iLinc Review

iLinc ScreenshotReview 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

Rating: iLinc 2 out of 5 stars

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Quick Stats:

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

Likes:

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.

Dislikes:

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.

Bottom Line:

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.