Internet Tip - Best Free Video Conference Software Review

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1. Posted By: Byte - - November 7, 2008, 2:58 pm

The info on comparing the various programs available free, was most helpful.Thanks. How many ways can you spell microphone???

2. Posted By: Frank - - October 11, 2009, 6:59 am

I'm a big Skype fan and would only use that one if all my clients used it. I do ocassionally use MSN - which is fine. Skype definitely my favourite though. Frank

3. Posted By: Robin - - January 18, 2010, 6:58 am

Yes I must agree Skype is the best. I am very happy with the echo cancellation in the latest version. In earlier versions I tended to get quite a lot of feedback. Rowan

4. Posted By: Michael Jones - - March 11, 2010, 6:56 am

Yup, have to agree on Skype - some brilliant VoIP technology that has greatly reduced the phone bills of a lot of people.

5. Posted By: Steve Jones - - April 7, 2010, 11:25 am

I'm sure my cell phone bill would be absolutely sky high if it weren't for Skype. :) steve

6. Posted By: Benjamin Ball - - April 18, 2010, 12:48 pm

Thanks for your reviews - very helpful. I was wondering if any of these programmes has a record and playback facility? I am looking for a specific business use which will allow us to record and play back the other party while in a video conference. Thanks Ben

7. Posted By: Temporary Tattoos - - April 30, 2010, 1:31 am

I agree, Skype is the best one I've found and is so universal that most people already have it.

8. Posted By: Solarflow - - June 14, 2010, 6:06 pm

Great review, thanks! I am a skyper myself - like a lot of people, I love the program but am always open to trying new things. Will keep this page in mind as a good resource.

9. Posted By: Joe Jackson - - July 1, 2010, 10:44 pm

Absolutely right! Skype is the best the quality and the reliability is #1, and I believe MSN sux big time. Cain

10. Posted By: George ComputerScience - - July 14, 2010, 12:37 pm

I am doing some research about video-conferencing and it seems that this article is not clearly defining the difference between this concept and videocalling. Video-calling is a point-to-point service which allow TWO PERSONS to hold a conversation featuring at least audio and video capabilities. Video-conferencing is a multi-point service which expands the previous service for THREE or MORE PERSONS at the same time. The current version of Skype (as of July 14th. 2010) , for instance, does not fit the definition of videoconferencing I'm providing here. Despite this, I've considered this article helpful because it is not a bad idea to get some info about the features offered currently by the products in the list of this article.

11. Posted By: crazyhazy - - December 24, 2010, 4:39 am

Skype should technically not be in this list, it's only free for 28 days then you have to pay for it. Before any one says I am wrong this is about FREE video conferencing and not just a one to one video call which is free!!

12. Posted By: Simone Wendy - - March 1, 2011, 7:04 am

Thank you for the list of online meeting sites. A similar list should be compiled for business voip sites. Many times we need to have online conference calls that do not necessarily require application or desktop sharing, just audio. VOIP sites provide this and it would be nice to have a list of the best of these.

13. Posted By: crica888 - - March 6, 2011, 11:39 am

Until now I used only Skype(that is the best) and Yahoo. I will try the other tools and I will be back with a review. I am sure that the rest are good, too.

14. Posted By: poppykin - - May 13, 2011, 6:52 am

What about "Logitech Vid". I think it beats them all

15. Posted By: Jeff - - May 25, 2011, 2:23 pm

@poppykin, Logitech Vid is basically the same thing as sightspeed because Logitech bought sightspeed and is using their technology. Sightspeed became pay for video conferencing with up to 9 people and Logitech Vid became the 1 on 1 free video chat. Jeff www.seabreezecomputers.com

16. Posted By: tiantian - - June 10, 2011, 2:27 am

The free video conference Veeti is good. you can download and try www.veeti.co.uk/download/VeetiSetup

17. Posted By: Deborah - - June 22, 2011, 8:04 am

Hi, I am looking for a free version of video conference software (like Adobe Connect) which can be used as a teaching medium. It allows people to access remotely from their pc the same document and for the teacher to be able to mark on or annotate the document live as the lesson progresses (using arrows/drawing lines in colour etc..). Does this exist or a cheaper version than Adobe? Thanks for your help.

18. Posted By: Vivek - - July 20, 2011, 7:44 pm

Hi Jeff, Can you please give your review on Dell video chat software. Is it really very good software with service of SightSpeed?

