Because of current world circumstances, meeting with your clients face-to-face can be hard. With these virtual meeting tools, you are able to establish a face-to-face connection that will be easy for your client to join in on. Most of these tools have the ability to share videos, screens and documents, in real-time. You can manage all these apps via your phone or computer. The tools listed below are recommendations for smaller meetings from 1 to 8 people. You could use some of them for larger crowds at workshops and seminars, however, we have more on that here.
Below, we break down each tool and provide you with how-to videos, purchase links, and FAQs. Take your 1-on-1 client meetings to a new level by going virtual.
| Zoom Pro | GoToMeeting | Google Meet | Google Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary |
Easy and affordable. Zoom is one of the more accessible platforms out there, both in terms of cost and ease of use. | One of the original virtual meeting platforms, it has all the features you need at a low cost of entry. | If you have a google email account you have access to the free version of Google Hangouts Meet. Very user friendly and easy-to-join calls, so you can connect with your clients wherever. | This app allows you to work one-on-ones very simple on any device and it’s free with your Gmail subscription. |
| Attendees |
Up to 100 participants | *Up to 150 participants | Up to 100 participants | Up to 8 participants |
| Meeting Time Limits | Up to 30 hours | No Cap | 1 Hour | 1 hour |
| HD video and audio |
X | X | X | X |
| Mobile app |
X | X | X | X |
| Reporting |
X | X | X | |
| In Meeting File Transfer |
X | X | X | |
| Cost |
*$14.99 per month or $149.90 per year | $14 per month | *Free with Gmail | Free with Gmail |
*Recently updated as of May 13, 2020.
Zoom Pro GoToMeeting Google Meet Google Duo
Go2Meeting Video Tutorial Website
If you’re conducting client meetings virtually using Zoom, you may have concerns about security and keeping unwanted attendees out of your meeting. The resources below will help you set up secure meetings that stop “Zoom Bombing” in its tracks.