Organization and holding of online conferences

Online Meetings and Video Conferencing Platforms

An online meeting is a virtual gathering held over the internet that allows participants to exchange information and collaborate regardless of their geographic location. These meetings are typically conducted via specialized video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, TrueConf, and others. Online meetings are commonly used for team discussions, seminars, webinars, presentations, and various virtual events.

Imagine a typical office meeting — a conference room, a group of colleagues brainstorming ideas. Now transfer this image to a digital space where the interaction happens through webcams and virtual tools.

Zoom

Zoom is one of the most popular platforms for online communication. It allows users to host video conferences, meetings, and webinars with or without video.

Key Features of the Free Zoom Plan:

• Up to 100 participants per video meeting.
• Group meetings limited to 40 minutes.
• Unlimited one-on-one meetings.
• Screen sharing available.

Paid Zoom Plans Offer:

• Up to 500–1,000 participants (depending on the plan).
• Advanced participant management.
• Branding and customization options.

Zoom is accessible via both browser and mobile/desktop apps.

Google Meet

Google Meet is a powerful video conferencing tool integrated with other Google services such as Gmail and Google Calendar. It works directly in the browser (no need to install software on PC), with a mobile app available on Google Play and App Store.

Free Plan Features:

• One-on-one calls up to 24 hours.
• Group meetings up to 100 participants with a 60-minute limit.
• Guest access via shared links.
• Integration with Google Calendar.
• Screen sharing, background blur/replacement.
• English subtitles and interactive Jamboard.
• Chat and hand-raise features.

Paid Plan Features Include:

• Up to 1,000 participants.
• Meeting recording.
• In-meeting polls.
• Live stream to YouTube.
• Real-time translation (except Russian).
• Breakout rooms.
• Usage statistics and analytics.
• Anonymous participation without Google account.

Google Meet is ideal for teams working within the Google ecosystem.

TrueConf

TrueConf is a Russian video conferencing platform focused on secure corporate communication. It is widely used by government and educational institutions.

Free Version (TrueConf Server Free):

• Host on-premise with your own server.
• Up to 10 participants, 60-minute limit.
• Works within a local network without internet.
• Includes access to corporate messenger.

Cloud Version (TrueConf Online):

• Up to 6 participants per meeting.
• 60-minute limit.
• No registration required for guests.

Available on:

• Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Mobile: Android, iOS

Free Features:

• Screen sharing.
• Meeting recording.
• Background replacement.
• Collaborative document editing.
• Auto-focus on active speakers.
• AI-based meeting summaries.

Pricing:

• On-premise: Free up to 10 users. Plans for up to 1,500 participants start from ₽23,000/year.
• Online version: Free for up to 6 users; broadcasts for up to 40 viewers. Plans for larger audiences start from ₽70,000/year.