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ClickMeeting vs Anchorfree

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ClickMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Anchorfree

Webinar & Virtual Events

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and Anchorfree actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickMeeting and Anchorfree differ
AttributeClickMeetingAnchorfree
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20102017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 ClickMeeting

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

Only in Anchorfree

  • Live streaming
  • Audience management
  • Analytics
  • Multi-platform delivery
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch

Both cover

  • Recording
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ClickMeeting

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

Anchorfree

  • Professional Worknot ClickMeeting
  • Content Creationnot ClickMeeting

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Anchorfree

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic streaming
    • Limited audience
  • Professional$49/month
    • Advanced features
    • Larger audience
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Anchorfree if

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

Questions people ask

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