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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Aventri

    Score5.5 out of 10
    N/AAventri (formerly etouches) offers end-to-end event management and venue sourcing solutions. The open source platform aims to help streamline the event process, providing real-time data and analytics on event performance, customer engagement, and therefore increasing measurable event ROI. The company was founded in 2008 as etouches and reintroduced in 2018 as Aventri. The product has assisted over 25,000 event professionals in planning, executing, and measuring their events.…N/A

    BrightTALK

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/ABrightTALK Central is a B2B marketing platform to create content, engage an audience, and reach new prospects to deliver revenue growth. BrightTALK is a subsidiary of TechTarget.N/A

    GoTo Webinar

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AGoToWebinar is GoTo’s webinar and online conferencing solution, and offers features like audience polling and Q&A, flexible scheduling experiences, and webinar templates. It offers CRM integrations and reporting & analytics tools to help engage clients’ audiences.

    $49

    per month per organizer

    Pricing
    AventriBrightTALKGoTo Webinar
    Editions & Modules
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    Lite
    $49/month
    per month per organizer
    Standard
    $99/month
    per month per organizer
    Pro
    $199/month
    per month per organizer
    Enterprise
    $399/month
    per month per organizer
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AventriBrightTALKGoTo Webinar
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AventriBrightTALKGoTo Webinar
    Considered Multiple Products
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answer on this topic
    BrightTALK
    No answer on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    94%
    Would buy again
    112 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    101 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    115 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    68 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    78 Answers
    Features
    AventriBrightTALKGoTo Webinar
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    GoTo Webinar
    7.2
    153 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.52 Ratings7.2145 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings7.1141 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    GoTo Webinar
    7.6
    170 Ratings
    7% below category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.52 Ratings8.2170 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings8.01 Ratings7.6120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    GoTo Webinar
    7.2
    170 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings7.7147 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.52 Ratings8.4165 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings10.02 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings8.6161 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    12% below category average
    GoTo Webinar
    8.2
    215 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.01 Ratings7.9193 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings8.02 Ratings8.6211 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
    Feature
    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    GoTo Webinar
    8.0
    166 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings7.52 Ratings7.8163 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.01 Ratings8.0143 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Aventri and BrightTALK and GoTo Webinar
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    Aventri
    -
    Ratings
    BrightTALK
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    GoTo Webinar
    8.1
    133 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Branding options00 Ratings8.01 Ratings8.1129 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
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    Score8.9 out of 10
    BlueJeans Events (discontinued)
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    User Ratings
    AventriBrightTALKGoTo Webinar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    7.6
    (226 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    -
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    9.2
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (222 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    -
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
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    -
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    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    3.1
    (2 ratings)
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
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    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    -
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    5.8
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
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    7.8
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    Vendor post-sale
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    7.9
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    Vendor pre-sale
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    7.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    eTouches seems to be well positioned to serve those needing event registration for small groups up to large conventions. Events with multiple sessions are very well organized and allows the planners to monitor registration and attendance with ease. One issue we have run into is the ability to give a discount to a specific registrant who signs up a group of individuals. We continue to work for a solution to this.
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    BrightTalk is well suited for those who cannot always attend live webinars, and can browse through many uploaded webinars. It integrates well with other organizations and provides an ease for what your organization might want to promote. I believe BrightTalk would be best suited for companies with a large employee base.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It is great for big events like training or product demos. It's good for marketing webinars with features like polls and Q&A. It's not ideal for small, casual meetings. It can be too expensive for some businesses. For smaller events, other tools might be better.
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    Pros
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Manages class size limits very well.
    • Provides information for hotel booking and transfers so that all this information is in one record.
    • Unlimited number of pages for the website is invaluable - we looked at other programs with only 4 pages for the website and that just isn't enough for our clients.
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    • Training
    • Product explanation.
    • Suggestive referrals.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • We launched a product for a mass and more than 500 people attended the webinar and it was seamless.
    • Recording capability for the later usage
    • Setup is very simple for both admins and end users
    • Polls are helpful in assessing the engagement of the customers
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Registration on the backend was confusing
    • Sometimes the code would break and take a while to fix (adding images, extra text)
    • Not intuitive for users
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    • Our sphere is healthcare and I would appreciate even more customization to this sector.
