BigBlueButton

by BigBlueButton · Ottawa, Canada · Since 2007

Open-source virtual classroom.

Video conferencing & webinarsFreeOpen source

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.6; transparency & India fit

What is BigBlueButton?

BigBlueButton is video conferencing & webinars from BigBlueButton, based in Ottawa, Canada and has been building software since 2007. Open-source virtual classroom.

Video conferencing tools run meetings, webinars and virtual events with recording, screen sharing and registration. Most teams already have one through Google Workspace or Microsoft 365; webinar and event tools remain a separate purchase.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

+Developer API documented on the official site
+Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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BigBlueButton features

As listed on BigBlueButton's official website.

Motivate students with built-in tools for applied learning
Easily see which students are struggling (and excelling!)
See the advantages of using a platform built upon pedagogy
K–12
Higher–Ed
AVID
Government
French Ministry of Education
Open Source Project
Developers

What customers say about BigBlueButton

Testimonials published on BigBlueButton's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“Our holistic approach along with BigBlueButton and Canvas has helped us achieve remarkable results. Students taking GCSE Maths and English online classes delivered using BigBlueButton have achieved a full grade point higher than the equivalent in-person classes. It’s a remarkable example of evidence-based learning in the virtual classroom.” Source

“Our instructors love BigBlueButton. With our previous web-conferencing solution our users encountered many technical and usability problems that caused a lot of support effort on our part. With BigBlueButton, the support issues are almost non-existent. We are constantly impressed with the level of quality in this open source project and it works without any prior knowledge.” Source

BigBlueButton pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How BigBlueButton charges. BigBlueButton is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on bigbluebutton.org.

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Specifications

Category: Video conferencing & webinars
Vendor: BigBlueButton
Headquarters: Ottawa, Canada
Founded: 2007
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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BigBlueButton — frequently asked questions

What is BigBlueButton?+

BigBlueButton is video conferencing & webinars by BigBlueButton. Open-source virtual classroom.

How much does BigBlueButton cost?+

BigBlueButton is free to use.

Does BigBlueButton offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — BigBlueButton offers a free plan you can start with.

Is BigBlueButton made in India?+

No. BigBlueButton is developed by BigBlueButton in Ottawa, Canada.

Who is BigBlueButton best suited for?+

BigBlueButton suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for video conferencing & webinars.

What are the best alternatives to BigBlueButton?+

Popular alternatives in video conferencing & webinars include Zoho Meeting, JioMeet, Airmeet. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is BigBlueButton deployed?+

BigBlueButton is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.