# BigBlueButton Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about BigBlueButton Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Virtual Classroom products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/162664/BigBlueButton/pricing --- # BigBlueButton Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) BigBlueButton ## What is BigBlueButton? Open source web conferencing solution for online learning. It offers two-way audio and video, slides, multi-user live whiteboard, public and private chat as well as screen sharing. Users can be polled, grouped into breakout rooms or use emojis. It integrates with Learning Management Systems such as Instructure, Schoology, Jenzabar or D2L. ## What is BigBlueButton used for? [Virtual Classroom](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-classroom-software/)[Video Conferencing](https://www.capterra.com/video-conferencing-software/)[Web Conferencing](https://www.capterra.com/web-conferencing-software/) Overall rating Based on 66 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 83% Neutral 11% Negative 6% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.6 (14,521)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $14.99 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (64) Ease Of Use 4.6 (10,908) Value For Money 4.3 (42) Value For Money 4.5 (6,658) Customer Service 3.6 (39) Customer Service 4.4 (6,409) ## BigBlueButton alternatives Highest Rated [4.7 (24,036)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) Starting price $8.75 Per User, Per Month [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) [4.5 (10,931)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/reviews/) Starting price $4.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) [Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) [4.5 (12,075)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/reviews/) Starting price $6.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) [4.7 (17,471)](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/reviews/) Starting price $7.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/162664/BigBlueButton/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Real-Time Chat 4.3 (21) 76.19% of 21 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Virtual Classroom 4.4 (18) 83.33% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Classes/sessions accessible via web browser of built-in video conferencing Interactive Whiteboard 4.2 (15) 53.33% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Virtual whiteboards allow instructors to share information with students in real-time File Sharing 3.8 (14) 71.43% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Real-time Broadcasting 4.6 (14) 64.29% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Broadcast live video streams Screen Sharing 4.7 (13) 76.92% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Digitally share screen view with others BigBlueButton 37 features Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Participants can alert the host if they have a question when they are muted Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools. High-definition audio and/or video capabilities Provide special privileges to hosts and presenters to control audience actions, such as putting someone on mute, etc. Virtual whiteboards allow instructors to share information with students in real-time Organize and track educational activities Ability to chat online in real time Integration with LMS system Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes Lessons that can be accessed online, allowing students to learn from home. Online gateway through which parents and students can view material and communicate with teachers Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet Share and present designs Send messages to selected individual(s) from the entire audience Notify presenter that attendee wishes to speak Broadcast live video streams Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Record live video calls to play later Digitally share screen view with others Record active support and chat sessions for auditing and training Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa. Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa Record and playback video calls Connect with meeting participants remotely over video Store and manage online video content Allows users to view videos without downloading media files Supports various video file formats Classes/sessions accessible via web browser of built-in video conferencing Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.2 (64) 4.2 Based on 64 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.3 (42) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.3 (42) 4.3 Based on 42 reviews ## Integrations [ WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[ Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)[ Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)[ Drupal](https://www.capterra.com/p/119594/Drupal/)[ Docebo](https://www.capterra.com/p/127213/Docebo/)[ Redmine](https://www.capterra.com/p/212445/Redmine/)[ eFront](https://www.capterra.com/p/18528/eFrontPro/)[ Fedena](https://www.capterra.com/p/126199/Fedena-Pro/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 3.6 (39) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 3.6 (39) 3.6 Based on 39 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.2 Based on 66 reviews Filter by rating 5(27) 4(28) 3(7) 2(3) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent US Uwe S. Administrator Civic & Social Organization ### "Gute Alternative zu Teams und Zoom" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 6, 2025 Bei uns im Büro wird es oft für meetings bis 60-80 Personen genutzt. Das funktioniert sehr gut. Pros Sehr gute Open Source Alternative zu Teams und Zoom. Cons Die Funktionalität ist nicht so umfangreich, wie bei der Konkurrenz. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) BBB ist definitiv sehr viel günstiger im Preis. Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Reasons for choosing BigBlueButton Es ist die günstigere Variante. Das mehr an features ist uns nicht wichtig. