Made in IndiaFree plan
Starts at
Free plan
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is BigBlueButton?
BigBlueButton is video conferencing & webinars from BigBlueButton, based in Ottawa, Canada and has been building software since 2007. Open-source virtual classroom.
Video conferencing tools run meetings, webinars and virtual events with recording, screen sharing and registration. Most teams already have one through Google Workspace or Microsoft 365; webinar and event tools remain a separate purchase.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +19 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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BigBlueButton features
Category-standard capabilities plus what BigBlueButton adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- HD meetings with screen sharing
- Webinars with registration and Q&A
- Recording and transcription
- Breakout rooms and polls
- Calendar integration
- Live streaming to YouTube and LinkedIn
- Virtual event spaces
- Security and waiting rooms
- Free plan to start without a card
- Open-source code you can self-host
BigBlueButton pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How BigBlueButton charges. BigBlueButton is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on bigbluebutton.org.
BigBlueButton screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- Video conferencing & webinars
- Vendor
- BigBlueButton
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canada
- Founded
- 2007
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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BigBlueButton — frequently asked questions
What is BigBlueButton?+
BigBlueButton is video conferencing & webinars by BigBlueButton. Open-source virtual classroom.
How much does BigBlueButton cost?+
BigBlueButton is free to use.
Does BigBlueButton offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — BigBlueButton offers a free plan you can start with.
Is BigBlueButton made in India?+
No. BigBlueButton is developed by BigBlueButton in Ottawa, Canada, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is BigBlueButton best suited for?+
BigBlueButton suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for video conferencing & webinars.
What are the best alternatives to BigBlueButton?+
Popular alternatives in video conferencing & webinars include Zoho Meeting, JioMeet, Airmeet. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is BigBlueButton deployed?+
BigBlueButton is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton · Ottawa, Canada · Founded 2007 · 1 product in our catalogue
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