Why choose GoTo Meeting over Zoom?
See why GoTo Meeting is an industry-leading alternative to Zoom for cloud-based video conferencing.
Top-notch reliability and performance
GoTo Meeting outperforms Zoom with industry-leading uptimes of 99.995% – and almost 90% less outages and issues during the COVID crisis. We’re there when you need us.
Faster speeds and less lag
Zoom uses 50% more bandwidth than GoTo Meeting – which can mean more lag, lower video quality, and more IT problems to deal with*.
Better security and encryption
Many organizations advise against Zoom due to its well-known security and privacy issues. GoTo Meeting has a reputation for top-notch security and privacy, with robust security features like risk-based authentication and default AES-128 bit encrypted audio and video data.
A better mobile experience
GoTo Meeting’s mobile app outperforms Zoom’s in reliability, video quality, and ease-of-use, according to user ratings and reviews on the Google Play Store and App Store.**
Better value for your money
With annual plans that start as low as $12 a month per user, GoTo Meeting can save you up to 42% as an alternative to Zoom. Most plans include unlimited cloud recording and storage, which cost more with Zoom.
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Secure content sharing
Screen-sharing data, keyboard/mouse control data, and text chat information are TSL-encrypted in transit and AES 256-bit encrypted at rest. -
Encrypted video
We use an SRTP with AES-128-HMAC-SHA1-based protocol to encrypt video and keep your meetings confidential and safe. -
Audio security
SRTP with AES-128-HMAC-SHA1 based protocol over both UDP and TCP protects the privacy and integrity of your audio data. -
Meeting lock
Lock your meeting after it starts and approve any additional guests before they can join. -
Passcode-protected meetings
Require a passcode so only those you’ve invited can join your meetings. -
Participant removal
See someone you don’t recognize? Remove them from the meeting with one click.
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“[GoToMeeting] works well even in poor network conditions, significantly improving the meeting experience for those living in areas with legacy infrastructure.”
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“One of the features that sets GoToMeeting apart is its mobile friendliness – you can setup and start a conference from your smartphone, something some big brand software struggles to do.”
All the features you’d expect, and more
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Integrations
Seamless integrations with top applications like Slack, Outlook, Google Calendar, Microsoft Teams.
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Combined video and screen sharing
View the webcam gallery plus a shared presentation or application on the same screen.
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Secure by design
Keep your video communications safe with security features like 256-bit encryption.
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Cloud recording
Access and share meeting recordings at any time, from any device with cloud recording.
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Custom backgrounds
Customize your webcam background so you can truly work from "anywhere".
Customer support
Extensive 24/7 customer support and trainings, video libraries, guides, etc.
FAQs
Yes! GoToMeeting supports 3rd-party plugins that enable virtual backgrounds, like ChromaCam. ChromaCam is free with your paid GoToMeeting plan.
In conjunction with the execution of our Business Associate Agreement, GoToMeeting can help your office maintain HIPAA compliance.
There is a free version of GoToMeeting, and meetings are limited to 40 minutes and 4 participants in the free version. GoToMeeting is always free for attendees - even if the host is on a paid plan.
Yes! It takes just one click. Click on File in the toolbar during a meeting and select Save Chat Log.
Yes, GoToMeeting does have breakout rooms now available.