Software · head to head
GoToMeeting vs Anchorfree
GoToMeeting
Software
Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
A
Anchorfree
Software
Platform for hosting and distributing live events
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; 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: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Anchorfree covers Live streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Anchorfree actually diverge.
| Attribute | GoToMeeting | Anchorfree |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1989 | 2017 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 GoToMeeting
- HD video conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Chat
- Virtual background
- Calendar integration
- Meeting notes
- Outlook
- Google Calendar
Only in Anchorfree
- Live streaming
- Audience management
- Analytics
- Multi-platform delivery
- YouTube
- Twitch
- Zapier
Both cover
- Recording
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GoToMeeting
- Team meetingsnot Anchorfree
- Client callsnot Anchorfree
- Training sessionsnot Anchorfree
- Remote collaborationnot Anchorfree
Anchorfree
- Professional Worknot GoToMeeting
- Content Creationnot GoToMeeting
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GoToMeeting
- Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
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
GoToMeeting
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited 1:1 meetings
- Up to 3 attendees
- HD video
- Professional$14/month
- Unlimited meetings
- Up to 150 attendees
- Recording
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 GoToMeeting if
- You need hd video conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- You also want screen sharing.
Choose Anchorfree if
- You need live streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want audience management.
Questions people ask
- Is GoToMeeting or Anchorfree better?
- Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting 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, GoToMeeting or Anchorfree?
- GoToMeeting starts at Free and Anchorfree at Free.
- Does GoToMeeting or Anchorfree run on more platforms?
- GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Anchorfree runs on Web.
- Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is GoToMeeting best used for?
- GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Anchorfree is typically brought in for.
- What can GoToMeeting do that Anchorfree cannot?
- GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Chat, Virtual background. Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Analytics, Multi-platform delivery. Both handle Recording, Web support.