Apache OpenMeetings

Apache OpenMeetings provides software for presenting, online training, web conferencing, collaborative whiteboard drawing, document editing, and user desktop sharing. It supports multi-user chat, high-quality video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, and file uploads within sessions. Users annotate documents, record meetings for later playback in AVI/FLV formats, and adjust audio/video quality. Moderators create polls, manage rooms, and send invitations synced with calendars. The browser-based platform requires no additional software installs and deploys on-premises or in the cloud with open-source customization.

Core Strengths:

• Enables audio and video conferencing in browsers.
• Supports screen sharing and meeting recording.
• Offers collaborative whiteboards and document editing.
• Includes integrated calendar and scheduling.
• Provides file explorer with private and shared drives.
• Offers instant messaging and private contacts.
• Features moderation controls for meetings.
• Includes REST and SOAP API for integration.

Use Cases:

• Online meetings with distributed teams.
• Virtual classroom and training sessions.
• Collaborative document reviews.
• Project brainstorming with whiteboards.
• File sharing during group discussions.