr class=\"header-row first-row titles\"><th class=\"cell empty\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"cell select index0\"><\/th><th class=\"cell select index1\"><\/th><th class=\"cell select index2\"><\/th><th class=\"cell select index3\"><\/th><\/tr><tr class=\"header-row second-row selects\"><th class=\"cell empty\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"cell heading\">TrueConf<\/th><th class=\"cell heading\">Zoom<\/th><th class=\"cell heading\">Google Meet<\/th><th class=\"cell heading\">Skype for Business<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Market vision<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Enterprise video conferencing &amp; collaboration<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Video-first unified communications<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Cloud collaboration &amp; video meetings<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Enterprise communications (legacy)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Deployment scenario<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>On-premise, Cloud, Hybrid<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Cloud, On-premise (Zoom Rooms)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Cloud<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>On-premise, Cloud<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Conferencing and collaboration<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>4K (UltraHD video support)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Maximum number of participants in a meeting<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>2,000<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>1,000<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>500 (250 for free)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>250<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Maximum number of on-screen participants<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Up to 49 on request<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>49<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>49<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>5-7<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Ad-hoc conferencing<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Address book with presense<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Messaging and file sharing<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Recording<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Remote desktop<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Role-based conferencing<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Client applications<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Windows<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>macOS<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Linux<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Android<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Android TV<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>iOS<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>WebRTC (Browser based)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Interoperability<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Compatibility with H.323\/SIP endpoints<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Integration with CCTV systems<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Audio conferencing<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Email invitations via SMTP integration<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Meeting room experience<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Availability of room solution<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>TrueConf Room<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Zoom Rooms<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Google Meet hardware<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Skype Room Systems<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Control via browser or mobile application<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Authorization and security<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>OAuth 2.0, TLS\/DTLS encryption, PIN codes<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>OAuth, SSO, AES-256 encryption, waiting rooms<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Google OAuth, TLS encryption<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>NTLM, TLS\/SRTP encryption, AD integration<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Automatic speaker tracking<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Enterprise capabilities<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Single sign-on &amp; NTLM<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Federation<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Active Directory import<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p><b>Pricing and maintenance<\/b><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Licensing<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Licensed based on the number of online users.<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Subscription (per user\/month)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Subscription (Google Workspace)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Volume licensing (CAL-based)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>All-in-one infrastructure<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--no\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p><span class=\"comparison-table__label comparison-table__label--yes\"><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row even\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Maintenance complexity<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Low<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Low<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Low<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Medium to High<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row odd\"><td class=\"cell field\"><p>Free version<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>1,000 chat users, 10 group meeting participants, unlimited 1-1 video calls<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Yes (40 min limit for 3+ participants)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>Yes (60 min limit for 3+ participants)<\/p><\/td><td class=\"cell compare\"><p>No (discontinued - migrated to Teams)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div id=\"tc10\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;color:#0f172a;width:100%;\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n#tc10 *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}\n#tc10-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:58% 42%;border:1.5px solid 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With a Zoom Pro plan for $14.99 per month, you can host unlimited conferences with up to 100 participants (can be increased up to 1,000 with Large Meetings add-on which costs approximately $600 per year). The Pro plan also adds more features, such as cloud recording and streaming. More expensive Business plan enables recording transcripts, company branding, single sign-on and other enterprise features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Even if you are using the free version of Zoom, you have a lot of settings to manage meeting participants and customize your conference. For instance, you can change or blur your background with a special setting, which makes it easier to work from home with a sense of privacy. For example, the background of your apartment can be replaced with a picturesque view of the virtual seaside.