TrueConf
Features Covered
Video Conferencing Screen Sharing Breakout Rooms Recording and Transcription Chat and Messaging Polling and Q&A Whiteboard Virtual Backgrounds
Timeline
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Jan 1, 2003 | Founded in Russia as a video conferencing software provider |
| TrueConf Server launch | Jan 1, 2010 | On-premises video conferencing server for enterprise self-hosting |
| TrueConf Online | Jan 1, 2014 | Cloud-based video conferencing service launched |
| Ultra HD support | Jan 1, 2019 | Added 4K UHD video conferencing support |
| Up to 1500 participants | Jan 1, 2022 | Scaled meeting capacity to 1500 participants |
Provisions (8)
Video Conferencing
"TrueConf supports up to 1500 participants and offers full on-premises deployment for data sovereignty requirements."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Participant limit | Up to 1500 participants in webinar mode |
| Video quality | Up to 4K UHD video |
| Deployment | On-premises server or cloud-hosted options |
Sources: TrueConf
Screen Sharing
"TrueConf includes remote desktop control alongside screen sharing for hands-on technical collaboration."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Sharing options | Full desktop, application window, or selected area |
| Remote control | Allow participants to remotely control shared screen |
| Multi-presenter | Multiple participants can share content simultaneously |
Sources: TrueConf
Breakout Rooms
"TrueConf supports breakout rooms for splitting large meetings into smaller discussion groups."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Room creation | Create multiple breakout rooms during a meeting |
| Assignment | Manual participant assignment to rooms |
| Return | Bring all participants back to the main meeting |
Sources: TrueConf
Recording and Transcription
"TrueConf Server stores recordings entirely on-premises, ensuring recorded content never leaves the organization's network."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Local recording | Record meetings locally in standard video formats |
| Server recording | Automatic server-side recording on TrueConf Server |
| Storage | On-premises storage with no cloud dependency |
Sources: TrueConf
Chat and Messaging
"TrueConf provides persistent team messaging alongside video conferencing within its self-hosted environment."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| In-meeting chat | Text messaging during live video calls |
| Persistent chat | Team messaging outside of meetings |
| File sharing | Share files and documents in chat |
Sources: TrueConf
Polling and Q&A
"TrueConf includes built-in polling for audience engagement during large-scale meetings and webinars."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Polls | Create and launch polls during meetings |
| Question types | Multiple choice and open-ended questions |
| Results | Real-time poll results visible to the host |
Sources: TrueConf
Whiteboard
"TrueConf's whiteboard supports slide annotation, combining presentation delivery with real-time collaboration."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Collaborative drawing | Multi-user real-time whiteboard |
| Tools | Pen, shapes, text, and eraser tools |
| Slideshow | Present slides and annotate over them on the whiteboard |
Sources: TrueConf
Virtual Backgrounds
"TrueConf offers AI-powered virtual background replacement across desktop and mobile clients."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Background blur | Blur background during video calls |
| Custom backgrounds | Upload custom background images |
| Background replacement | AI-powered background replacement |
Sources: TrueConf