TOP 10 Best Services for Online Events

<p><strong>See how you can  create your virtual event with powerful video content and participant engagement. Let's evaluate what resources we can use to work with digital audiences.</strong></p>

<p>The coronavirus and the subsequent self-isolation, the ban on mass (and then any other) events forced the organizers to look for alternatives to the usual online events. What can organizers use besides a great <a href="https://youtube.com">Youtube</a> broadcast with a general chat? </p>

<p>Let's take a look at the TOP10 most popular services that will help you organize an online event, attract guests, and integrate your platforms.</p>

<h2><strong>Webinar and video conferencing tools</strong></h2>

<p>The American company has taken off on the wave of global self-isolation. In Zoom, you can set up meetings, video conferences, brainstorms, anything. There is an HD video stream, chat, screen sharing, the ability to mute selected users, and conference recording. You can use the application on your smartphone or computer. The cloud platform allows you to hold meetings in virtual rooms for up to 1000 video participants. </p>

<p>It is possible to create a panoramic meeting, add to the calendar. Free conferences up to 40 minutes. Some of the functions  are only for paid accounts.</p>

<p>Since there are questions about the confidentiality of zoom events, government agencies do not use them;  </p>

<h2><strong>2. <a href="Jitsi.org">Jitsi</a></strong></h2>

<p>The French service allows you to hold a video conference and immediately broadcast it to Youtube or external resources. There is a chat, screen recording, the ability to organize windows of speakers. The picture quality and speed are great. There is an application and a web version, very convenient. </p>

<h2 id="livestream"><span> </span> 3. <a href="https://livestream.com/">Livestream</a></h2>

<p>A long-standing, reputable app that also allows you to stream your own content live online. You can search for interesting streams around the world. Vimeo friendly. You can set notifications so you don't miss out. Live broadcast from your phone or tablet for viewers watching Facebook, Twitter, Livestream, etc. There is a built-in chat. TED uses this service. </p>

<h2>4. <a href="https://hangouts.google.com/"><strong>Google Hangouts</strong></a></h2>

<p>A handy collaboration tool and a suitable option for a small, in-house event. Google Hangouts brings together speakers, guests, and organizers, offering messages, group chats, videos, and emojis.</p>

<h2><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/online-meeting-solutions?market=ru"><strong>Microsoft Teams</strong></a></h2>

<p>In addition to <a href="https://www.skype.com/ru/business/">the usual Skype for Business</a> , Microsoft has various solutions for event organizers. Microsoft Teams  allows you to arrange a chat, video conferences, co-editing documents - texts, tables, presentations. In general, it is a suitable solution for collaboration, and not only communication. </p>

<h2>6. <strong><a href="https://discord.com/">Discord</a></strong> </h2>

<p>Discord's feature is the ability to share your screen and multi-user voice chat. <br />This is convenient for demonstrating products, when the host shows the functionality of the site or software, giving comments and answering questions along the way. There is also a text hour, of course. Convenient for learning and... ideal for completing games. Video chat is not really needed here, but all other features are on top. There is a Russian-language interface and a large community of users. </p>

<p>Digital first events are the new normal - golden words. The English-language (!) On24 service is a comprehensive webinar platform that allows event organizers to create personalized digital experiences in real time for participants in virtual events. A variety of analytical tools to understand audience behavior.</p>

<h2><strong>8.</strong> <a href="https://www.gotomeeting.com/webinar"><strong>GoToWebinar</strong></a></h2>

<p><strong>GoToWebinar</strong> is one of the most popular platforms for those who want to participate in online workshops. With its simplistic design and intuitive user interface, it is quite easy to actively participate in a virtual session using a smartphone. It is also the perfect solution for those presenting or organizing an event, as this package provides a centralized portal for updating deadlines and communicating with participants. Works on iPad. </p>

<p>A service for simultaneous video calls, video streaming with a wide range of settings. This is a great tool for creating a fast and working video conference, which speakers can connect to from any device, computer or smartphone, through Google Chrome and Safari browsers.</p>

<h2 id="livestream"><strong>Conclusions: what tools to use to organize online events</strong></h2>

<p>Each of the tools has its own advantages for different event formats. Accordingly, the pricing policy is also different. You can vary from free streaming on Youtube to exclusive events on a specialized online platform. However, any tool requires serious preparation and adaptation of the material and, of course, impeccable technical implementation.</p>

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