eLearning professionals are constantly collaborating and meeting with one another, and for many, GoToMeeting is their tool of choice. It is one of the most popular and you can easily host a number of people with no problem. Downside: there is a monthly fee. Luckily, there are many other (free!) conferencing tools and we’ve narrowed it down to these 10.
AnyMeeting
Host up to 200 participants with no time limits. Hold unlimited meetings, share screens, and send personal meeting invitations to attendees. Although the free version is ad-supported, you still have full functionality, including access to their free online quiz and survey tool.
Google+ Hangouts
Video chat with up to 10 participants and record conversations from any device, anytime, anywhere. Although you cannot screen share, it is one of the better video chat tools that is growing in popularity.
Join.me
Hold online meetings and gain access to your collaborator’s computer remotely. Easily invite up to 10 users and screen share with phone and Internet audio conferencing.
MeetingBurner
Host up to 10 people with no downloads required. It includes Skype integration, conference lines, screen sharing, and one-click recording and sharing. You also have access to analytics for your meetings so you can see how your guests interact with your content.
UberConference
Host unlimited conferences for up to 10 people with easy organizer setup and screen sharing. Meet on the go and without any downloads.
Twiddla
This web-based online meeting tool doesn’t require any plug-ins, downloads, or installs. Browse the web with collaborators, share images, and hold conference calls for free.
Voxeet
Download this online meeting program for free to conduct high-quality conference calls and webinars on any device. No dial-ins or PIN numbers are required, making it easy and quick for attendees to collaborate.
Hall
Easily chat with your team members, with unlimited users, groups, and integrations. Sync seamlessly across all devices including Mac, Windows, Web, Android, and iPhone.
Meetin.gs
Hold unlimited meetings with up to 6 participants, share materials and documents, and enjoy Skype integration. Easily integrate with your calendar, address book, and existing meeting communication tools.
Mikogo
Hold online meetings and virtual training events live with no downloads or installations. The free version limits 3 participants, so this is ideal for smaller teams. Mikogo works on mobile devices and offers recording, whiteboard, and file transfer features.
*For more conferencing tools and GoToMeeting alternatives, check out these 10 from eLearning Industry.
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