Feature Comparison Chart by Browser Type
If you join the webinar from a browser, the features that are available to you will depend on your browser type and operating system.
Feature comparison chart
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Host/Join | Join a session (attendee) | ![]() |
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Host a session (organizer) | ![]() |
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Be promoted to co-organizer | ![]() |
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Audio | Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) | ![]() |
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Connect via telephone (PSTN) | ![]() |
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Be muted upon joining | ![]() |
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Screen and content sharing | View the Presenter's screen | ![]() |
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Share your screen | ![]() |
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Share an application | ![]() |
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Share a video | ![]() |
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Share content from a virtual whiteboard | ![]() |
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Share content from the cloud | ![]() |
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Webcams | Share your own webcam | ![]() |
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View shared webcams | ![]() |
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Hide webcams | ![]() |
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Features & Tools | Chat with others | ![]() |
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View all attendees | ![]() |
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Take keyboard and mouse control | ![]() |
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Use drawing tools | ![]() |
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Raise your hand | ![]() |
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Download handouts | ![]() |
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Take polls | ![]() |
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Key
Instant Join system requirements
Operating system | Windows Vista or newer Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer Linux or Ubuntu Google Chrome OS |
Web Browser | All webinar types: Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions) Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions; Linux only) Microsoft Edge Chromium Webcast and Recorded webinars: Apple Safari (most recent 2 versions) Microsoft Edge (most recent 2 versions) |
Internet connection | 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) for Chromebooks |
Software | None |
Hardware | Microphone and speakers (headset recommended**) Note: You will only need this if unmuted by the organizer |
** Most devices have built-in speakers, but you will get much better audio quality while using VoIP if you use a headset. You can also use your phone to dial in to the audio connection.