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Enseignant-chercheur Higher Education ### "Evaluation\_BigBlueButton" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 6, 2024 Utilisation pour des réunions et formations dans le cadre des projets européens Pros Solution Open-source et gratuite Gestion des sous-groupes (breakout rooms) Facilité d'intégration avec les LMS Fonctionnalités interactives telles que le chat, le tableau blanc interactif, les sondages en temps réel, etc. Cons Fonctionnalités limitées par rapport aux solutions commerciales Complexité d'installation et maintenance Performances dépendantes du serveur dédié Switched from [Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/) [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) [Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) Eviter les coûts élevés des solutions commerciales Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. LW Leander W. IT-Administrator Government Relations ### "Super Software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 3, 2023 Pros Der komplette Server ist kostenfrei, und dennoch ist der Funktionsumfann sehr groß. Auch die Problematik mit geblockten Ports ist durch einen Serverdienst gelöst. Cons Die Administration lässt sehr zu wünschen übrig. Nach Versionsupgrades sind angepasste Templates nicht mehr verwendbar. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Marco M. Ceo (owner) Computer Software ### "A full fledged video communication environment which integrates well" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 7, 2023 Very, very good. Easy to interact with, usable, stable. Pros Quality and easy of use are foremost. You integrates it seamlessly with your environment Cons the application is demanding on performance and requires a real implementation more than a virtual one Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SV Simone V. tecnologo alimentare Farming ### "Utilizzata per necessità scolastiche, non si distingue dalla massa" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 June 7, 2023 L'ho usata per seguire delle videoconferenze e si è comportata egregiamente, fa il suo dovere senza prò eccellere o essere rilevante in qualcosa Pros Le funzionalità basilari di piattaforma per le videoconferenze sono presenti e si riesce ad usare quasi immediatamente Cons l'interfaccia è un po' scarna, da migliorare visivamente Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AÖ Alper O. Student Financial Services ### "Great meeting app" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 May 19, 2023 Pros As a result of my and my teacher's experience , BigBlueButton is the most useful online meeting application. It provides a lot of easiness to users. Cons There are some features could be useful in my opinion, like file sharing by chat etc. Switched from [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Docente E-Learning ### "Videoconferencias para clases y reuniones" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 29, 2023 Es un software muy confiable en la planificación de conferencias para enselanza clase virtuales y reuniones de negocio y formación. Pros Su integración con mutiples plataformas que funciona de manera independiente en servidor propio de desarrollo. Cons Los servidores para su funcionalidad debe considerarse de manera exclusiva ya que requiere muchas características para optimo funcionamiento. Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Reasons for choosing BigBlueButton Facilidad de Gestión de Videoconferencias Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Docente Primary/Secondary Education ### "Videoconferencias con BigBlueButton" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 24, 2023 Es una muy buena herramienta para la gestión de videollamadas y conferencias en servidores particulares. Pros La facilidad de implementación y la puesta en marcha, ya que permite programar y realizar conferencias desde una vez temrinada su instalación en el servidor. Cons En ciertos momentos de uso llega a consumir muchos recursos del servidor, aun siendo un servidor exclusivo donde estaba instalado. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Martina M. Academy Manager Computer Software ### "Ottimo software per FAD sincrona" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 17, 2023 Abbiamo integrato BBB nel nostro Moodle per la gestione della FAD sincrona: ci permette di tracciare la formazione in modo puntuale e integrare i dati con quelli della FAD asincrona su Moodle in modo semplice e completo. Pros Tra le piattaforme per la didattica a distanza sincrona, è una delle più complete. Ha tantissime funzionalità per il coinvolgimento degli allievi, permette di gestire la formazione in diversi modi. La condivisione di slide e video integrati senza condivisione dello schermo è un aspetto chiave. La presenza di tantissime lingue per l'interfaccia rende la piattaforma molto inclusiva. Si integra facilmente con Moodle permettendo il tracciamento della formazione. La nuova Learning Analytics Dashboard dell'ultima versione è utilissima per avere un riassunto delle azioni durante la lezione online. Cons Non è facilissimo da installare e configurare, richiede necessariamente l'intervento di un professionista. Alternatives considered [Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/) [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.capterra.com/p/157062/Zoom-Video-Webinar/) [Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) Reasons for choosing BigBlueButton Rispetto ai competitor, è più specializzato nella FAD (e meno nella videoconferenza) che è lo scopo per cui viene usato da noi. Inoltre si integra meglio con Moodle. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Freelance trainer and coach Writing and Editing ### "Easy to use software with few drawbacks" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 December 14, 2022 Pros You can organize breakout rooms and flexibly decide to extend or not the time participants spend in the breakout rooms; you can organize quizzes/surveys; Cons screensharing sometimes is not working or it interrupts, so you better upload your presentation directly on BigBlueButton; Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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