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ClickMeeting vs GoToMeeting

ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Software

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
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GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers HD video, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickMeeting and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeClickMeetingGoToMeeting
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20101989

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Virtual rooms
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Salesforce
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Only in GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Windows support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot GoToMeeting
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot ClickMeeting
  • Client callsnot ClickMeeting
  • Training sessionsnot ClickMeeting
  • Remote collaborationnot ClickMeeting

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want virtual rooms.

Choose GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chat.

Questions people ask

Is ClickMeeting or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or GoToMeeting?
ClickMeeting starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free.
Does ClickMeeting or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ClickMeeting best used for?
ClickMeeting is most often used for running live webinars and online training sessions, publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders. Of those, running live webinars and online training sessions and publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders are not what GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can ClickMeeting do that GoToMeeting cannot?
ClickMeeting covers HD video, Virtual rooms, Attendee management, Zapier. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Google Calendar, Windows support.

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