As companies continue to search for reliable ways of keeping their teams connected in the new digital workplace, collaboration tools are more valuable then ever. Whether it’s video chat, instant messaging, or audio conferences, everyone has a strategy for managing remote meetings and interactions.
LogMeIn and Google are just two of the market leaders in the industry today, offering their own versions of a complete collaborative landscape.
For LogMeIn, the solution is GoToMeeting, a state-of-the-art environment combining everything from business telephony, to video conferencing and instant messaging.
For Google, the offering is Google Meet and Chat. Previously known as Google Hangouts Meet and Chat, these corresponding tools combine with the rest of the G-Suite to provide an all-in-one environment for teamwork.
So, which is right for you?
GoToMeeting Features
GoToMeeting is the solution designed by LogMeIn for today’s business conversations. The service is intended to make communication quick and easy, with the option to launch convenient conversations at the click of a button. The great thing about GoToMeeting is that anyone can use it without having to download any external software.
GoToMeeting makes it easy to host and join meetings, and there’s a 99.99% uptime guarantee for peace of mind. On top of that, you get integrations with dozens of other tools, including LogMeIn services like Jive VoIP, and external technology like Slack and Microsoft Teams. There are even toll-free multi-national numbers available too. Features include:
- Quick and easy meeting environments
- Simple to join without any downloads
- Meeting calendars and scheduling (including integrations to Google and Microsoft)
- One-click video and recording services
- Integrations with Microsoft Teams, Docebo, Slack, and many more
- Access to VoIP telephony through Jive
- Personal and HD meeting rooms
- Call Me functionality
- Global presence with local dial-in numbers
One of the most compelling solutions for companies that want to meet with internal and external collaborators fast, GoToMeeting makes daily discussions a breeze.
Google Features
Google used to refer to its collaboration tools as Google Hangouts Meet and Chat. However, recently, the company decided to drop the “Hangouts” aspect from its branding. This means that the videoconferencing tool is now Google Meet, and the conversational app is Google Chat. The consumer version of the communication tools still go under the Hangouts brand.
Despite the change of name, the functionality of the Google Meet and Chat tools remain largely the same. These two services interact both with each other, and the rest of the G-Suite environment, to provide a comprehensive environment for digital teamwork. Users can use Meet for instance video conferencing on any device, and chat for easy co-annotation, chatting and file sharing.
As part of the G-Suite solution, Hangouts also gives businesses the freedom to connect with their employees at the touch of a button, sharing links and requests through Gmail and calendar. There are also dedicated smartphone apps for the two services too. Features include:
- HD Voice and Video calling
- Auto screen focusing
- Instant messaging tools
- Google application integrations
- Intelligent muting
- File and screen sharing
- Custom admin control options
- Private or group messaging
- Access to various integrations
- Searchable history
Google vs GoToMeeting: Experience
Both Google and LogMeIn are committed to delivering a comprehensive collaboration solution for their customers. This means not just offering easy-to-access video collaboration, and chat, but also a host of other features too.
