Zoom vs. GoToMeeting Comparison

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a video-based all-in-one platform for communication and collaboration. From meetings, chats, cloud telephony and the new Zoom Contact Center to conference room systems, webinars and online events - Zoom meets all communication requirements. Users have an advanced way to stay connected and achieve more together. Thanks to its easy-to-use interface and high scalability, Zoom is equally suitable for small and medium-sized companies as well as corporations. Zoom Video Communications was founded in 2011, is listed on the stock exchange (NASDAQ:ZM) and has its headquarters in San Jose, California.

What is GoToMeeting?

GoToMeeting is an online meeting, desktop sharing, and video conferencing software from the US company LogMeIn, founded in 2004. With GoToMeeting, it is possible to conduct phone, video, and mobile conferences; users can share their screen as well as record and transcribe meetings. The technological connection to conference rooms is also possible. GoToMeeting positions itself as a simple and fast solution that is supposed to work without any problems no matter the device or operating system. Meeting organizers need to subscribe to use the software, with the price dependent on the maximum number of potential participants.

How do I install GoToMeeting?

Just download the software from the GoToMeeting website for Windows, macOS, or Linux and install it with a few clicks on your device. GoToMeeting also offers apps in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

How many participants are possible with GoToMeeting?

With GoToMeeting Plus, up to 250 people can participate in a video conference at the same time. However, only 25 of them can activate their webcam transmission for the meeting at the same time.

How can I see all GoToMeeting participants?

To see all participants, you need to switch to the participant view. For this, you click on the screen sharing icon and tap on "Participant view" to show or hide the window. The window can also be closed at any time by tapping.