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Anchorfree vs ClickMeeting

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Anchorfree

Software

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Software

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • They diverge on capability: Anchorfree covers Live streaming, ClickMeeting covers HD video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anchorfree and ClickMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Anchorfree and ClickMeeting differ
AttributeAnchorfreeClickMeeting
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20172010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Analytics
  • Multi-platform delivery
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch

Only in ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Attendee management
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar
  • Salesforce
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Recording
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Anchorfree

  • Professional Worknot ClickMeeting
  • Content Creationnot ClickMeeting

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Anchorfree
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot 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

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

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

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Anchorfree if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want audience management.
Anchorfree review

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want screen sharing.
ClickMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Anchorfree or ClickMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Anchorfree starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anchorfree or ClickMeeting?
Anchorfree starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free.
Does Anchorfree or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
Anchorfree runs on Web. ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Anchorfree for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Anchorfree do that ClickMeeting cannot?
Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Analytics, Multi-platform delivery. ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Attendee management. Both handle Recording, Zapier, Web support.
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