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TrueConf vs BigBlueButton

TrueConf offers a secure self-hosted alternative to BigBlueButton virtual classroom platform.

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Six reasons why TrueConf is better

Award-winning 4K video conferencing

Award-winning 4K video conferencing

Get your team together and run 4K video conferences with up to 1,500 participants.

SVC-based architecture

SVC-based architecture

Low infrastructure requirements and stable operation on any device.

Total interoperability

Total interoperability

Your students can join from any computer, mobile device, browser or video-enabled room.

Easy-to-use

Easy-to-use

Installed and deployed within 15 minutes on Windows and Linux in your company’s network, doesn’t require a dedicated IT engineer.

Teach with confidence

Teach with confidence

Fuel student engagement with multiple collaboration tools.

100% Adaptable

100% Adaptable

Choose the infrastructure that works for you: on-premises, cloud, or hybrid.

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Protecting privacy without impacting quality

TrueConf’s on-premises approach guarantees unrivaled privacy and communications control while all your personal data stay under your control. On the other hand, BigBlueButton is an open source solution that is vulnerable to multiple security risks due to wide availability of the source code.

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4K

Online classes in 4K

With TrueConf, you can gather up to 1,500 participants in a 4K video meeting. BigBlueButton allows HD video conferences with up to 100 participants.

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Client apps for any OS

Client apps for any OS

With TrueConf client apps, distance learning is available from any device. You can enjoy a full set of collaboration tools even when using the free version of TrueConf Server. While BigBlueButton offers in-browser meetings, its stability, performance and a set of features is limited by WebRTC capabilities.

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Low bandwidth? Not a problem!

Low bandwidth? Not a problem!

TrueConf is a popular choice for the users struggling with limited Internet access, slow connection or low bandwidth. Thanks to SVC-based architecture, each meeting participant receives the best video quality for their device and network channel. In contrast, BigBlueButton requires a stable Internet connection to work and operate properly, as well as increased server capacity to connect more participants or use additional features.

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How does BigBlueButton compare to TrueConf?

TrueConf
BigBlueButton
Deployment type
On-premises, hybrid or cloud
On-premises solution for WebRTC conferences
Conferencing capabilities
Max number of on-screen participants
36. Up to 49 on request
20
Maximum number of participants in a meeting
1,500
100
Creating video meetings on the fly
Yes
No
Distance learning mode
Yes
No
4K (Ultra HD) video support
Yes
No
Customized video layouts
Unlimited number of video layouts
2
Interoperability
Compatibility with H.323/SIP endpoints
Native integration powered by built-in gateway
No
Compatibility with corporate SMTP server
Yes
No
Dial out and telephony
Yes
No
Moodle integration
Yes
Yes
Conferencing and collaboration
Team messaging and file sharing
Yes
Available only during video conferencing
Remote desktop control
Yes
No
Ability to download recordings
Yes, meeting can be recorded on the hard drive during the conference
No, recording is only available for viewing in the built-in video player
Content captured in a meeting recording
Yes
No
Client applications
Windows
Yes
No
macOS
Yes
No
Linux
Yes
No
iOS
Yes
No
Android
Yes
No
Android TV
Yes
No
WebRTC
Yes
Yes
Maintenance
Maintenance complexity
System administrator does not require special skills or training
Dedicated IT engineer might be required
University of Oriente Santiago de Cuba

University of Oriente Santiago de Cuba

Cuba

TrueConf Server is one of the most complete and stable systems that we have deployed here in our network. We have also had great attention from technical support, who have always been able to answer all our questions.

Ernesto Eduardo Diaz Conde, System Administrator

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