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GoToMeeting vs WebEx | Which is Better? (8.17.2011)

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GoToMeeting Wins! | Learn Why

We compared GoToMeeting vs WebEx and we've found that GoToMeeting is hassle free and much easier to use than WebEx. According to PCmag GoToMeeting it is "by far the most polished of all the applications we evaluated." We tend to agree after our tests.

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Pros:

  • Has a simple registration process

  • Is offered at a very reasonable price

  • Records meetings to enable you to review them later

  • Offers the best customer experience according to Wainhouse Research Worldwide User Survey

Cons:

  • Does not work on Linux

  • Cannot be accessed from Smartphone

WebEx - Coming in Second

Cisco WebEx conferencing tool is an overall effective web conferencing solution but lacks in a few areas. On the plus side it can be used through your WiFi supported Smartphone browser.

Pros:

  • Works on many platforms such as Mac, Windows, Linux, Solaris and UNIX

  • Uses 3G-enabled Smartphone browsers for web conferencing although the meeting is started on a computer

  • Allows participation of 25 people at a time

  • Enables sharing of documentation, presentations, drawings and applications

  • Enables live interaction in real-time that gets more work done in a short time

Cons:

  • Not that user friendly when compared to GoToMeeting
  • Meeting console takes a longer time to load thus reducing the cost efficiency
  • Pretty Pricey

And The Winner is - GoToMeeting

Although features and pricing of both GoToMeeting and WebEx are almost similar, GoToMeeting certainly leads the way because of its ease-of-use and simple installation procedures. In fact there are very few users who have reported the need for some troubleshooting while setting up and using GoToMeeting. The same can't be said for WebEx.

The meeting console of GoToMeeting launches much faster and is safer as well as more reliable than WebEx, which is an added advantage. Non-technical users tend to prefer GoToMeeting to the other meeting solutions. But we suggest you see for yourself before buying.

Take a Test Drive:

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Comments

Hmmmmm 23 months ago

We use both - Goto is fast, but WebEx seems more secure.

WebEx is better for the big meetings because you can brand your invites and registration - Goto is cheaper, but you cant do anything custom with it.

johny 19 months ago

nice

mansi@leewayhertz.com 16 months ago

I also think GoToMeeting is a better choice.

jay 15 months ago

gotomeeting does work on Linux!

Durgesh 11 months ago

We are

Mic 3 months ago

Webex is by far better than gotomeeting.

We tried them both. Webex is better in:

-Security

-User friendliness

-cross platform compatibility

And GoToMeeting is not cheaper. Ask for a quot and you will be surprised. If not webex then Adobe connect. GoToMeeting is out of the course.

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