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Zoom!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/trueconf-vs-zoom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about Google Meet<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">With Google Meet, users can host and join online web meetings for free. However, there are some limitations you should be aware of when using the free version. You cannot hold a meeting for more than 1 hour a day, while the number of participants is limited to 100.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Google Meet allows free access to many useful tools such as live closed captions, desktop sharing, gallery view, and many others. However, some essential features, such as meeting recording, hand raise and breakout rooms are only available in paid plans.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Google Meet!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/google-hangouts-alternatives.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about Skype for Business<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Skype is perhaps one of the most popular video conferencing brands. Almost everyone has at least once used the free version of this program. For businesses and enterprises Microsoft has been offering Skype For Business, included in one of Microsoft Office 365 Business plans. Skype For Business provides video conferencing for up to 250 participants, call recording and anonymous polls. However, Skype For Business Online was discontinued on July 31, 2021, while Skype For Business Server will end mainstream support in 2024. Instead, users are encouraged to use the Microsoft Teams service instead, which, however, does not provide a lot of security and enterprise features Skype For Business used to.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Skype for Business!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/trueconf-vs-skype-for-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about Jitsi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Jitsi Meet is an open source WebRTC engine demo developed by 8X8 Inc. It provides free video meetings available from your browser. Jitsi does not provide desktop client apps, only mobile users can join a meeting from Jitsi app. Jitsi allows only 75 participants per meeting, which makes it an arguable choice for large-scale conferences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">If you&#8217;re setting Jitsi on your server, you may require custom development and installation of additional software, which raises the need to hire an IT specialist. Finally, Jitsi may not be a good choice if you have unstable Internet connection: it\u2019s very demanding in terms of system requirements and bandwidth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Jitsi!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/trueconf-vs-jitsi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about Microsoft Teams<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based team collaboration software that comes with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Suite. This platform is mainly designed for corporate messaging, calls, video meetings, and file sharing. With Microsoft Teams, you can host meetings for up to 300 users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Microsoft Teams platform may have certain disadvantages, including confusing file structure, limited security options, poor meeting experience and adoption issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">The free version of MS Teams is the less efficient. Even though you can meet with up to 100 people, there\u2019s no chance to have the recordings of your meeting. You benefit from most chat\/collaboration features, but no productivity applications, services or security &amp; compliance features. It&#8217;s an excellent solution if you just want some basic communication and collaboration features.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Microsoft Teams!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/teams-alternative.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about BigBlueButton<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">BigBlueButton is open-source video conferencing software. BigBlueButton&#8217;s features may not be enough for business communication, as this solution is mainly designed for online training sessions. You can share audio, video, slide shows, and collaborate with students using the whiteboard, shared notes, polls, and chat. However, the software must be installed on an Ubuntu Linux server, and its deployment and ongoing maintenance requires an in-depth knowledge of this operating system.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with BigBlueButton!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/bigbluebutton-alternative.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">What you need to know about Webex<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Webex Meetings is a cloud-based video and content sharing solution that you can join via desktop, mobile or browser. With video meetings, file sharing and team messaging, this solution provides unified communications for any business, from small and medium-sized to enterprise level. Webex lets you organize conferences with up to 200 participants. Users also note the lack of the native application for Linux as a significant disadvantage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">The free version is only available for some countries and regions. If you need to schedule meetings over 50 minutes long or have access to additional Webex features, you should purchase the paid version.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<h5 class=\"primary-small-text white-text\">Compare TrueConf with Cisco Webex!<\/h2>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/trueconf-vs-webex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__forward-icon default-button--right-icon white-icon\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Compare<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">\n<style>\n\t.accent-card {<br \/>\t    \/*background: url(\/images\/common\/backgrounds\/blue-semi-transparent-rounded-squares-1138-x-510.svg) 50% 50% \/ cover no-repeat;*\/<br \/>\t    border-radius: 12px;<br \/>\t\tpadding: 40px 28px;<br \/>\t}<br \/>\t@media screen and (max-width: 576px) {<br \/>\t\t.accent-card {<br \/>\t\t\tpadding: 24px;<br \/>\t\t}<br \/>\t}<br \/><\/style>\n<div style=\"background: #00B3CD; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick white-text center-text ui-mb-xs-3\">Stop comparing, try TrueConf!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-smallest-text white-text center-text ui-mb-sm-3\">TrueConf is a leader in enterprise video conferencing and collaboration. Our award-winning software has been recognized by thousands of companies around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-group-container button-group-container--center\"><a class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate default-button__download-icon default-button--left-icon white-icon\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/downloads\/trueconf-server\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"default-button__text white-text\">Dowload Now!