TrueConf Server Free is an all-in-one corporate communications platform with a built-in messenger, video conferencing, and collaboration tools.
TrueConf Server Free offers the following features:
- Support for native client applications on all popular operating systems, including mobile devices.
- 4K video conferences.
- Up to 1,000 chat participants.
- Collaboration tools (content sharing, screen annotation, slideshow).
- Private and group chats.
- Address book and presence statuses.
- Secure file storage.
- Call history and chat syncing across all devices.
- LDAP integration.
Schedule meetings or escalate your chats into video conferences on the fly, create events with up to 2000 participants.
Take full advantage of AI features:
- Noise suppression.
- Background blurring and virtual backgrounds.
- Conference branding.
- Meeting transcription (integration with TrueConf AI Server is needed).
Feel free to receive calls and participate in conferences on any device — chat history will be synced automatically.
Join online meetings on TrueConf Server Free using a browser and an invitation link.
In addition to the core features, private and group chats support text formatting which helps you to highlight important points.
Use keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop for quick chat interaction. Besides, the built-in viewer will make it much easier to work with media content.
Mention group chat participants to draw their attention to your message.
TrueConf application offers a wide range of collaboration tools.
Ability to share different types of content:
- Desktop.
- Individual screen (if multiple monitors are available).
- Individual application windows (including CAD models or presentations).
- Slideshows.
You can stream audio separately or while sharing any type of content.
Share content in 4K UltraHD during online meetings! Show high-definition CAD models, spreadsheets, and presentations created in third-party apps.
Manage devices and adjust participants’ layouts in two clicks depending on the meeting scenario.
The following diagram shows how TrueConf Server interacts with other TrueConf solutions and third-party services (some integrations are not available in the Free version, more details are given below):
| TrueConf Server Free | TrueConf Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Group video conferences, moderated role-based conferences, and online lessons in 4K UltraHD quality. | Up to 10 participants in one conference | Up to 2000 participants in one or several conferences depending on the terms of your license. |
| Audio and video calls between two users in 4K UltraHD quality. | Up to 1000 users | V |
| Private and group chats, file sharing, and secure data storage. | Up to 1000 users | V |
| Slideshow, content sharing, polling, reactions, and much more. | V | V |
| Client applications for all platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Android TV. | V | V |
| Ability to sign in and work on multiple devices. | V | V |
| Presence statuses which show whether users are currently available and what type of device they have. | V | V |
| Ability to schedule conferences in the calendar. | V | V |
| Recording video conferences locally in client applications and centrally on the server side. | V | V |
| Management of integrations, accounts, groups and their permissions, ability to schedule, record, and manage conferences in the built-in web interface. | V | V |
| No limit on the number of accounts. | V | V |
| Works through NAT, Firewall, and Proxy. No need to use a public IP address or open an additional port. | V | V |
| Stable performance on weak channels and devices. Сall quality will be automatically adjusted depending on changing connection conditions and endpoint devices. | V | V |
| Full compatibility with classic hardware endpoints thanks to the built-in SIP/H.323 gateway. | One connection. | V |
| Invitations to conferences for mobile devices and landline phone users, integration with VoIP telephony and PBXs. | V | V |
| Web conferences that can be joined from a browser. Fully-featured browser-based communication without plugin installation thanks to WebRTC support. | 1 guest connection. | V |
| Installation within the corporate LAN/VPN network. | V | V |
| Connection to Zoom ®, Cisco Webex, GoToMeeting, and Skype for Business conferences. | V | V |
| Integration with LDAP directories (e.g., Active Directory), user information synchronization, single sign-on (SSO) for all users of the video conferencing server. | V | V |
| TrueConf Server API, video communication integration with third-party solutions, services, and automation tools. | V | V |
| TrueConf SDK. Integration of video communication into third-party applications. | X | V |
| Manual distribution of PRO licenses. | X | V |
| Autonomy. There is no need for the video conferencing server to be constantly connected to the Internet. | X | V |
| Conference streaming. Stream your conferences to third-party services and solutions (YouTube, Wowze, etc.) to reach any audience. | X | V |
| Federation support, communication with the users of TrueConf Server instances installed by other customers. | X | V |
| Support for UDP Multicast, video conferences and data exchange via satellite networks which helps to reduce the load on the video conferencing server. | X | V |
| Guaranteed technical support. | X | V |
To install TrueConf Server on Windows:
- Fill out the form.
- Go to the Windows tab and click the Download TrueConf Server button, or download the file via the direct link.
- After downloading the distribution, launch it to start installation.
- When installation is complete, activate TrueConf Server with the registration key. The key will be sent to the email specified in the registration form.
- After successful registration, the server will start working and display the corresponding status in the control panel.
Distributions for other operating systems (Linux family), Docker, and installation guides can be found in the following articles: