We have added AnyMeeting Pro into our overall ranking. Compared to AnyMeeting’s free version, Pro offers only slightly more advanced functionality. Meeting recording & hosting and in-meeting file sharing are only available in the pro version. Overall both of AnyMeeting’s web conferencing solutions compete with our higher ranked tools. Continue reading
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What’s new with Fuze, omNovia, and Brother online meeting software?
We recently updated our reviews for Fuze Meeting, omNovia Web Conference, and Brother OmniJoin; finding improvements within all three. Continue reading
WebRTC at a Glance
Glance recently introduced a new version that allows for up to 100 participants to connect instantly, without download. Flash and Java are no longer a requirement to join a meeting with Glance. This is Glance’s first introduction of WebRTC, as it is a standard for browser-based “no install” online meetings.
This offers convenience for people interested in solely viewing their host’s screen and is useful in small webinar scenarios. Continue reading
Going pro with join.me
We have added join.me pro into our overall ranking. Compared to join.me free, pro offers more advanced functionality that allows it to compete with our higher ranked tools. Continue reading
Spreed Web Meeting integrates with Zarafa WebAccess
The Zarafa Spreed Web Meeting integration allows for a new mode of collaboration. This software now enables you to connect regardless of your email client, ultimately increasing productivity. Continue reading
SMART Bridgit 4.6 introduces new video features
We recently noticed that the new version 4.6 of SMART Bridgit brings an improvement in participants’ collaboration experience - enhanced video capabilities allowing for nine webcams per meeting, nine open microphones per meeting, and a higher video resolution. Continue reading
Microsoft Lync Online jumps up three spots in our ranking
We recently tested Microsoft Lync Online and have found some new improvements that moved them up three spots in our ranking to number 26. Continue reading
Does your online meeting tool speak your language?
Let’s face it: if you are using an online meeting solution chances are you are not using it to conduct a meeting with your neighbor, but rather someone located somewhere far away on this planet. Business is international and we have all managed to agree on a language to communicate with. But still we enjoy it when a business partner or colleague tries himself or herself in our native language even if they hardly get the sentence out. So the question is: if we appreciate the effort of others to address us in our language, why don’t online meeting tools let us address invitees in their own languages? Continue reading
Native vs. cross-platform distinction and Android vs. iOS
The market for web conferencing solutions is constantly evolving and to make sure our rankings are accurate we have updated our evaluation criteria in two major areas: native vs. cross-platform solutions and smartphone and tablet support. Continue reading
Our test portal now offers made-to-measure test dossiers
Last weekend, the biggest update in the six-year history of webconferencing-test.com went live. Almost all aspects of our portal have been reworked to enhance the value and the usability of the site:
- Compare Tools Pro now allows visitors to compile a tailored dossier of data from our 30-plus tool tests, offering detailed information on over 80 functions and criteria for all solutions. The service (which is subject to a charge) supports organizations in simplifying and accelerating the expensive and time-consuming process of evaluating web conferencing platforms.