Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software
Zoom Meetings vs TrueConf
Zoom Meetings leads on 0 checks, TrueConf on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoom Meetings · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresZoom Meetings · 4 of 4
Zoom Meetings scores higher on our rubric for secure video conferencing software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
TrueConf leads on maximum participants: 2000 participants versus 100 participants.
Zoom Meetings is the better fit for organizations needing mature secure meeting controls. TrueConf is the better fit for large, interoperable meeting deployments.
- Zoom Meetings fits best
Organizations needing mature secure meeting controls
- TrueConf fits best
Large, interoperable meeting deployments
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoom Meetings 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | TrueConf 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Secure Video Conferencing Software | #7 in Secure Video Conferencing Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing mature secure meeting controls | Large, interoperable meeting deployments |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $10/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoom Meetings 4/4 · TrueConf 0/4 | ||
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Self-hosting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum participants | 100 participants | 2000 participants (best) |
| Meeting recording | Both | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoom Meetings provides HD audio and video meetings through web, desktop, mobile, API, and hybrid on-premises options. It is designed for individuals, teams, and organizations that need scheduled online meetings, screen sharing, breakout… Read the review → |
TrueConf is a video conferencing and unified communications platform for businesses, government organizations, education, healthcare, and other teams that need controlled communications infrastructure. It combines meetings, webinars,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoom Meetings — where it wins
- End-to-end encrypted meetings with admin activity logs
- Free Basic plan with meetings for up to 100 participants
- Broad platform coverage and integrations with Outlook and Google Calendar
Where it doesn't
- End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some features
- Paid plan pricing is not shown by tier
- Some advanced controls require higher-tier plans
TrueConf — where it wins
- Meetings support up to 2,000 participants with recording and screen sharing.
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and meeting-room clients.
- Connects with calendars, PBX systems, conferencing platforms, and streaming services.
Where it doesn't
- The free edition limits video conferences to 10 participants.
- Free SIP/H.323 interoperability is limited to 1 connection.
- On-premises deployment requires an organization to manage its own infrastructure.
- Zoom Meetings9.2/10 · Free plan
A mature meeting platform with broad controls, integrations, and optional encryption.
Visit Zoom MeetingsFull verdict → - TrueConf8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad, interoperable conferencing platform for organizations needing controlled infrastructure.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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