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Top Free Video Conferencing Software for Live Webinar Hosting

Curated list of the best free video‑conferencing platforms that support live webinars, interactive Q&A, screen sharing, and audience engagement.

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Zoom

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Industry‑standard video meetings with up to 100 participants, 40‑minute limit per session, breakout rooms, and webinar‑style Q&A.

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Google Meet

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Secure, browser‑based meetings with up to 100 participants, no time limit for one‑to‑one calls, and easy integration with Google Workspace.

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Microsoft Teams (Free)

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Collaboration hub offering video calls for up to 100 participants, screen sharing, live captions, and integration with Office apps.

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Cisco Webex

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Free plan supports meetings up to 100 participants, 50‑minute limit, AI‑powered background blur, and interactive polls.

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Jitsi Meet

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Open‑source, no‑account‑required video conferencing with unlimited participants, screen sharing, and live streaming to YouTube.

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BigBlueButton

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Open‑source web conferencing designed for online learning; includes real‑time whiteboard, breakout rooms, and polling.

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Whereby

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Browser‑only meetings for up to 4 participants on the free tier; simple room links and screen sharing for small webinars.

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Zoho Meeting

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Free plan allows up to 100 participants, 30‑minute meetings, screen sharing, and webinar‑style registration forms.

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Skype

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Classic video chat supporting up to 50 participants, live subtitles, and screen sharing—suitable for low‑key webinars.

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Facebook Live

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Stream live video to a Facebook audience; includes comments, reactions, and the ability to schedule events.

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YouTube Live

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Free live‑streaming platform with unlimited viewers, live chat, and the ability to embed streams on any website.

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Twitch

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Live‑streaming service popular for interactive broadcasts; supports chat, polls, and third‑party extensions.

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StreamYard (Free Tier)

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Browser‑based studio for multi‑stream webinars to YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn with on‑screen comments and branding.

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Demio (Free Trial)

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Webinar platform offering automated webinars, live Q&A, and registration pages; free trial includes full feature set for 14 days.

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Livestorm (Free Tier)

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All‑in‑one webinar tool with up to 10 participants per live session, chat, polls, and email reminders.

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ClickMeeting (Free Trial)

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Feature‑rich webinar solution with polls, surveys, and custom branding; free trial provides full access for 30 days.

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WebinarJam (Free Trial)

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Live webinar platform with automated recordings, live chat, and integration with email services; 14‑day free trial.

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BlueJeans (Free Trial)

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High‑definition video meetings with Dolby Voice audio; free trial includes up to 50 participants and screen sharing.

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Adobe Connect (Free Trial)

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Enterprise‑grade webinars with custom layouts, breakout rooms, and analytics; 30‑day free trial.

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Pexip (Free Trial)

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Secure video conferencing with large‑scale webinar capabilities; free trial offers up to 100 participants.

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UberConference

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Simple conference calls with screen sharing, unlimited meeting length, and a free plan for up to 10 participants.

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RingCentral Video (Free Tier)

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Video meetings for up to 100 participants, unlimited meeting duration, and integrated chat.

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8x8 Meet

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Free video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, and no time limits.

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GoToWebinar (Free Trial)

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Professional webinar platform with registration pages, polls, and analytics; 7‑day free trial.

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Airmeet (Free Tier)

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Virtual event platform offering stage‑based webinars, networking tables, and Q&A for up to 50 participants.

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Hopin (Free Tier)

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All‑in‑one event platform with live streaming, chat, and polls; free tier supports up to 100 attendees for a single event.

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Crowdcast (Free Tier)

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Live video platform for webinars and Q&A sessions; free tier includes unlimited viewers and basic interaction tools.

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Vimeo Livestream (Free Tier)

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Live‑streaming service with embeddable player, chat, and basic analytics; free tier allows up to 5 hours of streaming per month.

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OBS Studio

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Open‑source broadcasting software for creating professional‑grade live webinars; works with any streaming platform.

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Microsoft Teams Live Events (Free)

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Extended Teams feature for broadcasting to up to 10,000 viewers; includes Q&A and moderation tools.

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Google Slides Q&A (Free)

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Built‑in Q&A feature for Google Slides presentations, usable with Google Meet for interactive webinars.

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Discord Stage Channels

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Voice‑and‑video stage rooms for up to 10,000 listeners; includes live chat, moderation, and screen sharing.

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Zoom Video Webinars (Free Trial)

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Zoom’s dedicated webinar add‑on; free trial provides up to 100 participants and full webinar features for 30 days.