The Difference Between Web Conferencing And Video Conferencing Systems
Dec 13, 2017
Web Conferencing vs Video Conferencing
What is the difference between web conferencing and video conferencing systems? Now let Tenveo tell you what about it.
Businessteam listening to manager in a video conference Web Conference is a real-time online event based on audio or video communication with essential content sharing t.i. presentation slides. The entrance point is always a web browser and a link to an event. Endpoints are usually represented by a web browser itself (using WebRTC technology) or third-party plug-ins and applications which automatically connect to an event after the installation. The second name for a web conference is webinar.
Young Businessman Video Conferencing On Desk With Multiple Computers Video Conference is a full-duplex real time audio / video communication session between two or more remote participants. Participants to the conference can see and hear each other according to rules defined by a video conference mode. Users can also exchange various media assets (content).
Video conferencing systems require installation of special client applications or equipment, can work without any Internet connection and always require a server which controls multipoint video conferencing sessions. Depending on the system’s capabilities, users can organize various types of conferences including webinars (web conferences).
Feature | Web Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
Main objective | Content sharing. | Live communication. |
Internet connection | Mandatory. | Optional. |
Confidentiality | Low. Authorization is often not required; link access. | High. Requires authorization or physical access to an endpoint. |
Security | This requirement is irrelevant for webinars. | |
Number of Speakers | Usually 1, rarely more than 2 people simultaneously. | Limited only by the video conferencing server’s capacity. |
Number of Viewers | Unlimited. | Usually limited by the video conferencing server’s capacity. |
Video quality of Speakers | Up to 460p (SD quality). Video is optional. | Up to 4К Ultra HD. |
Feedback options | Chat only. | Audio and video. |
Using in conference room | Only from laptop or desktop computer. | Can be used with a dedicated endpoint. |
Integration with corporate tools / systems | Only with calendars. | Can be integrated with virtually any system. |
Area of application | Distance education, presentations, trainings. | Occasional and regular meetings, negotiations, discussions. |
