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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Hangouts (Classic)

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AThe classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Hangouts Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Hangouts Meet.N/A

    WizIQ LMS

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AWizIQ LMS is designed to meet both teaching and training needs and to give users more control over the learning process. Users can build their learning environment within minutes, add and manage multiple teacher accounts, create online courses, and schedule live classes. This solution provides a space that can be built and customized to the user’s liking.N/A
    Pricing
    Google Hangouts (Classic)WizIQ LMS
    Editions & Modules
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    Google Hangouts (Classic)WizIQ LMS
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    Chose WizIQ LMS

    I used other similar software but prefer WizIQ Online Academy Builder because it’s really easy to use, especially for a live class. I recommend this software to beginner users (teachers or professionals). They will not feel frustrated when using WizIQ Online Academy Builder.

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    Would buy again
    83%
    Would buy again
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    50%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    50%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    50%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    50%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Google Hangouts (Classic)WizIQ LMS
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Google Hangouts (Classic) and WizIQ LMS
    Feature
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    6.3
    57 Ratings
    23% below category average
    WizIQ LMS
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    Hosted PBX6.915 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)7.725 Ratings00 Ratings
    User templates5.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports9.034 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names3.045 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Google Hangouts (Classic) and WizIQ LMS
    Feature
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.0
    66 Ratings
    3% below category average
    WizIQ LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording7.937 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park7.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening9.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts8.058 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Google Hangouts (Classic) and WizIQ LMS
    Feature
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.6
    84 Ratings
    8% above category average
    WizIQ LMS
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    Video conferencing9.079 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio conferencing9.079 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing7.148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging9.052 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Google Hangouts (Classic) and WizIQ LMS
    Feature
    Google Hangouts (Classic)
    8.0
    85 Ratings
    2% above category average
    WizIQ LMS
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    Mobile app for iOS8.173 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.071 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Google Hangouts (Classic) and WizIQ LMS
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    Google Hangouts (Classic)
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    WizIQ LMS
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings5.86 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings6.16 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings3.56 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Mobile friendly00 Ratings5.57 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings5.57 Ratings
    Assignments00 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Compliance management00 Ratings5.57 Ratings
    Learning administration00 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings5.56 Ratings
    Gamification00 Ratings3.53 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning00 Ratings5.53 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Google Hangouts (Classic)WizIQ LMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (91 ratings)
    5.4
    (19 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.1
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    1.1
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (36 ratings)
    9.2
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.1
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google Hangouts (Classic)WizIQ LMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    Had I completed this review a couple years ago, I would have given a rating of 9 or 10 as Hangouts (Classic) is an excellent product. However, now that Google Chat has succeeded Hangouts, I would not recommend that any new users begin using it where other more modern options are available. Android users who want an internet based instant messaging that also supports calling and video calling could benefit from using Hangouts (Classic) as Google Chat requires the user to also have Google Meet installed to make video calls and there is no voice only calling option.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    They have to try out within their own use case scenarios with a sample learner, and test the features of their course and delivery needs. As there is not a content structuring tool, the course author has to have expertise in content and instruction design to create their own materials. The rest is easy to test and check. Test it on all browsers and test the functionality under various internet service speeds.
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    Pros
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    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is embedded within Gmail's scheduler, so setting up the link is as quick as a click of the button. It's a one-step process.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is user-friendly and [has] features to share screens easily.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) is much easier to use than its competitors.
    • Google Hangouts (Classic) have [a] good connection time and there are few glitches.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    • WizIQ virtual classroom offers an Interactive whiteboard, Screen Sharing, youtube video play, media content upload option.
    • Class Recording in MP4
    • It provides you with a wonderful experience of a Virtual classroom with better Audio and Video streaming.
    • The platform offers courses feature where users can create a paid course, enroll the student in a course and earn.
