As Easy as 1,2,3
Start a SideSpeak within seconds
1. Enter your email.
2. Click ‘Host SideSpeak Session’.
3. Invite participants.
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SideSpeak is a leader in ease of use and features
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- Free Personal Edition - No ads.
- Truly easy to use for both host and guests.
- Fast to start meetings.
- No downloads or installs.
- One click to join or host a meeting.
- No login required for either host or guests.
- No time or duration limits.
- No bloatware. Very simple and intuitive.
- Runs concurrent with other video conference apps
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- Averages $180/year.
- Requires a download and install or plug-in.
- Takes longer to host a meeting.
- Requires an account, credit card, username and password to host.
- Free versions have maximum meeting times or other limitations.
- Can be cluttered and distracting.
- Does not incorporate private video chatting.
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Invite Others (From SideSpeak Host Screen)
1. Start at the SideSpeak host screen https://sidespeak.herokuapp.com/
2. Enter your email
The meeting invite will automatically be copied to your clipboard.
3. Paste the clipboard
4. Start your meeting.
Invite Others (Session Already Started)
Invite Others (Session Already Started)
Invite Others (Session Already Started)
1. Start your meeting
2. Select the menu located in the upper right corner
3. Select either 'Email Invite' to launch the meeting details within your email client or select 'Copy Invite Link' which will copy the invite URL into your clipboard to be pasted into your desired program.
Share Your Screen
Invite Others (Session Already Started)
Invite Others (Session Already Started)
1. Start your meeting
2. Select the icon on the bottom toolbar showing an arrow within a screen.
3. From the top tabs, select either the 'Entire Screen', 'Window' or 'Chrome Tab' which you would like to share.
4. Select the desired option and then click the 'Share' button.
To stop sharing, either click the 'Stop Sharing' option on the new floating toolbar or from the SideSpeak screen, click the same button showing an arrow within a screen.
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