Compare GoTo Meeting and Skype 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12 per month
$7.99 per month
GoTo Meeting
Star Rating
(13,363)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSkype
Star Rating
(23,496)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that GoTo Meeting excels in screen sharing with a rating of 9.0, while Skype's screen sharing feature is rated lower at 8.6, making GoTo Meeting a preferred choice for users who prioritize visual collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that GoTo Meeting offers superior audio conferencing and video conferencing capabilities, both rated at 9.0, compared to Skype's ratings of 8.9, which indicates a more reliable experience for larger meetings.
- G2 users highlight that GoTo Meeting's live preview feature is rated at 8.9, providing a better experience for presenters, while Skype lacks a comparable feature, which can hinder presentation effectiveness.
- Users on G2 appreciate GoTo Meeting's participant permissions feature, rated at 8.7, which allows for better control during meetings, whereas Skype's rating of 8.4 suggests less robust options for managing participants.
- Reviewers say that GoTo Meeting's recording feature is rated at 8.8, providing users with reliable meeting documentation, while Skype's recording feature, rated at 8.3, may not meet the needs of users who require high-quality recordings.
- Users report that GoTo Meeting's meeting coordination tools, particularly in scheduling (8.7), are more effective than Skype's (8.2), making it easier for teams to organize and manage their meetings efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GoTo Meeting
Professional
$12
per month
150 Participants
- HD Video
- Screen Sharing
- Web Audio
Free Trial
GoTo Meeting
Free Trial is available
Skype
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11,372
8.8
19,066
Ease of Use
8.7
11,401
8.9
19,147
Ease of Setup
8.6
2,618
8.9
3,083
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,507
8.7
2,823
Quality of Support
8.5
8,614
8.2
16,481
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,328
8.7
2,763
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
11,093
7.3
18,471
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2902
Not enough data
8.6
2336
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
2568
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
3013
|
Verified
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
8.9
3069
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3282
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3223
|
Verified
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2435
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2831
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2786
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
8500
|
Verified
8.6
12946
|
Verified
9.0
1348
|
Verified
8.6
3252
|
Verified
8.6
1081
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
1367
|
Verified
9.0
3556
|
Verified
8.8
1258
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
8.7
7717
|
Verified
8.2
11074
|
Verified
8.7
6925
|
Verified
8.3
10813
|
Verified
8.7
7581
|
Verified
8.4
11824
|
Verified
8.7
1361
|
Verified
8.6
3337
|
Verified
Software Type
8.5
5741
|
Verified
8.6
12970
|
Verified
8.7
1343
|
Verified
8.3
3129
|
Verified
9.0
1372
|
Verified
8.9
3556
|
Verified
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoTo Meeting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Skype
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
10.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
65.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
7.5%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
68.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
GoTo Meeting
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
GoTo Meeting provides any company with the ability to set up online presentations, project collaboration, and conference calls. My favorite feature in GoTo Meeting is the ability to switch presenters during the meeting. For example, this allows a company...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education
Google+ does all of this with a web-based solution so that you don't have to download any obnoxious software. So why use Go To Meeting? To me, I'd much rather use Google.
Skype
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Moti L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Rich video quality of video calling and audio calling while conferences is the best feature of Skype which enable us to discuss with our partners and customers remotely without any interruption. File sharing feature of Skype is also a good thing which is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ryan P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The iOS app for Skype is awful.
Michael S.
Verified User in Insurance
GoTo Meeting provides any company with the ability to set up online presentations, project collaboration, and conference calls. My favorite feature in GoTo Meeting is the ability to switch presenters during the meeting. For example, this allows a company...
Moti L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Rich video quality of video calling and audio calling while conferences is the best feature of Skype which enable us to discuss with our partners and customers remotely without any interruption. File sharing feature of Skype is also a good thing which is...
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education
Google+ does all of this with a web-based solution so that you don't have to download any obnoxious software. So why use Go To Meeting? To me, I'd much rather use Google.
Ryan P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The iOS app for Skype is awful.
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