Roominest
About Roominest
Roominest is a professional online class platform built on Big Blue Button infrastructure, designed to make virtual learning and meetings accessible without technical complexity. The platform offers monthly subscription packages with customizable user limits and class capacity based on the selected plan. Visit the live website at https://roominest.com/
Project Overview
Roominest provides a comprehensive solution for online classes, virtual meetings, and webinars, powered by Big Blue Button technology. The platform eliminates the need for technical expertise in setting up or managing Big Blue Button servers, offering a user-friendly web-based panel that makes virtual education and collaboration accessible to everyone.
Technology Stack
- Backend: Laravel (PHP) - A robust, scalable server-side framework providing secure user management, subscription handling, and Big Blue Button integration
- Video Conferencing: Big Blue Button - Open-source web conferencing system integrated seamlessly into the platform
- Architecture: Full-stack application with web-based management panel, eliminating the need for technical server configuration
Key Features
- Big Blue Button Integration: Seamless integration with Big Blue Button, providing professional video conferencing capabilities without requiring users to install or configure servers
- Monthly Subscription Model: Flexible monthly subscription packages with different user limits and class capacity options
- Package-Based Limits: Each subscription package includes specific limits for maximum users per class, total users, and class capacity based on the purchased plan
- Web-Based Management Panel: Intuitive web panel for managing classes, users, and settings without any technical knowledge required
- Online Classes: Full-featured online classroom environment with interactive whiteboard, screen sharing, chat, and video capabilities
- Virtual Meetings: Professional meeting rooms for team collaboration, business discussions, and group decision-making
- Webinar Hosting: Support for large-scale webinars with hundreds of participants
- Learning Management System (LMS): Comprehensive LMS features including user management, course organization, content management, and detailed reporting
- Custom Domain Support: Ability to use custom domains (e.g., myacademy.roominest.com) for branding and personalization
- Free LMS Tier: Free LMS access for small institutions, schools, and independent teachers
- No Technical Setup Required: Complete elimination of technical barriers - no need to install, configure, or manage Big Blue Button servers
- User Role Management: Support for different user roles including administrators, teachers, and students
- Responsive Design: Fully responsive interface accessible from desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Subscription Packages
The platform operates on a monthly subscription model where users can choose packages based on their needs. Each package includes:
- Maximum number of users allowed
- Class capacity limits (maximum participants per class)
- Number of concurrent classes
- Storage and bandwidth allocations
- Access to advanced features based on package tier
Big Blue Button Features
Through the integrated Big Blue Button system, users have access to:
- High-quality video and audio conferencing
- Interactive whiteboard for real-time collaboration
- Screen sharing capabilities
- Chat functionality for text communication
- File sharing and presentation tools
- Recording capabilities for later review
- Breakout rooms for group activities
Target Audience
- Educational institutions (universities, schools, training centers)
- Independent teachers and educators
- Corporate training departments
- Businesses requiring virtual meeting solutions
- Organizations hosting webinars and online events
Upcoming LMS Features
The platform is continuously evolving with planned features including:
- Automatic attendance tracking
- Online exam system
- Assignment management and submission
- Grade book and report card generation
- Certificate issuance
- Tuition fee management
- Discount code system
- Offline educational product store
- Targeted advertising to users
Project Highlights
Roominest represents an innovative approach to making professional video conferencing and online education accessible. By integrating Big Blue Button into a user-friendly web platform with subscription-based access, the project eliminates technical barriers that typically prevent organizations from adopting virtual learning solutions. The platform's focus on ease of use, combined with flexible subscription packages and comprehensive LMS features, makes it an ideal solution for educational institutions and businesses seeking professional online collaboration tools without the complexity of server management.