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) | ||
Host a session (organizer) | |||
Be promoted to co-organizer | |||
Audio | Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) | ||
Connect via telephone (PSTN) | |||
Be muted upon joining | |||
Screen and content sharing | View the Presenter's screen | ||
Share your screen | |||
Share an application | |||
Share a video | |||
Share content from a virtual whiteboard | |||
Share content from the cloud | |||
Webcams | Share your own webcam | ||
View shared webcams | |||
Hide webcams | |||
Features & Tools | Chat with others | ||
View all attendees | |||
Take keyboard and mouse control | |||
Use drawing tools | |||
Raise your hand | |||
Download handouts | |||
Take polls |
Key
Browser app 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.