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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

  Session Features Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Host/Join Join a session (attendee) Yes Yes
Host a session (organizer) No No
Be promoted to co-organizer No No
Audio Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) No
Connect via telephone (PSTN)
Be muted upon joining No No
Screen and content sharing View the Presenter's screen Yes Yes
Share your screen No No
Share an application No No
Share a video No No
Share content from a virtual whiteboard No No
Share content from the cloud No No
Webcams Share your own webcam No No
View shared webcams Yes Yes
Hide webcams No No
Features & Tools Chat with others
View all attendees No No
Take keyboard and mouse control No No
Use drawing tools No No
Raise your hand Yes Yes
Download handouts Yes Yes
Take polls Yes Yes

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.

Connect to Audio (Web App)