19. Posted By: Alex O - - August 20, 2011, 6:40 pm

Hi, this is for Deborah, I recently installed ooVoo on several computers and noticed that there is a desktop share feature that might be just what your looking for and it's free... Hope this info helped, look into it, thanks... Also, I just upgraded to an HD 720P webcam (Microsoft HD-5000) and LOVE the HD video setting you can switch to while your in a live video call and really see the difference right on the spot, very cool.... Yahoo would have to stop the video call and make the changes and then call the other party back, lol? Posted By: Deborah - - June 22, 2011, 8:04 am Hi, I am looking for a free version of video conference software (like Adobe Connect) which can be used as a teaching medium. It allows people to access remotely from their pc the same document and for the teacher to be able to mark on or annotate the document live as the lesson progresses (using arrows/drawing lines in colour etc..). Does this exist or a cheaper version than Adobe? Thanks for you

20. Posted By: Alex O - - August 20, 2011, 7:13 pm

It's me again. I have to say using skype seems ok, but with ooVoo the audio/video quality is MUCH better then yahoo for instance and if you have an HD webcam the quality is fantastic! Mind you when making video calls from Orlando, FL to Cebu, Phillipines using yahoo, sux, skype was so so blocky video(strange enough?) but ooVoo seemed to turn out the best quality, and that was with 3 people in a group video chat, me on my flashed HTC EVO 4G (running on Boost Mobile 3G) using the Android ooVoo app, her on her HP DV7 laptop, and her brother at an internet cafe on the other side of the world, surprisingly the audio/video quality was great!, lol I was downstairs making her some Ramon noodles and her brother was watching me cook (10+min) lol, it gave him a smile, lol something different from just seeing her face on the screen for 2hrs...All in all it was alot of fun... I'd say, give ooVoo a try for a few days, then uninstall it if you don't like it... right?

21. Posted By: janettfung - - October 11, 2011, 4:10 pm

For a decent solution for business, you may consider RHUB web conferencing appliance (http://www.rhubcom.com/). It integrates remote support functions into their audio video conferencing services.

22. Posted By: Jillos - - December 15, 2011, 3:53 am

Hi, Like Deborah I was looking for an alternative to the very pricey Connect, to use for e-learning collaboration. Have downloaded ooVoo and it's looking good so far. It's a ahsme that you have to pay for more than 6 in the 'room' at a time, but hye, it is free! Thanks for the list, whoever compiled this... Jill

23. Posted By: Richard Bonomo - - January 19, 2012, 12:00 pm

Nice compilation. It would also be nice if you indicated on which OS platforms each application can run.

24. Posted By: Linzmeister - - February 17, 2012, 10:51 pm

Would you like to review Team Viewer meeting (personal edition) There are 3 paid editions also. I am looking for something to do business video conference call with 6 sites.... NO Budget!!

25. Posted By: Jeff - - February 22, 2012, 11:06 am

@Linzmeister, If you want to do only video conferencing with 6 people for free then I would try oovoo. I have used TeamViewer but only to control another computer from a remote location. TeamViewer is mainly for controlling other computers from remote locations or sharing stuff on your screen with others like presentations and I guess it also has video chat. But offering so much I can't imagine that it could do a great job at all those things. Jeff www.seabreezecomputers.com/

26. Posted By: Imre Palasti - - April 19, 2012, 3:19 am

Where is the Talk Fusion videoconferenc?

27. Posted By: Anne - anne@vsee.com - May 1, 2012, 7:16 am

Have you tried VSee (vsee.com) before? I would love to see what you think of it. It focuses on great video + quick collaboration (app-share with annotation, file-transfer). It is very low-bandwidth (half of what Skype uses) so you can get pretty good video even over 3G networks.

28. Posted By: boyan - - June 10, 2012, 4:40 pm

Hi! Im really excited about your review, it is really extensive! I couldnt help but notice that www.meetingl.com isnt included. Its pretty easy and streght forward, no install required as it runs on flash and free for use, certainly i would recommend it and maybe it is even worth including in your review! regards Boyan from www.meetingl.com

29. Posted By: nevit - - August 31, 2012, 6:53 pm

Take a look at www.takimee.com voice chat

30. Posted By: Conferencing - - November 1, 2012, 5:08 am

For conferencing related service visit http://www.arkadin.com/hk-en

31. Posted By: Web conferencing - - November 21, 2012, 10:33 pm

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32. Posted By: abbas javed - - January 31, 2013, 9:14 am

Great review! I also use one video conferencing application named Banckle Meeting. It pretty simple and straight forward to use. With its competitive subscription price and user-friendly user interface, its fun to host online meetings through Banckle Meeting. I think you should include Banckle Meeting in the above list. Kindly try out banckle.com/apps/meeting/overview.html

33. Posted By: michaelclark - - June 12, 2013, 3:51 am

Thank you for the list. On premise RHUB web conferencing appliances is another very good option for conducting webinars, web conferences, online meetings, online presentations etc.

34. Posted By: M TALCOD - - July 24, 2013, 8:23 am

Great list. BigBlueButton is really fine. Open source software solutions grow in popularity even if they are still considered by some as 'false economy' solutions. I'm currently working at TALCOD (French Open source and Web agency), and all the customers seem satisfied with the solutions and videoconferencing rooms that we base on BigBlueButton. I do believe that open source solutions have a bright future.

35. Posted By: Karel - - December 10, 2013, 12:41 am

What about AnyMeeting? www.anymeeting.com/defaultB.aspx

36. Posted By: Jessica Smith - - September 26, 2019, 10:54 pm

Please try Video platform based on WebRTC technology provided by SISGAIN ( sisgain.com ). I will love to see what you think about it. It is very fast & also works on low network rural areas. Regards Jessica Smith