Video Conferencing Tool Comparison
So many options. Feeling confused? Here's some information to help you decide which remote conferencing tool is best for you.
There are countless options available that will work just fine for quick, smaller-group meetings. If you need to schedule longer meetings (>40min), and are looking for more integration or features, you may need to move to a paid option. Here are a few of our favorites for you to try. With any of them, you should be set up and ready to schedule a meeting within minutes.
ZOOM
Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool with a local, desktop client and a mobile app that allows users to meet online, with or without video. Zoom users can choose to record sessions, collaborate on projects and share or annotate on one another's screens, all with one easy-to-use platform.
Pros: Conduct live video chat, meeting analytics, easily screen share during a call, use the recording feature to save and document your sessions, hold brainstorming sessions with Zoom's on-screen whiteboard feature.
Cons: some voice lags occur, mobile app is not as good as the website platform, user experience in scheduling, recording editing, security measures are not dependable with free versions.
Skype
Skype is an IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between subscribers and low-cost calling to people who don't use the service. In addition to standard telephone calls, Skype enables file transfers, texting, video chat and videoconferencing.
Pros: screen sharing options available, incredibly easy to install, reliable service that offers 24/7 contacts, paid subscriptions additional features.
Cons: is not free, requires a stable internet connection, light on features, lacking in business tools, security measures are not dependable with free versions.
GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting is a web-hosted service created and marketed by LogMeIn. It is an online meeting, desktop sharing and video conferencing software package that enables the user to meet with other computer users, customers, clients or colleagues via the internet in real time.
Pros: ease of use, affordability and user flexibility.
Cons:
takes up bandwidth, requires a stable internet connection, the quality of the equipment matters, there is a cost to access the premium features you may require, security measures are not dependable with free versions.
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