Review Summary:
iLinc is an easy to use web conferencing applications that has all the features you need (and many you don't). iLinc did not make our top 3 list. For a complete run down of our preferred providers check out our top 3 online meeting services.
Pros: Advanced recording and editing features, shared web browsing, multi-point video
Cons: Licensing and pricing models are confusing, expensive compared to other online meeting applications, lacks a dedicated communication network
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| Pricing | You can purchase the software as a service or as a self-hosted application. Pricing and licensing varies significantly. |
| Free Trial | No - you can register for an online demo |
| Meeting Capacity | Varies based on licensing |
| Desktop Sharing | Yes - full desktop, region, and application sharing |
| Desktop Recording | Yes - includes editing features |
| Web Teleconference | Yes - built-in VOIP |
| Phone Teleconference | Yes - teleconference bridge available |
| Control Granting | Yes - you can pass control to meeting attendees |
| Video Conferencing | Yes - multi-point video allows you to select which attendees you want to view |
| Private Chat | Yes - You can have a text chat with anyone on the call |
| Annotation Tools | Yes - advanced annotation and whiteboarding functions |
Shared web browsing -You can walk meeting attendees through your website. Anywhere you click, attendees follow.
Multi-point video - You can choose which attendees you want to view. The attendee who has the floor shows up in a dedicated area of the screen.
Works on the Mac - You can host and attend meetings from a Mac or PC.
Advanced recording features - iLinc has robust recording features that make it easy to record your online meetings. The software also has built-in editing functions.
Application, region, and desktop sharing - The person who has the floor can share specific applications, a designated region of their desktop, or their entire screen. iLinc desktop sharing offers meeting attendees flexibility and privacy.
Confusing licensing options - You can use iLinc as a service (starting a $49/mo) or download the software to your own server. There are also several versions of the application designed for specific use cases - e.g. webinars, meetings, remote support, and online learning.
Pricing - Compared to GoToMeeting iLinc can be expensive.
iLinc is a custom web meeting solution that requires professional assistance to setup. If you want a plug and play online meeting tool go with GoToMeeting.