Business Hangouts vs 8x8 Video Conferencing (8x8 Meet) Comparison

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Business Hangouts

Video Conferencing Software

4.5 76 user ratings

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85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

8x8 Video Conferencing (8x8 Meet)

Video Conferencing Software

4.3

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Overview

Description	Business Hangouts is an online meeting and live webcast management software available with the G-Suite marketplace integration. Businesses can utilise the software to record meetings, share documents, images or PDFs, showcase video screens and start online meetings on the go. At present, there are about 2 million active users leveraging Business Hangouts for their regular operations. Its 500 fortune client base includes names like Motorola, PWC, DELL, IBM and more. Well equipped customisation facilities moderator specific chats and pre-built email sequences make Business Hangouts stand out from the rest. Brands are also allowed to live-stream product launches or other relevant messages over YouTube and Facebook directly from the integrated portal. They can also embed external registration widgets to streamline registration related tasks for upcoming events. Enterprises, government institutes, schools and marketers can depend on Business Hangouts with tasks like event wise recordings, seamless scaling, moderation controls, easy customisation and web conferencing. Read more	Start video conferencing and collaborate from anywhere on any device, using the most integrated audio and video conferencing solution. It provides key features like HD video & audio conferencing, Virtual Backgrounds, Mobile Browser Support and much more. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.0.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $24.0.
SW Score & Breakdown	84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 68% Momentum 60% Popularity 74%	85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 94% Reviews 60% Momentum 69% Popularity 67%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 9 Fastest Growing	# 2 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	14 Features	14 Features
Common Features for All	Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate using audio channels entirely File Sharing A simple way to share files instantaneously with the team Guest users Users are allowed to join a conference without requiring to sign-in or download the application HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Hand Raising Facility to notify the host when the conference participant wants to speak Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Preview Presents a live preview of what viewers see in real-time Meeting Scheduler Allows to schedule meetings intuitively and integrated into a calendar, email services, and other productivity apps Participant Permissions Facility to assign roles as moderators, presenters, or participants to each individual or a group Polls (Voting) Helps to discover critical data by asking the participants questions concerning the webinar Remote Control Allows a user to perform tasks on a remotely located computer with equal ease as is experienced while using one's own system Screen Sharing Enables remote participants to see your desktop that allows better collaboration Session Recording Enables one to record remote access, support sessions, and meetings Switch Presenter Allows presenter to handover presenter access to another user in a meeting Virtual Whiteboard Interactive whiteboard to teach, explain, sketch and for online presentation + 11 More - Show Less	Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate using audio channels entirely File Sharing A simple way to share files instantaneously with the team Guest users Users are allowed to join a conference without requiring to sign-in or download the application HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Hand Raising Facility to notify the host when the conference participant wants to speak Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Preview Presents a live preview of what viewers see in real-time Meeting Scheduler Allows to schedule meetings intuitively and integrated into a calendar, email services, and other productivity apps Participant Permissions Facility to assign roles as moderators, presenters, or participants to each individual or a group Polls (Voting) Helps to discover critical data by asking the participants questions concerning the webinar Remote Control Allows a user to perform tasks on a remotely located computer with equal ease as is experienced while using one's own system Screen Sharing Enables remote participants to see your desktop that allows better collaboration Session Recording Enables one to record remote access, support sessions, and meetings Switch Presenter Allows presenter to handover presenter access to another user in a meeting Virtual Whiteboard Interactive whiteboard to teach, explain, sketch and for online presentation + 11 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 76 user ratings	4.3/5
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 64.8% Very Good 27% Average 6.6% Poor 0.4% Terrible 1.2%	Excellent 55% Very Good 25% Average 15% Poor 5% Terrible 0%
Review Summary	Business Hangouts users appreciate its ease of use, comprehensive features, and reliable customer support. Many reviewers find it user-friendly, even for non-technical individuals, and highlight its helpful onboarding and training materials. The platform's wide range of features, including video conferencing, screen sharing, chat, and file sharing, is also praised for its effectiveness in facilitating seamless communication and collaboration. Additionally, reviewers commend the prompt and supportive customer service they have experienced.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.0.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $24.0.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Lite $8.00 $10.00 per month Pro $47.00 $59.00 per month Business $99.00 $124.00 per month Enterprise $157.00 $197.00 per month	X2 (All-in-one voice, video and chat for larger teams) $24.00 $28.00 per user / month X4 (Advanced call handling and analytics) $44.00 $57.00 per user / month X6 (Voice contact center) $85.00 $85.00 per user / month X7 (One interface for voice and digital interactions) $110.00 $110.00 per user / month X8 (Advanced contact center with QM and interaction analytics) $140.00 $140.00 per user / month
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