TrueConf Server
Screen sharing software
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What is TrueConf Server
TrueConf Server is an on-premises and self-hosted video conferencing platform used to run internal video meetings, webinars, and unified communications without relying on a public cloud service. It targets organizations that need local control over data, user management, and network routing, including regulated environments and private networks. The product typically includes conferencing, screen sharing, chat, and directory integration, with client apps for desktop and mobile. Deployment commonly runs on customer-managed infrastructure and can be positioned for LAN/VPN and limited-connectivity scenarios.
On-premises deployment control
TrueConf Server supports self-hosted deployment, which can help organizations keep conferencing traffic and metadata within their own infrastructure. This is useful for environments with strict data residency, internal network segmentation, or limited internet access. It also allows IT teams to align retention, access controls, and network policies with internal standards. Compared with cloud-first offerings in the space, this deployment model is a practical differentiator for governance-focused buyers.
Unified meetings and messaging
The platform combines video meetings with screen sharing and business messaging features, reducing the need to stitch together separate tools for basic internal collaboration. This can simplify user onboarding and day-to-day workflows for teams that primarily need internal communications. Centralized administration typically covers users, rooms, and conferencing resources in one place. For organizations standardizing on a single internal communications stack, this consolidation is a tangible advantage.
Enterprise directory integration options
TrueConf Server is commonly deployed with enterprise identity and directory systems to manage users and authentication centrally. This supports consistent account lifecycle management and access control across the organization. Directory integration also helps reduce manual provisioning and improves auditability for IT administrators. These capabilities align with typical enterprise requirements for internal communications platforms.
Higher IT operations burden
Self-hosting shifts responsibility for uptime, scaling, backups, and patching to the customer. Organizations may need dedicated staff and processes to operate the service reliably, especially for large meetings or multi-site deployments. Capacity planning (CPU, bandwidth, storage) becomes an internal task rather than a vendor-managed service. This can be a disadvantage versus fully managed cloud suites for teams with limited IT resources.
Ecosystem and app integrations vary
Compared with broad workplace suites, integration depth with third-party business apps (e.g., productivity, CRM, service management) may be more limited or require additional configuration. Buyers that rely on extensive prebuilt connectors and automation may need to validate integration coverage early. In some cases, custom development or middleware may be required to meet workflow needs. This can increase implementation time and total cost of ownership.
User experience depends on clients
End-user experience can vary by client application, device type, and network conditions, particularly in tightly controlled corporate networks. Organizations often need to test compatibility with existing endpoint policies, proxies, and security tooling. Feature parity across desktop, mobile, and browser access may not match what some cloud-native tools provide. This can affect adoption if users expect uniform capabilities across all endpoints.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TrueConf Server Free | Free (download) | 1,000 online users; 10 PRO users (able to participate in group conferences); 1 SIP/H.323/RTSP connection; 1 guest (web) connection; unlimited registered accounts; free for commercial use; free license must be renewed annually via the website. |
| TrueConf Server (paid) | Contact sales / Get a quote (pricing not published) | Full paid version with PRO licenses (for group conferences), higher participant limits (up to 2,000 participants in conferences depending on purchased license), federation, advanced integrations, extended support and premium extensions; exact pricing and license composition provided by sales/quote. |
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TrueConf LLC
Moscow, Russia
2003
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https://trueconf.com/
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