GoToMeeting Review
LogMeIn's GoToMeeting is a lean web conferencing software that allows for intuitive usage. The solution is integrated into Google Calendar, Outlook, and the other Microsoft Office products. This integration enables the meeting host to easily set up ad-hoc web meetings from a document and also to invite attendees in advance to a scheduled online meeting.
During a meeting the host can decide wether he wants to show the other participants his entire screen or rather only selected applications. Additionally, he can switch control of mouse and keyboard to any other participant.
GoToMeeting's major advantage is the mix of functionalities it offers, e.g. allowing for joint editing of documents, without cluttering the tool with too many seldom used features.
Since version 5 of GoToMeeting supports video conferencing: Participants can have their webcams displayed and communicate via video. Citrix integrated this functionality very smoothly: every participant can arrange the webcams to his liking and have the current speaker highlighted in the video call. Up to 6 people can participate in a HD video conference.
Bottom line: Citrix GoToMeeting is a top software for instant or scheduled web conferences with a focus on online collaboration.
Platform Support
Runs on Windows 7 or later and on Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later
Pricing
GoToMeeting Starter (up to 5 participants) - $24 per organizer per month paid annually
GoToMeeting Pro (up to 25 participants) - $39 per organizer per month paid annually. *Includes record session feature
GoToMeeting Plus (up to 100 participants) - $49 per organizer per month paid annually. *Includes record session feature
License options
Single user license for unlimited meetings with up to 100 participants
Voice over IP and phone costs
Integrated VoIP and phone-based conference call service (with local phone numbers - without additional costs); reliable conference bridge: mix of VoiP- and phone-connected participants can attend an online meeting.
Criterium | Rating | |||||
Functionality | ![]() | well-balanced mix of features | ||||
Usability | ![]() | Intuitive user interface | ||||
Meeting Setup | ![]() | Planning integrated with Outlook is simple and intuitive; one-click meetings initiated from local desktop | ||||
Software Installation | ![]() | Quick and easy to install | ||||
Cost Transparency | ![]() | Pricing and license options are publicly available; cost structure is transparent and easy to understand | ||||
Security | ![]() | 128-bit AES encryption | ||||
Platform Support | ![]() | Runs on Windows and Mac OS X, Mobile device support: iOS, Android, Windows RT | ||||
Overall Score | ![]() | 9.70 / 10 | ||||
External resources
- Posts about GoToMeeting in the webconferencing-test.com blog
- GoToMeeting Vendor Site
- GoToMeeting Free Trial
Review updated: Jan 2017
Price information updated: Jan 2017