Phonesty vs Vast Conference

Phonesty8.8Visit Vast Conference8.7Visit

Higher score Phonesty #4 in Audio Conferencing Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Phonesty

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Vast Conference #5 in Audio Conferencing Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Try Vast Conference

• Phonesty fits best

  Free users needing unlimited-size audio rooms

• Vast Conference fits best

  Businesses needing audio plus mobile and video tools

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Side by side

Feature	Phonesty 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Vast Conference 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Audio Conferencing Software	#5 in Audio Conferencing Software
Best for	Free users needing unlimited-size audio rooms	Businesses needing audio plus mobile and video tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Phonesty 5/6 · Vast Conference 6/6
Call recording	✓	✓
International dial-in	✓	✓
Toll-free access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Moderator controls	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Scheduled calls	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum participants	Not checked yet	10 participants
Our review
Pros	Unlimited participants and permanent conference rooms International dial-in numbers in 37 countries Dial-in, dial-out, recording, scheduling, and moderation options	Unlimited cloud recording across the listed plans International dial-in, toll-free access, and dedicated conference lines Supports web, desktop, mobile, calendar tools, and operator assistance
Cons	Platform coverage is centered on the web MP3 recording starts with the Premium plan Screen sharing and commercial use require Professional	No free plan is available Essentials is limited to 10 participants Pay As You Go charges per minute per caller
Our verdict	Phonesty is an audio conferencing service with combined web and video conferencing for private users, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. Its free plan provides a permanent conference room, telephone dial-in and dial-out conferencing,… Read the review →	Vast Conference is a cloud-based conferencing service for businesses that need dedicated audio conference lines alongside online meetings, HD video, screen sharing, recording, and mobile participation. It supports reservationless calls,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Phonesty — where it wins

  • Unlimited participants and permanent conference rooms
  • International dial-in numbers in 37 countries
  • Dial-in, dial-out, recording, scheduling, and moderation options

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage is centered on the web
  • MP3 recording starts with the Premium plan
  • Screen sharing and commercial use require Professional

• Vast Conference — where it wins

  • Unlimited cloud recording across the listed plans
  • International dial-in, toll-free access, and dedicated conference lines
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, calendar tools, and operator assistance

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Essentials is limited to 10 participants
  • Pay As You Go charges per minute per caller

• Phonesty8.8/10 · Free plan

  A generous free audio room service with paid recording, scheduling, and screen sharing.

  Visit PhonestyFull verdict →
• Vast Conference8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A paid conferencing suite for businesses that need audio, video, recording, and mobile access.

  Try Vast ConferenceFull verdict →