MyOwnConference

MyOwnConference is a webinar platform for live, automated and on-demand events. It is best suited to hosts who need those formats and want a free starting point with room to scale. Its strongest practical case is flexible event timing; the main caveat is that Linux presenters cannot use its screen-sharing app.

Overview

With registration pages, recording, polls and Q&A alongside its webinar formats, MyOwnConference covers the basic flow from sign-up to audience interaction. Live events have no time limit on any plan, which is useful for sessions that may run long. The attendee ceiling reaches 5,000 on Enterprise, but the free tier is deliberately small.

Key features

Hosts can run live, automated and on-demand webinars, record sessions, and use polls and Q&A to involve attendees. Starter includes one autowebinar per day, but recordings are limited to 20 minutes, so it is better for short demonstrations or trying the service than for building a library of full-length sessions.

Hosts can invite co-hosts and speakers with one click, with speaker capacity ranging up to 12. Paid accounts support unlimited additional team members with permissions by area, a useful distinction for organizations separating event delivery from administration. Google Calendar and Outlook sync support scheduling. Paid plans also include access to a public API for system integrations and data export.

Connections are encrypted, and permissions and passwords can control access. The company operates in the EU, uses EU-based Tier III data centers and supports GDPR rights. Support spans email and live chat, with priority queues and dedicated support for Enterprise.

Pricing

Starter: €0.00 per free, free forever, with no payment card required. It includes five attendees, 500 MB of storage, two speakers, one autowebinar per day and 20-minute recordings. Those caps make it a sensible no-cost option for small tests, but not for a larger audience or longer recordings.

One-time access: €11.00 per month for 24-hour access, with no subscription required. It is aimed at occasional hosts who want a single-day option; the plan allows 20 attendees and 24 hours, and the description also says it supports live events for audiences from 20 to 1,000 attendees. That difference makes it worth checking the audience fit before choosing it.

Business — 60 attendees: €33.00 per month, billed monthly, for 60 attendees and 10 hours of continuous recording. This is the clearer fit for regular, modest-size events that need longer recording capacity. A yearly billing option is also described at €26.40, with automated webinars included.

Enterprise: custom pricing, for up to 5,000 attendees, 2160p recording, up to 1 TB of storage and premium support. Any plan can be tried for 24 hours without a subscription. Plans are offered as daily, monthly and annual subscriptions; no separate refund terms are given.

Platforms

Attendees can join in a browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iOS, so joining does not require a platform-specific app. Presenters need a downloadable app only to share their screen, and that app does not run on Linux. Linux-based presenters who depend on app-based screen sharing should look elsewhere or arrange to present from another supported system.

Who it's for

MyOwnConference suits individuals and teams running webinars in several formats, particularly those who value an enduring free tier, unrestricted live-event duration or a path to larger audiences. Starter can cover small sessions with short recordings; Business is more appropriate when 60 attendees and up to 10 hours of continuous recording are enough. Enterprise targets organizations needing a much larger audience, substantial storage or dedicated support.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free plan never expires and needs no card, making it possible to keep using the service without a trial deadline.
• Pros: Live events have no time limit on any plan, avoiding a fixed session cutoff.
• Pros: Browser access spans desktop and mobile platforms, including Linux.
• Cons: Starter's five-attendee cap and 20-minute recordings sharply limit its usefulness for established events.
• Cons: Linux presenters cannot use the downloadable app required for screen sharing.
• Cons: The one-time plan's audience description and 20-attendee plan limit do not align cleanly, so hosts should confirm capacity before relying on it.

Alternatives

For a webinar-specific alternative, LiveWebinar also has a free tier for up to five attendees, with 30-minute sessions and five cameras; its listed platforms include web, Linux and mobile systems. Choose it if those session and camera limits suit your free use.

Webex App offers a free plan for up to 100 attendees and 40-minute meetings. It may fit better when that meeting format and attendee allowance are a closer match than MyOwnConference's five-person Starter tier.

Livestorm gives free users 30 attendee credits per year, with a 30-minute event maximum. Consider it for occasional events that fit within that annual credit allowance.

Shindig has a free plan with up to 100 participants per event, a 40-minute maximum, four on-stage speakers and 1,000 user hours per month. It is worth comparing when those event and speaker limits fit your needs.

Vimeo offers a free plan with 1 GB of storage and a Starter plan at $12 a month with 2 TB of storage and bandwidth per month. Choose it instead if those storage and bandwidth terms are the relevant fit.

Zoho Webinar has a free plan for 20 attendees and 60-minute webinars, an alternative for smaller events that fit within those limits.

Zoom Scheduler is a scheduling alternative for readers seeking booking pages and calendar connections.

WebinarIgnition is another alternative to compare.

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Verdict

Choose MyOwnConference if you want live, automated and on-demand webinar formats, an enduring free tier, and no time limit on live events. Its strongest advantage is that the free option has no expiration, with paid plans extending attendee, recording and team capacity. Look elsewhere if a five-attendee free cap is too restrictive or if Linux is part of the presenting setup for screen sharing.