Item: GoTo Webinar
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I used GoToWebinar as a tool for hosting and participating in virtual events and webinars. The primary business problem this product addresses is the need for a reliable and feature-rich platform to facilitate seamless online communication and knowledge sharing. GoToWebinar provide consistent and effective hosting of events irrespective of the participants' physical location.

Pros and Cons

Ease of Use
Interactivity Features
Mobile Accessibility

User interface customisation
Breakout room features
Expanded mobile app features

Return on Investment

Increased reach and engagement
Efficient training and knowledge transfer
Limited customization for some use cases

Usability

Mostly about the platform's intuitive interface. It makes it easy to navigate and use. Clear menus, well-organized controls, and a straightforward layout contribute to a positive user experience. The reliability of the platform in terms of connection stability, audio quality, and video clarity contributes to overall usability. A dependable connection ensures a smooth experience for both hosts and participants.

Alternatives Considered

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex Meetings and Webex Events (formerly Socio)

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.

Key Insights

Do you think GoTo Webinar delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with GoTo Webinar's feature set?

Yes

Did GoTo Webinar live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of GoTo Webinar go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy GoTo Webinar again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps

Likelihood to Recommend

GoToWebinar is well-suited for hosting large-scale webinars and virtual events where there is a need to engage with a broad audience. Its robust features, including interactive polls, Q&A sessions, and attendee analytics, make it effective for managing and engaging a substantial number of participants.In scenarios requiring extremely hands-on and interactive workshops, where participants need to collaborate intensively in real-time, GoToWebinar might be less appropriate. Platforms with more advanced virtual classroom features may be better suited for such cases.

GoToWebinar: easy to use virtual events

Overall Satisfaction with GoTo Webinar