Participant roles & permissions
Administrators can grant users different levels of access to conferences, as moderators, presenters, attendees, or participants. Permissions can be set for individual users, or based on user role/group.
Cat avg: 8.2
Top Performing Features
Q&A
Attendees can ask questions during the presentation.
Cat avg: 8.1
Live chat
Participants can use one-on-one and group instant messaging to communicate privately or selectively during meetings.
Cat avg: 8.4
Desktop sharing
Presenters can remotely share a view of their desktop with attendees.
Cat avg: 8.2
Worst Performing Features
Low bandwidth requirements
Software is optimized so that meetings do not require a huge amount of bandwidth.
Cat avg: 7.3
Calendar integration
Scheduling capabilities integrate with users’ Calendars.
Cat avg: 8.3
Record meetings / events
Meetings and webinars can be recorded for playback.
Cat avg: 8.3
Lifesize Video Conferencing Features from Reviews
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Features related to the performance, reliability & compatibility of web conferencing and webinar (online events) software.
8.9+10%
High quality audio
High quality audio connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
Category average: 8.5
High quality video
High quality video connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
Category average: 8.4
Low bandwidth requirements
Software is optimized so that meetings do not require a huge amount of bandwidth.
Category average: 7.3
Screen Sharing
Features related to remote screen sharing capabilities.
9.0+13%
Desktop sharing
Presenters can remotely share a view of their desktop with attendees.
Category average: 8.2
Online Meetings / Events
Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.
8.9+9%
Calendar integration
Scheduling capabilities integrate with users’ Calendars.
Category average: 8.3
Meeting initiation
Meetings can be easily initiated, whether they are scheduled or on the fly.
Category average: 8.1
Record meetings / events
Meetings and webinars can be recorded for playback.
Category average: 8.3
Slideshows
Presenters can present slideshows during the meeting within the web conferencing platform.
Category average: 8.4
Online Events Collaboration
Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.
9.0+11%
Live chat
Participants can use one-on-one and group instant messaging to communicate privately or selectively during meetings.
Category average: 8.4
Q&A
Attendees can ask questions during the presentation.
Category average: 8.1
Online Events Security
Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.
9.0+10%
Participant roles & permissions
Administrators can grant users different levels of access to conferences, as moderators, presenters, attendees, or participants. Permissions can be set for individual users, or based on user role/group.
Category average: 8.2
Lifesize Video Conferencing Features from the Vendor
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Vendor-reviewedHigh quality audio
High quality audio connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
High quality video
High quality video connection is consistently available, with few or no interruptions.
Low bandwidth requirements
Software is optimized so that meetings do not require a huge amount of bandwidth.
Chrome compatible
All features work with the Google Chrome browser.
IE compatible
All features work with the Internet Explorer browser.
Available for OS X
Available for the Mac OS X operating system
Available for Windows
Available for the Windows operating system
Screen Sharing
Vendor-reviewedDesktop sharing
Presenters can remotely share a view of their desktop with attendees.
Application sharing
Presenters can remotely share applications with attendees.
Online Meetings / Events
Vendor-reviewedScheduling
Users can schedule meetings ahead of time and schedule regular or recurring meetings.
Calendar integration
Scheduling capabilities integrate with users’ Calendars.
Meeting initiation
Meetings can be easily initiated, whether they are scheduled or on the fly.
End meetings
Presenters can easily end meetings.
Record meetings / events
Meetings and webinars can be recorded for playback.
Dial-in attendance
Invitations include a phone number that attendees can to dial into meetings (audio-only).
Online attendance
Invitations include a link for attendees to listen/view/participate in meetings from their internet browsers.
Mute
Attendees have the option to mute themselves during meetings.
Slideshows
Presenters can present slideshows during the meeting within the web conferencing platform.
International calling
Supports audio and video for international calls.
Multiple webcam streams
Supports multiple webcam streams for group face-to-face meetings.
Online Events Collaboration
Vendor-reviewedLive chat
Participants can use one-on-one and group instant messaging to communicate privately or selectively during meetings.
Q&A
Attendees can ask questions during the presentation.
Online Events Security
Vendor-reviewedParticipant roles & permissions
Administrators can grant users different levels of access to conferences, as moderators, presenters, attendees, or participants. Permissions can be set for individual users, or based on user role/group.
Participant list
Participants can see a list of other participants.
Additional Features
Vendor-contributedMeet anyone over video anytime, anywhere
Record and share instantly
Continue the conversation after the meeting via one-on-one and group chat in a meeting room
Invite guests for free
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