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GoToMeeting vs Zoom comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

GoToMeeting
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zoom
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
225
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of GoToMeeting is 3.2%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoom is 10.7%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Steve Abshire - PeerSpot reviewer
It features low latency, which is crucial because everybody is using VPN to connect to their PCs at work.
Using GoToMeeting in a meeting-sized conference room is kind of a letdown. The camera is supposed to track the speaker and focus on that person so that they can be on the screen. That feature rarely worked. We tested it thoroughly, so maybe it was an issue with the size of the conference room. It may not be suitable for large conference rooms.
Luiz Kazan - PeerSpot reviewer
Utilizing versatile features for efficient personal and work meetings
Zoom offers a number of interesting and valuable features. One of the most interesting is the ability to share only audio and provide ambient music without sharing a screen. The breakout room feature is much more developed than other solutions, allowing users to stay in the same meeting and move to different rooms and back to the main room. The sharing features are great for projecting people who should be in focus. Another valuable feature is the virtual entrance, which uses a username and password recognized by the Zoom system, showing the person's full name and ID. Additionally, the use of video and a good fixed background improves visibility compared to other applications. These features differentiate Zoom from others.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution worked well specifically for audio meetings."
"GoToMeeting's security is very good. I've never known anybody to crash a GoToMeeting."
"GoToMeeting is very handy. It's good software. I would definitely recommend it."
"Ease of setup and login by attendees. Facilitates sharing visually, and not just via audio."
"It's easy to set up."
"Even for somebody who does not have a lot of experience, they can easily use it."
"We can record meetings and share the screen with participants."
"The key advantage of GoToMeeting is the ability to use it without installing anything."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"I'm not a really technologically sophisticated user. From my point of view, if I can use it, it's likely very straightforward."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It is a game-changer for virtual communication, and it is incredibly user-friendly, making it a go-to choice for remote meetings, webinars, and online collaboration."
"Zoom is scalable, it can handle meetings with lots of delegates."
"The installation was easy."
"I would recommend Zoom to others because it's easy and serves its intended purpose well."
"The initial setup is very simple."
 

Cons

"The solution could scale a bit easier if you need to add more people to meetings."
"In the next release, I would for it to incorporate files more efficiently from one computer to another when we covert things and send them out. I'm not sure if it's capable of that."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"Manageability needs to be improved."
"I don't know whether it is an issue or not but my boss was asking me if person one is in one room, and another person wanted to use another room at the same time, I don't know whether it is possible."
"Poor error recovery, too sensitive to transmission errors. Needs better codecs and more robust system software that can handle network glitches."
"The product itself doesn't stand out against other options on the market."
"Lacks ease of connectivity, calendar integrations, and third-party app integrations."
"Zoom could improve by having more tools."
"For me, the only thing I'd suggest is to make the pricing more affordable."
"The tool could be more user-friendly, especially for finding options to present screens."
"The interface could be more user-friendly."
"The pricing model for Zoom was not very friendly."
"The solution is not very useful for chat and lacks highlighting functionality."
"Zoom could be more scalable."
"The only limitation in Zoom is related to the time limit for a call, which is about 40 minutes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"GoToMeeting is a little bit expensive compared to other products."
"Negotiate for discounts."
"It is a little expensive although now, with the competition from Zoom and other products, they have lowered their prices and it is better."
"Zoom is licensed as a subscription model and it is available on a monthly or yearly basis."
"The personal version is free. However, there are fees required to use the solution for business."
"I am using the free version."
"In the basic version, there is a 40-minute time limit on group meetings."
"The cost of Zoom has led me to use WeChat, instead."
"We are using the free version of the solution."
"We have an account but we are also using the free version."
"The cost of Zoom is approximately $150 USD annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Performing Arts
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
10%
Educational Organization
59%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with GoToMeeting?
The solution must include archive options to save the recorded meetings for future reference. The recording functionality can benefit our team by improving how meetings are recorded and shared. Pre...
What is your primary use case for GoToMeeting?
I use the solution when someone is comfortable using it, and I recommend using it.
LucidChart vs LucidSpark for brainstorming sessions over Zoom
Hi @Krista Thompson ​ - Yes, LucidSpark is a much more nimble and, in some ways, user-friendly tool than LucidChart. LucidSpark is designed to do a better job managing multiple users participating ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoom?
Zoom offers a free version for up to forty minutes.
 

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