GoToMeeting Review

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Aug 30, 2019

What is GoToMeeting?

GoToMeeting is a video conferencing and collaboration software for all business types and sizes. With GoToMeeting, companies can conduct meeting online with up to 100 employees. It also has features like a one-click instant meeting, audio conferencing, recording, drawing tools, and more. The company LogMeIn, Inc. created GoToMeeting. It was founded in 2003 with up to 5,000 employees. Its headquarters are located at Boston, Massachusetts.

GoToMeeting Average Rating -

The rating of GoToMeeting is 4.5 stars out of 5. The rating is based on ITQlick expert review.

GoToMeeting Typical Customers

GoToMeeting is perfect companies of all sizes. People who are looking for an alternative to teleconferencing or want to do HD video conferencing can try this software. Essar Group, Cirque du Soleil and Miami Children’s Hospital are some of the clients of GoToMeeting.

GoToMeeting Features

GoToMeeting comes with desktop or application sharing, one-click recording, keyboard and mouse control sharing, drawing tools, HD video conferencing, one-click meetings and audio including features. It’s easy to start ad-hoc meetings instantly or schedule meeting for the future using mobile dedicated apps or from PC or Mac devices. The software supports recording the entire meeting including audio from microphone and phone. Users can also experience true collaboration with HD video conferencing support.

Users can share their mouse and keyboard control with others to allow others edit files on screen. The drawing tool can allow users to draw and highlight things on screen and text chat with each other. If you are not interested to do a video conference, the software offers a stand-alone audio conferencing tool. You can also brand your meetings with your company logo. Other notable features are meeting scheduling and option to start meetings from Email, MS Office and instant-messaging tools.

GoToMeeting 5 Pros

• Affordable price
• Easy to learn and use
• The customer support of GoToMeeting offers phone and email support for users
• The web conferencing solution is compatible with Windows and Mac devices and offers mobile dedicated app
• Compatible with multiple and OS devices

GoToMeeting 2 Cons

• No one-click recording for Mac platform
• Number of users is limited per plan

GoToMeeting Alternatives

Livestorm serves the same client size and at the same cost range as GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting is more flexible than Livestorm because it supports the web, iPhone, and Android unlike Livestorm (web only). Livestorm offers more features than GoToMeeting like CRM integration, customizable reporting and branding, lead capture, and real time data analytics.

Both have excellent vendor reputation online but GoToMeeting is a simpler and straight forward solution than LiveStorm. Videxio is video conferencing and meeting software for small to large businesses like GoToMeeting. However, Videxio pricing is cheaper than GoToMeeting because it is free.

Videxio is also supported via the web, iPhone, and Android app like GoToMeeting. Videxio also has almost all features the same with GoToMeeting except automated scheduling, calendar management, and video streaming. Both have excellent customer reviews online but Videxio is a more practical choice than GoToMeeting if a company only needs basic video conferencing services.

GoToMeeting Pricing Information

GoToMeeting prcing is below the average cost of collaboration and video conferencing system. It has four plans which have all Starter plan’s (10 participants) features inclusion for $14 a month and billed annually. Starter functions include web audio, screen sharing for collaboration, unlimited meetings with no time limits, dial-in conference line so users can join calls via phone or web, business messaging, 11 webcams for HD Video, end to end AES encryption, cryptography, and HIPAA compliance, 247 customer care, and mobile apps version.

Pro (150 participants) is $29 a month with all Starter features plus Meeting Lock (access to call restriction), easy transcripts search and sharing, Personal Meeting Room, unlimited recording, drawing tools (make notes, draw, and share), keyboard and mouse sharing, and active directory.

Plus package is $39 (250 participants) with Starter and Pro functions with InRoom Link system to connect GoToMeeting to former video conferencing system. Lastly, Enterprise plan is for more than 3,000 participants with all prior plans features included plus volume discounts, customer success, manager on-boarding and training, and advanced webinar features. It has integrations with Microsoft Outlook.

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Is GoToMeeting the right software for me?

GoToMeeting is good for small, medium to large types of enterprises. Its clients include Miami Children’s Hospital, The THORNE Group, TSI Incorporated, and Pacific Oaks College.

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Specifications

Company:	Citrix Systems, Inc.
Address:	Citrix Systems Inc, West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Customers:	Small business, Medium business, Large business
Business Area:	Cross Business Areas
Platforms:	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Operating Systems:	Mac OS, Windows, Linux

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