The Best Free e-Meeting Solution
June 18, 2018

The Best Free e-Meeting Solution

Felix Markman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with UberConference

UberConference is perhaps the best free e-meeting solution. All that it requires is a web-browser. Users can even use the conference phone dial-in without having to run the web-app. Of course, there is a mobile app as well. It's clean, simple to use and lightweight. The only disadvantage I see when comparing it to industry behemoths like GoToMeeting is that it's not possible to do a screen recording (only an audio-recording).

I use UberConference nearly every day and see no reason to switch to another tool.
  • Lightweight: it's never crashed on me, as long as the browser isn't overloaded with tabs
  • Can be used for phone-only conversation. Uses can use it as a business phone line so as to not reveal their personal mobile.
  • Excellent user interface with chat feature. Easy to present for the host or for a guest.
  • Nice to have a custom url, i.e. www.uberconference.com/my_account_name
  • The default 'on hold' music can get old very quickly. Fortunately, users can remove it or change it, although it requires going into settings.
  • As mentioned previously, the main feature it lacks is ability to record videos. This feature would significantly improve Uberconference in relation to paid services.
  • Given that UberConference is a free e-meeting solution, I have experienced big positive impact on my business with no loss or risk. I am able to speak with clients and demonstrate my work in a simple manner. My clients enjoy using Uberconference as well.
Compared to other free services such as Join.me and Zoom.us, UberConference is better because it doesn't involve installing an extra app. Users can simply call in. In addition, the custom URL feature is an advantage, and upon creating a meeting, UberConference synchronizes with my calendar and phone number for text notifications. I selected UberConference because a colleague recommended it. Upon trying it out, I found no reason to look for anything else.
UberConference is well suited for small groups (i.e. 4 individuals maximum). It doesn't have the advanced features that GoToMeeting (GTM) does like the toll-free option, HDFaces Video, or hand over control (ability to have guests control the host's mouse on the screen). Larger enterprise organizations may require advanced features for their organizations, and UberConference is not as robust as GoToMeeting. Larger organizations may also find value in using GoToMeeting from a branding perspective. GTM is considered a leader in the space, and large enterprises would benefit from aligning their companies with GTM.

For smaller groups and business, i.e. business with a lower budget, it's an excellent solution, as it is compatible across operating systems, desktop and mobile, and is as easy as typing in a URL into the browser. In contrast to GTM, UberConference doesn't have the depth of branding features, though the custom URL feature is enough for me.

It's the best free solution I've found.