GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting has a strong feature set that makes collaborating with people in different locations simple and enjoyable. It has a business messenger which lets you communicate with contractors and colleagues in real time. The smart meeting assistant transcribes recorded meetings which you can then search by keyword or share.

GoToMeeting supports desktop meetings via the app or a browser. Additionally, the mobile app gives you most of the functionality of the desktop version while on the go. A neat feature is the call back function that lets participants join meetings when they receive a call. It also comes with a few unique features worth a mention.

Drawing tools

GoToMeeting includes multiple tools that help you put attention on the most important information on the screen. Choose a pen to underline information or sketch out ideas for clarity. Use a highlighter to draw attention to specific content on screen. Take advantage of a laser pointer focus your attendees on certain elements that are important. You can also make annotations or give access to colleagues to do the same.

Cloud recording

It’s one thing to discuss an initiative or a challenge in real time via an online meeting. It’s another thing entirely to recall exactly what was said and how you arrived at a consensus. That’s no longer a problem with GoToMeeting cloud recording.

Keep a record of the meeting on file so you can reference it to get the exact details of an interaction and save precious time when there’s a dispute or confusion about what was agreed upon. It’s also useful for people who didn’t attend. They don’t even have to watch or listen to the meeting. The automatic transcription feature lets you send them a text record which they can search by keywords to get the main points.

One-click meeting integrations

Deep integrations with Google and Microsoft Calendar help you get your time back. Instead of setting up a meeting in the meeting software and the calendar separately, you can do it at the push of a button. When it comes time to have the meeting, access your always on personal meeting room with a single click.

GoToMeeting, when compared to other solutions, is easy to use and many of the online reviews mention how simple it is to get up and running. It was built so even nontechnical users could take advantage of the most advanced features. The user interface is simple and streamlined. Spend a few hours with the software and you’ll understand how it works and have the confidence to host your own meetings.

It’s set up online and doesn’t require any extra hardware. Your current computer and smartphone, as long as they meet the system requirements, will work with it.