Planning before joining
Collaboration and brainstorming are crucial parts of your workplace's overall productivity. Most of the time, restricted communication like phone calls and voicemails are not enough to convey the big idea you're trying to share with your colleagues and clients since it lacks non-verbal cues which can lead to a faulty miscommunication. Thanks to the technology's rapid progress, cameras are now integrated into your gadgets which allows you to communicate more naturally. You're now free from limited options and confinement of office spaces and analog telephone services. Instead, it is now feasible more than ever to have video conferencing software for your team and company meetings with the aid of the Internet. If you're looking for the most user-friendly and affordable application which can make your tasks easier such as arranging online seminars with your colleagues, then you're in luck since Join.me is just the thing. It is a video conferencing service offered by LogMeIn created to cater to your modern workforce's needs and goals.
Joining the meeting
The app is created to be your own meeting tool that is not only instant but also intuitive and available for all.
This software is the most preferred system for small-scale enterprises when it comes to dependability, flexibility, customer service, and cost. But don't worry because as your enterprise broadens its horizon and its conferencing demands increases, you can also easily upgrade your app subscription. The app lets you add services to meet your business' changing needs without breaking your bank. The app has an array of plans to offer. you can choose from its free basic plan, Lite, Pro, and Business plans.
The free basic plan includes screen sharing with voice-over-IP (VoIP) as well as email support for 3 users (including the host). The slight upgrade of the basic plan, which is the Lite plan, offers the most basic key features of the app. It offers unlimited toll and Internet calls including international conference line without time limit. You can also personalize your app by adding images to a specific meeting room that will be displayed at the start and after your online meeting.
The Pro plan includes all the Lite plan features but with a total upgrade with the allowed number of participants. You can now host a meeting with up to 250 participants while using 10 webcam streams simultaneously. Schedule your meeting ahead of time and send invites to your preferred participants using either Microsoft's Outlook or Google Calendar. Record your whole session and enjoy a shared 50 GB cloud storage with this plan.
Lastly, with the Business plan, you can enjoy all the Pro plan features for a total upgrade. Sign-in with ease through enterprise authentication and Single-Sign-On (SSO) premium features then start your meeting directly from your salesforce environment with the integration of Salesforce.com. Optimize your file sharing through the available 1 TB cloud storage and control the remote users' features (from the hosting account) with this plan. To determine the right subscription plan for your business needs, the app offers a generous 14-day trial which will let you experience all the premium features of the app's Pro Plan. Unlike other apps that are offering free trials, you can test drive Join.me without giving sensitive information such as your credit card number. You'll just have to sign up for a new account, or simply log in to your LogMeIn account (if you have an existing one) in order to start and use the app's services. Your subscription will be converted back to the app's free plan after your trial plan is over. You can effortlessly terminate your subscription as simple as removing the app from your desktop since you're not required to share your billing information within the signing up process.
Where can you run this program?
The app requires Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32 and 64-bit servers) and the latest build of Mac OS (at least Yosemite 10.10) for hosting or joining a meeting using your desktop apps. Although, some of the app's features are unavailable for Android (but are present in iOS) such as whiteboard tool for presentation.
Is there a better alternative?
The app's subscription rates are reasonable since it offers various vital features for video conferencing software. Although, there are more popular apps which offer the same services for a lower price. Zoom is an affordable and easy-to-use video conferencing software. Unlike in Join.me, its free basic plan includes unlimited 1-to-1 meetings, hosts up to 100 participants, 40 minutes limit on group meetings, online support, unlimited number of meetings, collaboration features, security, web, and video conferencing features.
Our take
The greatest advantage you'll acquire in using the app is its simple and user-friendly interface. Its green-and-orange design is not only pleasing to the eyes but also easy to master. You don't have to worry about the first-time participants since all the popular tools are merged in the center menu. There are features unique to the app and unavailable to its commercial counterparts such as integration of Google Calendar, Microsoft's Outlook, and Salesforce.com. Although, there are also disadvantages on using this app: admin/s controls are limited and premium items such as SSO, annotations, and webcam streams are available only after you subscribe to its Pro and Business plan. Overall, the app is very basic and best for start-up businesses but lacks the indispensable key features for larger scale enterprise.
Should you download it?
Yes, especially if you are looking for an app with simple and direct uses for small businesses. This app is the best way to introduce the idea of video conferencing to your colleagues and customers.
