BigBlueButton vs Pencil Spaces
| BigBlueButton | Pencil Spaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $1,000/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Breakout rooms | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Class recording | Yes | Yes |
| Interactive whiteboard | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | all | all |
Both are listed in Best Virtual Classroom Software. On The Geeks Club, BigBlueButton scores higher on our published basis.