    • Search functionality to find courses/classes from the list
    • 24*7 after sales customer service
    • Supported languages for the virtual classroom: English, Arabic, Spanish, Czech, French, Greek, German, Turkish, Hindi
    • It provides a Virtual Classroom integration option with Moodle, WordPress, Joomla, Java, PHP, .NET websites.
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    Cons
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    • I would like to see improved video support, so that saved videos can be sent back and forth via Hangouts more easily, without having to start a separate meet chat
    • More pronounced notifications of messages would be helpful; pop up notifications are good, but once there is one, additional messages do not pop up
    • Custom muting times would be great, so that if I am in a 90 minute Zoom meeting, I can set it for that time; right now, it is 1 hour or 2 hours. Easy to forget.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    • Although all are good but WizIQ needs to improve in these fields...It goes offline once in a while which is a headache as it needs to be constantly managed and needs to be kept under observation all the time.
    • It is better for less userbase management as its browser platform is not stable for a larger number of participants.
    • We need to manage each online department separately.
    • Audio sound needs to be more clear.
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    I need to overcome some of the important limitations which have been pending for more than 6 months indicating inability of the vendor or lack of clarity among the development team about what we want and how it can be done easily on their platform and MySQL at virtually no cost without ending up in a feature modification custom development and cost. Teaching and learning with respect to an Indian scenario is different and needs to be adapted to the local needs and realities.
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    Usability
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    The tool is almost self-implemented. It is likely to be available in every pc or mobile device a user or potential user might have, and all you need to do is adding the company's account and you are done. Once you are setted up, you have almost all actual communication methods available in one tool
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    I have understood and used most of it by now after 6-7 months of exploration and use. Though there are small glitches that could be easily resolved by WizIQ, I feel comfortable to handle the product by now. However, clients find it a challenge to explore and do not wish to spend time to learn
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    Reliability and Availability
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    It has been very good till date.
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    Performance
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    I have not experienced any of these issues as yet.
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    Support Rating
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    Google Hangouts works great and does not require a lot of work to troubleshoot. Everything is simple and easy to use. Google provides all of the tools that one requires to utilize Google Hangouts and any information can be found in the built-in help tools. There is also a forum for users to report issues and typically, Google responds well and will try to work out any issues.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    Very responsive and accommodating during the sales period, then totally unhelpful, rude and dismissive when you are unhappy with the product. Now ignoring my messages.
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    In-Person Training
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    It was remote and not in-person.
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    Online Training
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    It was a product presentation and not a live work through kind of training. I had to remember the presentation from remote and then go about the tool/ builder. It was difficult to handle and I had a lot of doubts and clarifications to address in my initial rounds of launching my courses.
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    Implementation Rating
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    I have developed my own expertise and that is for sale to my clients as a part of my consulting services. I have much to share for assignment and assessment models, course design aspects and mentoring aspects as this is a remote self paced service. If the courses are live and managed still there needs to be mentoring and support to help the learner.
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    Alternatives Considered
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    Google is the white cotton socks of the conferencing world. It’s a great ad-hoc tool, but not too much more. If you are not looking to spend money or operate completely on WiFi (without data charges), it’s a great free option as well. The benefit of being free and open is also the liability. It doesn’t have a great integration story with other corporate tools, but [it doesn’t have to] if you aren’t looking for that. All in all, it’s as helpful and ubiquitous as a public payphone…without the pay…and with a video capability.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    I selected WizIQ because I used them when I subscribed for org.wiziq for nearly 10 years. It was firstly trusting in their technical support system in place and their new plug-in. Other products that are available for free or a nominal amount, e.g. Zoom and Google Meet are way better in their performance and features in my opinion.
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    Scalability
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    Seems pretty good to me as of now. Of course there are usage slabs and commercials to handle before scaling up.
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    Return on Investment
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    • I believe it was part of the google suite that was purchased. It was worth the cost as it was cheaper. I believe it is now free, but also becoming deprecated. It is much better to use Teams, Discord, Telegram, etc. Google does not provide enough support or features to make using hangouts worth it these days.
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    AuthorGen Technologies
    • By using the WizIQ our team has launched more than 130 courses for internal staff capacity building.
    • We also monitor which learner is doing well in the overall assigned courses.
    • Created a list of courses which help everyone who is new to the organization.
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