Software · head to head
Anchorfree vs BigMarker
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Anchorfree
Software
Platform for hosting and distributing live events
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Anchorfree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Anchorfree the vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account; BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
- They diverge on capability: Anchorfree covers Live streaming, BigMarker covers Live webinars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Anchorfree and BigMarker actually diverge.
| Attribute | Anchorfree | BigMarker |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2017 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Anchorfree
- Live streaming
- Audience management
- Recording
- Analytics
- Multi-platform delivery
- YouTube
- Twitch
Only in BigMarker
- Live webinars
- On-demand content
- Virtual summits
- Engagement tools
- Landing pages
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Anchorfree
- Professional Worknot BigMarker
- Content Creationnot BigMarker
BigMarker
- Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Anchorfree
- Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Anchorfree
- Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Anchorfree
- Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Anchorfree
- White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Anchorfree
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Anchorfree
- The vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account
BigMarker
- No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
- Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
- Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
- SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
- API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise
Pricing, plan by plan
Anchorfree
Free- FreeFree
- Basic streaming
- Limited audience
- Professional$49/month
- Advanced features
- Larger audience
- Enterprise$199/month
- Custom solutions
- Premium support
BigMarker
$99/month- Starter$99/month
- Live webinars
- 100 attendees
- Basic features
- Elite$299/month
- 500 attendees
- On-demand
- Custom branding
- Summit$999/month
- Virtual summits
- 10000 attendees
- Full features
Which should you pick?
Choose Anchorfree if
- You need live streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want audience management.
Choose BigMarker if
- You need live webinars.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want on-demand content.
Questions people ask
- Is Anchorfree or BigMarker better?
- Neither clearly leads. Anchorfree starts at Free and BigMarker at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Anchorfree or BigMarker?
- Anchorfree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Anchorfree and $99/month for BigMarker.
- Does Anchorfree or BigMarker run on more platforms?
- Anchorfree runs on Web. BigMarker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Anchorfree for free?
- Yes. Anchorfree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigMarker starts at $99/month.
- What is Anchorfree best used for?
- Anchorfree is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what BigMarker is typically brought in for.
- What can Anchorfree do that BigMarker cannot?
- Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Recording, Analytics. BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Both handle Zapier, Web support.