GoToMeeting vs Lync Online [EOL] comparison

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We performed a comparison between GoToMeeting and Lync Online [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "It is a little expensive although now, with the competition from Zoom and other products, they have lowered their prices and it is better."
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    Top Answer:Reduced the need for physically commuting between offices.
    Top Answer:This is not an expensive solution, we pay around $5,000AUD maximum per year. There are other fees for data carriage, PABX fees, and the like but they would apply to any similar product.
    Top Answer:We're phasing out the use of GoToMeeting because of some of its deficiencies. It lacks ease of connectivity, calendar integrations, and third-party app integrations. The user interface is quite poor… more »
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    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
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    Overview

    GoToMeeting web conferencing software makes it simple and cost-effective to collaborate online with colleagues and customers. Best of all, meeting participants can share their webcams in high definition, so you can enjoy more personal interactions _ without needing a complicated setup.

    Lync Online is a communications application that delivers multiple channels for receiving,sending, and sharing data from one individual or group to another. Instant messaging, web conferencing, and screen sharing are a few of the communication methods used within this service. Based on a cloud commuting system, Lync Online can connect members of a team with one another in a reliable and engaging way. It is part of the umbrella system called Office 365, which also houses SharePoint online, Exchange email, and Microsoft Office Online products.

    Some of the important features of the Lync Online service include:

      - IM service with multiple connection capabilities. -This allows the connection to be clearer, faster, and more readily available when the customer wants to communicate.

      - Video conference calling for one-on-one communications or larger, group meetings.- Audio conferencing is also available for customers who need this simpler function. Web conferencing is another possibility for group members who enjoy annotation, note taking, and other convenient in-meeting tools.

      - Peer to peer file transfers.- This makes for a more efficient sharing system as no email uploading or downloading is required.

    Sample Customers
    AAPT, ACD Groupe, Addison Fire, Avigilon Corporation, Basic Industries Ltd., Bitdefender, Branson School Online, Budd Van Lines, Business Fitness, Business Wire
    Adventist Health System,Cargill, and Sungard.
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Construction Company7%
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    University22%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Educational Organization12%
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    Small Business74%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    GoToMeeting is ranked 8th in Virtual Meetings with 24 reviews while Lync Online [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Virtual Meetings. GoToMeeting is rated 7.8, while Lync Online [EOL] is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of GoToMeeting writes "It features low latency, which is crucial because everybody is using VPN to connect to their PCs at work". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Lync Online [EOL] writes "Pro: Comes with most office online plans ". GoToMeeting is most compared with Skype for Business, TeamViewer, Adobe Connect, Zoom and BlueJeans Meetings, whereas Lync Online [EOL] is most compared with .

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