    • Sometimes a shorter webinar would be preferred, an hour is a long time in today's demanding marketplace.
    • More of the local live events, love these.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Can't schedule recurring webinars twice per week or every other week--must manually add or delete instances.
    • Can't schedule recurring webinars more than 'x' number of instances (less than a year's worth).
    • If you want a recurring webinar to continue past the last instance (in order to keep the same link), your only option is to manually add future instances before the last one occurs. If the last instance occurs, the webinar (and corresponding link) are archived with no recourse and you must recreate it from scratch and update every bit of external collateral with a new link. So I have to have reminders on my calendar every 6 months to go in and add additional dates for all my recurring webinars in order to keep my links active.
    • Canceling/changing seats is a huge pain.
    • The default 'join' screen is app-based rather than web based, so registrants often have to download GTW. I have a lot of clients whose computers are locked down from unapproved apps and have missed the webinar because the ability to join on the web is very unintuitive.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Our largest issue with GoTo have been the limitations on recording and using recordings to host a webinar, and the biggest of those is the ability to record. We have had most of our webinars recorded successfully, but when it failed to save, it failed in a big way. Their customer service team was there to help, but they were unable to truly fix the problem. There are, of course, other providers, but as we are still seeing where hosted webinars fit in our marketing strategy, cost is an important factor. Since our company already uses GoToMeeting, it makes more sense for us to stay with the entire suite of products, especially while we are testing the strategy as a whole.
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    Usability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
    BrightTalk has an excellent usability and is intuitive with its design. The registration of events is secure, and the connectivity to webinars is seamless
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    This is very easy to set up, configure, onboard, and use. The features can be explored without much ado. In-webinar and post-webinar features are also used seamlessly. Any new person can self-train in minutes and be hands-on. I love the overall usability of this tool.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar a 9 out of 10 for availability because it generally performs reliably, with minimal application errors or unplanned outages. The platform’s high uptime ensures that it’s usually accessible when needed, supporting a seamless experience for scheduling and conducting webinars. While occasional minor issues may arise, they are infrequent and typically well-managed, contributing to a strong overall rating for availability.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar an 8 out of 10 for performance due to its generally robust capabilities. Pages load quickly, and reports are generated efficiently, even for complex data sets. The platform’s integration with other systems typically doesn’t introduce significant latency or performance issues. However, during peak usage times or when handling very large data volumes, there can be occasional slowdowns. Despite these instances, GoTo Webinar consistently provides strong performance and reliability in its core functions.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    I had a few issues while onsite (over the weekend). The support information given to me was incorrect and I had a hard time tracking down how to get assistance while onsite (on a weekend). When you are onsite, issues are usually heightened and need an immediate response, and I didn't get that.
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    We have not had to contact support.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I was always able to get someone on the phone when I needed to. They were very thorough and ensuring my questions were answered. And if I was asking for a solution or request that they didn't offer, they told me so I could at least stop trying to search for it.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I didn't participate in the implementation nor did my company. As far as I know we have an IT office running alla these projects and we just use the final products for our educational purposes. I also didn't notice implementation at any level while using the desktop interface, but would immediately recognize it, if so.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    We loved CVENT and DoubleDutch, but it was much easier to have all the modules we needed in one platform, which happened to be Aventri.
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    GoToMeeting is less expensive but does not provide access to a database of users or a good platform to showcase recorded webinars in a channel. BrightTalk is created more as a marketing and content hub so is better for marketing activities.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    GoToWebinar has a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls. When comparing it with other platforms, assess how easily you can navigate through features, set up events, and engage with participants. Connection stability, audio and video quality seem pretty much ok. Interactive polls, Q&A sessions, recording options are also working fine and provide to the user experience
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    No answers on this topic
    BrightTALK
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I rated GoTo Webinar an 8 out of 10 for scalability because it effectively supports deployment across multiple departments and sites with its flexible features. It allows for easy management of large-scale webinars and integration with various systems, accommodating a growing number of users and sessions. However, some users might find limitations in advanced customization or specific integration needs as their requirements become more complex. Overall, its robust capabilities and adaptability make it a strong choice for scalable webinar solutions.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Aventri (formerly etouches)
    • Much more thorough reporting than previous provider.
    • The ability for long term goal creation based on the objectives evaluated post conference.
    Incentivized
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    BrightTALK
    • For identifying qualified leads and bringing people through the buyer's journey, BrightTALK has proved to have strong ROI.
    • Existing and potential customers, as well as partners, stay engaged with our content on BrightTALK. This is a big positive for us.
    • This allows us to easily connect with our audience and the platform is low maintenance for us.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • GoTo Webinar has been an excellent way to stay relevant and to get current topics/information to our target audience.
    • We usually get 100-200 attendees per session in a niche market, many are international attendees
    • The ability to get specific data from the audience via custom registration questions allows us to really focus on what they want to see.
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    ScreenShots

    GoTo Webinar Screenshots

    Screenshot of Setup flow for a new webinar in GoTo Webinar.Screenshot of Organizer's Control Panel and in-session experience