Web Conferencing - Apps Rating

Simple and free screen-sharing tool. Presenter needs to install the screen-sharing agent for Win or Mac. Participants access session via browser with flash-player installed. Built-in chat. Presenter can share mouse control.

Spreed is a service that allows you to perform remote presentations and organize distance seminars and conferences. You can access it both from PC and Mac and it is free to use up to three participants. Spreed integrates whiteboard, chat, video conferencing, screen sharing and file transfer.

Linktivity offers voice, video, and data communication solutions for customers of all sizes and industries. Linktivity provides a real-time environment in which two or more people can communicate more effectively from any PC and also provide remote support.

SmileTiger Software Corporation develops industry-leading web conferencing, video conferencing, and virtual classroom software. SmileTiger integrates application sharing, PowerPoint presentation a whiteboard and audio/video conferencing. You can also record and playback conference sessions.

VSee is a free videoconferencing and application sharing service. VSee allows you to see multiple people on your computer. You can remotely edit and annotate documents; share applications and desktops; transfer files; record and share videos; pan, tilt, and zoom remote cameras; and show microscope and whiteboard cameras.

A great tool for the non-technical user. Easy-to-use, cost-effective, reliable. Glance is based on the VNC engine that powers many of the screen sharing solutions out there. A pioneering tool in its niche, it is standing the test of time very well. Glance supports hosts on PCs and attendees on all computer platforms (Mac, PC, Linux, etc.). $ 49.95/month for up to 15 attendees.

PCVisit includes screen sharing and remote control in a very effective and simple to use solution. Minimalist and essential interface facilitates user adoption and reduces to near-zero fear of having to learn a new application. 128-bit encryption is also included alog with the ability to communicate through most firewalls (firewall traversal), for all PCs running Windows 98 or later. No browser is required. Basic licenses comprise a one-time purchase for 10 concurrent users costing a whopping EU 895. The Pro license, which integrates remote control capabilities costs EU 1998.

Gatherplace is a cost-effective and simple-to-use screen sharing and remote-control solution that can be used to show your screen to attendees operating on any operating system and without requiring no software downloads. Gatherplace unique features also include full screen display for attendees, manual image-quality control, warning to the presenter when attendees have a lower screen monitor resolution than the presenter, usage reports, web site integration, multi-monitor support and more. See all features here. Price for gatherplace is $29/month for 5 users or $49 for 25 users.

CloudMeeting is a revolutionary Real-Time Multimedia Internet Group Communications service with extra collaboration features thrown in like secure instant messaging. CloudMeeting allows each subscribed user to see who among their defined community is available, exchange simple text messages, and have a spontaneous or scheduled multimedia communications experience with 1-200 other persons.

Dabbleboard is a digital whiteboard that will help you visualize, explore and communicate ideas. It’s smart enough to recognize common shapes and redraw them for you neatly. It also features annotation by typing anywhere, a freehand drawing mode to let you avoid the cleaning up, and the ability to insert images.