<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><a class=\"primary-smallest-text to-page to-page--rarr white-icon white-text\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"h4--main h4--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3 ui-mt-md-1\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">Choosing the right video conferencing platform is not about picking the most popular name. It is about matching the tool to your environment, security needs, and how your teams actually meet. Cloud-first services like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex are convenient to roll out fast, especially when you already use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Meanwhile, open-source options like Jitsi and BigBlueButton can be a strong fit when you want flexibility and full control, as long as you have the technical resources to deploy and maintain them.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"grid-layout__col-2\">\n<div class=\"grid-layout__item grid-layout__item--md grid-layout__item--color\">\n<h3 class=\"h5--main h5--thick black-text ui-mb-xs-3\">Kudremukh Iron Ore Limited (KIOCL)|Case Study<\/h3>\n<p class=\"primary-small-text\">\n             KIOCL provided their employees with secure tools for collaboration, video calls, and team messaging by implementing TrueConf Server. An autonomous system unified more than 1,000 employees allowing to facilitate work meetings in hybrid and online modes from any location.\n           <\/p>\n<p>           <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/success-stories\/kudremukh-iron-ore-company\" width=\"456\" height=\"567\" role=\"link\" class=\"default-button default-button--sm default-button--orange default-button--rounded default-button--truncate white-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n               <span class=\"default-button__text\">Success story<\/span><br \/>\n           <\/a>\n       <\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-layout__item\">\n           <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image_2024.05.17_13-54-13.webp\" alt=\"Kudremukh Iron Ore Limited (KIOCL)|Case Study\" title=\"ClinicTracker Success story\" loading=\"lazy\">\n       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text ui-mb-sm-1\">If your organization needs a more controlled, enterprise-ready approach, including on-premises or hybrid deployment, centralized administration, and a secure corporate communications stack, TrueConf is worth considering alongside the major vendors. In the end, the best choice is the one that balances usability for employees with the level of governance IT requires. Use the tables in this guide to shortlist two or three options, test them with real meeting scenarios, and standardize on the platform that your teams will actually adopt.<\/p>\n<section id=\"faq\">\n<h2 class=\"h3--main h3--thick black-text ui-mb-md-1\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq__container ui-mb-md-1\">\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">Which video conferencing platform is best for organizations with strict data privacy and on-premise requirements?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">For organizations that cannot rely on public cloud infrastructure due to strict compliance or data sovereignty rules, self-hosted solutions are the only viable option. TrueConf is specifically designed for this, offering full on-premise deployment that keeps all meeting traffic and recordings entirely within your private network. This ensures maximum security and administrative control for companies and public-sector teams.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">How do open-source tools like Jitsi compare to enterprise solutions in terms of IT maintenance?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">While open-source platforms like Jitsi offer great flexibility, they require significant in-house technical expertise to deploy and maintain, often raising the need to hire a dedicated IT specialist. In contrast, enterprise-ready solutions like TrueConf provide robust on-premise capabilities but come with dedicated support, polished cross-platform client apps, and streamlined administration. This drastically reduces the burden on your IT team while still maintaining complete control over your infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">Can I integrate my existing legacy conference room hardware with modern video platforms?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">Integrating legacy hardware like Cisco or Polycom endpoints with purely cloud-based platforms often requires expensive third-party gateways or additional subscriptions. However, enterprise-focused platforms like TrueConf natively support standard SIP, H.323, and RTSP protocols, allowing seamless interoperability with your existing corporate PBX and room systems. This means you can upgrade your software collaboration without having to rip and replace your expensive physical hardware investments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">What are the long-term cost implications of using per-user cloud subscriptions versus other licensing models?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">Cloud-based platforms typically charge per-user monthly fees, which can lead to unpredictable and rapidly scaling costs as your organization grows. In contrast, enterprise-focused platforms like TrueConf offer predictable cost structures and built-in ROI calculators that help businesses significantly reduce expenses related to business trips and lost productivity. This predictable financial model often results in significant long-term savings and a rapid payback period for medium to large enterprises.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">How do these platforms perform during large-scale corporate events or town halls?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">While many standard cloud tools cap basic tiers at 100 participants or limit meeting durations, enterprise events often require hosting hundreds of attendees simultaneously. TrueConf is engineered to handle larger events and training sessions, providing robust participant management, screen sharing, and high-quality video without the strict limitations found in free tiers of mass-market apps. This ensures that large corporate broadcasts and all-hands meetings run smoothly with full administrative control.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq__item\">\n<p class=\"faq__question h4--main h4--thick black-text hyphens--auto margin--not\">Is it possible to conduct secure internal video meetings if our external internet connection goes down?<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq__answer\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text margin--not\">Cloud-only services like Zoom or Google Meet become completely inaccessible during an internet outage, which can halt critical business operations for distributed teams. However, a self-hosted solution like TrueConf operates as an autonomous system entirely within your local corporate LAN or private infrastructure. This guarantees uninterrupted, highly secure communication for your internal teams regardless of external internet status.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"accent-note accent-note--special ui-mb-sm-1\">\n<p class=\"primary-medium-text\"><strong><i>About the Author<\/i><\/strong><br \/>\n<i>Olga Afonina is a technology writer and industry expert specializing in video conferencing solutions and collaboration software. At TrueConf, she focuses on exploring the latest trends in collaboration technologies and providing businesses with practical insights into effective workplace communication. 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