Okay SME networkers, I need your assistance. I am looking for an alternative to WebEx for our (usually) twice monthly member-only sessions. I have looked at GoToWebinar, ReadyTalk, ON24, Meeting Burner, Livestream, Zipcast, Adobe Connect 9, anymeeting, iLinc and megameeting already.

Some specs:*Average is 35 attendees*Generally sharing PowerPoints with an occasional video*Needs to be able to record the session audio and slides

The caveat is that we hold an open session once per quarter that attracts over 100 attendees so the platform should be scalable.

Thoughts?

@kc_kreative Sit down and write out ALL your requirements.  You mentioned a few.  List them in a spreadsheet.  Then across the top list the web software.  You should be able to down load a trial of any of them, if not call the company.
Then you go through each requirement for one of the software providers marking a grade in each requirement…

• 0 – doesn’t meet requirement
• 3 – meets requirements but hard to use
• 5 – meets requirements and is easy to use.

To be clear, I haven’t “used” webinar systems but I have attended many and get a lot of my training and certifications through various systems the trainers use.

One particular trainer was trying everything and although cost was a factor, functionality and reliability were key.  I told him Go To Webinar was the cadillac of systems because whenever I attended and that software was used, I was never dropped, 1% problems with audio or video, it provided a system that once I signed up there were reminders and the ability to upload the webinar details to my Outlook.

He tried the trial version and never looked back.  Still uses it today after 2 years with GoToWebinar.

For small meetings for individual clients and small team group members, I use Join Me free version but I am not sure of the capabilities for the bigger corporate meetings.

@kc_kreative you could also compare Brighttalk in your chart, it’s very reliable and widely spread – it would be interesting to learn what you pick in the end

@mikedigaetano

Thanks for the information. I will definitely look at WowWe.

@kc_kreative I agree with Mike, this system is the best as far as cost and it handles most that others don’t at a price point you can’t beat ever. I or he can give you a demo if you would like to see.. Just let me know or him. Which ever you prefer since he answered the forum first.

@joanmuschampfagnani @mikedigaetano @jackburgin @daniela-previtali @dcoville001 @trudyd1474

@kc_kreative

I use GoToWebinar. It has recording features, but from what I’ve heard they don’t come close to matching what you can do with ScreenFlow (mac) or Camtasia (PC), so don’t let that be a deciding factor for you.

@kc_kreative I will look forward to hearing your results, and more importantly the experience of anything you choose.

Yes, most of the people I know use GoToWebinar because of its reliability. I tried a smaller provider but it was unreliable. I should check out some of the options like WowWe or Stealth though.