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kyle20
May 29th, 2014, 12:58 AM
I am looking to host a webinar, but I don't have a lot of funds. I was thinking about using Google hangout, but am not super familiar with how it works.

Has anybody used Google hangout for a webinar? If so, what do you like / dislike?

Are there any other programs that I could use?
TheFu
May 29th, 2014, 01:23 AM
Con: It uses google, so everyone is forced to be tracked by google to attend. If you don't set it up with an anonymous youtube live feed, then they must have a google account to attend too.

There are other options, but I don't think any are free after the 1st 30 days. My company uses one - sorry - I can't recall the name but it isn't any of the big names (which aren't cross-platform). It is cross platform and does NOT use java. They have a custom Linux app.
monkeybrain20122
May 29th, 2014, 01:27 AM
https://moodle.org/
kyle20
May 29th, 2014, 12:51 PM
I have not heard of Moodle before, I'll have to look into that a bit more.

I have already used my free trial of Go To Webinar, which was fantastic just not worth the money.
TheFu
May 29th, 2014, 12:56 PM
mikogo is what we use. https://www.mikogo.com

BBB (Big Blue Button) http://bigbluebutton.org/ is a 100% F/LOSS solution - but it lacked a pretty front-end last time I looked at it. It is hard to setup, so getting a pre-built env through a VM is what most people do. The person running the webinar must have java. Everyone else needs flash.

Hope this helps. Please post back what you decide to go with.
kyle20
May 29th, 2014, 01:08 PM
mikogo is what we use. https://www.mikogo.com

BBB (Big Blue Button) http://bigbluebutton.org/ is a 100% F/LOSS solution - but it lacked a pretty front-end last time I looked at it. It is hard to setup, so getting a pre-built env through a VM is what most people do. The person running the webinar must have java. Everyone else needs flash.

Hope this helps. Please post back what you decide to go with.


Thanks for the suggestions!
stalkingwolf
May 29th, 2014, 02:22 PM
vline is an option as well.
kyle20
May 29th, 2014, 11:21 PM
I was hoping to find a program that would allow viewers to submit questions throughout the presentation. So far, it looks like Google Hangout may be the only option.
TheFu
May 29th, 2014, 11:28 PM
Most of these allow a "chat" session - use that for questions - or use some other out-of-band method like er .... email.
monkeybrain20122
May 29th, 2014, 11:32 PM
Moodle is used by many universities and an active forum , so I am sure you can get help in setting it up and exploring it.
Tony_Chog
May 9th, 2015, 07:54 AM
I am looking to host a webinar, but I don't have a lot of funds. I was thinking about using Google hangout, but am not super familiar with how it works.

Has anybody used Google hangout for a webinar? If so, what do you like / dislike?

Are there any other programs that I could use?

Hi,
You may try this software, I didn't buy it yet but I know it is a good one and very simple to use according to my fellows, and it is a one time payment - under $100 :
http://www.jvzooservices.com/webinarfpro