We understand that Zoom has become the ‘go-to’ name of all the organizers out there. Also, since it provides stability to the users, people have stopped looking for platforms other than Zoom. But, does it mean there is no option other than Zoom? No! There are several other platforms than Zoom, which you should try your hands on. This blog is going to be about that only.
In this blog, we will discuss with you the top platforms you can use instead of Zoom, which are far better than Zoom.
Mixhubb:
Mixhubb is a 3D online conference platform that comes with several functionalities and out-of-the-box features. Not only this, there are several characteristics of this Online Event Platform that make it one of the best and most sought-after platforms. Mixhubb is a self-managed platform that enables the organizers to plan and execute their events all by themselves. Mixhubb gives the organizers a sense of freedom and empowers them to not depend on anyone else for the execution. Being a customizable platform, Mixhubb allows the organizers to align the meeting goals and objectives with the layout of the platform.
Moreover, Mixhubb is capable of hosting meetings and events beyond any scale; hence, no matter the scale of your brand and the meeting, Mixhubb assures a successful execution of your ideas. It comes with several features that help the organizers in the smooth running of their event. For example, they can record the entire event with the recording feature. Apart from that, they can keep track of attendee activities during the event. Not only this, Mixhubb comes with super engaging features. These features include live polls, Q&A sessions, live chat, etc. One thing you should not overlook about this platform is it offers a one-month free trial to the users.
Zoho Meeting:
Zoho Meeting is a renowned Virtual Meeting platform that allows the organizers to conduct meetings, webinars, and even product demonstrations. It is a cloud-based platform that enables users to conduct the meeting and attendees to join the meeting, without downloading any software or application.
This platform allows the organizers to conduct the meetings through iOS, but gives the advantage to the attendees to attend meetings with any device, be it an Android device or an iOS device. Moreover, the users can get its extension on Chrome and Firefox. It comes with a recording feature that allows users to record the session and later use the recordings according to their convenience and requirements. Some top features of Zoho Meeting include live chat, the ability to host meetings beyond any time limit, send email reminders, live polls, Q&A, several moderator controls, etc.
GoToMeeting:
The next meeting platform that we will discuss is GoToMeeting. It is one of the most easy-to-use platforms that allow the organizers to host meetings in the easiest possible way. Hosting meetings is no longer a task here; you can plan and host meetings in just one click. It comes in several models or plans. Its basic plan allows you to host meetings with 150 attendees, where the audience capacity goes up to 3000 in its Enterprise plan.
GoToMeeting is a multi-device-friendly platform, which means you can attend the meeting on any device of your choice. Some features of this platform include audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, recording, whiteboard, etc. One of the most notable features of this platform is the Commute Mode. This feature does not let limited and slow internet connection affect the quality of the online meeting.
Join.Me:
Next on the list, we have an underestimated yet one of the most efficient platforms to host web conferences. Join.Me is a web conferencing software that lets the attendees host meetings using a meeting link. This platform allows you to custom create meeting links, according to your brand requirements and objectives. Moreover, with this platform, the organizers can custom create their backgrounds and add pictures based on their choice.
Not only this, the organizers are not required to download any additional software to host the meeting. Some of the key features of this platform include meeting scheduling with just a single click and applications for Android and iOS. The efficient features of this platform ensure a smooth transition of the event. With this platform, you can swap the presenters without disturbing the flow of the meeting. Moreover, its Pro plan allows the organizers to share their screens with up to 250 attendees at a time.
Jitsi Meet:
It is an ideal platform for small organizations or small-scale meetings. Jitsi Meet is an open-source platform that allows organizers to stream their videos in HD quality. Not only this, it is a fully secure and safe platform that allows the organizers to conduct the meetings without worrying about any security issues and threats. Also, to join the meetings on this platform, the attendees do not need to sign up for the platform.
They can simply click on the link, and they will be redirected to the meeting. This platform is capable of integrating with several big names such as Apple, Google, Microsoft Calendars, etc. On top of that, Jitsi Meet allows the organizers to keep track of the attendee activity during the meeting. One noteworthy thing about this platform is that it is completely free. Hence, the organizers do not need to spend money to host meetings on this platform.
BlueJeans:
The next web conferencing platform you can use instead of Zoom is BlueJeans. BlueJeans is an interactive platform that allows you to host remote meetings, AGMs, live events, etc. Also, since it is a cloud-based platform, the attendees do not need to download any software for attending the meeting. It comes with several audience engagement tools such as live polls, live chat, Q&A sessions, etc. One notable feature of this platform is Command Center, which allows the organizers to get an insight into the attendee data while the conference is going on.
The platforms we have talked about are a few of the best platforms you can choose from instead of Zoom. When you will start using these platforms, you will realize that there are several other platforms that not only ensure smooth execution of your meeting but also help you make them a reality.
