| Industry | Software |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mannheim, Germany |
| Key people | Mark Zondler, Managing Director Erik Boos, Managing Director |
| Website | Official Website |
Mikogo is a desktop sharing software application for web conferencing and remote support, and is provided by the online collaboration provider, BeamYourScreen GmbH.
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In 2004, entrepreneurs Mr. Erik Boos and Mark Zondler, founded BeamYourScreen GmbH in Mannheim, Germany. The company then launched a few different online collaboration tools for corporate customers.[1] However BeamYourScreen was approached by individuals who asked whether a free version of its software was available, for small-time use on an irregular basis.[2] Due to these requests made primarily by private users, BeamYourScreen then launched Mikogo as a free online meeting tool.[3] Mikogo has since received praise for its friendly approach to online meetings as opposed to the corporate feel found in other web conferencing solutions.[4]
On March 11, 2009, Mikogo announced the release of its free software for the Mac.[5] The release of the Mac version enabled Mikogo to function as a cross platform screen sharing tool.[6] In June 2009, Macworld UK posted a review on their website and gave Mikogo an Editor's Choice 4-Star Award, complimenting the software for its cross-platform screen sharing, features and security.[7]
In April 2009, amidst the swine flu outbreak, Mikogo was criticized[8] for promoting its software as a form of swine flu prevention. Mikogo did blog about this topic and sent out an e-mail to subscribers touting the benefits of having virtual meetings in order to avoid swine flu.[9]
Added Basic, Pro, and Pro+ Versions and included footer on existing Mikogo applications that reads: "This session is hosted with the free version of Mikogo. The free version is for non-commercial use only. We kindly ask you to purchase a business license if you use Mikogo for commercial purposes." Changed account registration to "Free Trial - Full Pro Version" instead of the Free version.
| Basic | Pro | Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 participants/session | 15 participants/session | 25 participants/session | |
| Yearly Subscription | US$ 149/year | US$ 249/year | US$ 399/year |
| Lifetime License | US$ 399 one-time | US$ 699 one-time | US$ 999 one-time |
After you have used your free trial for 14 days you will still be able to use your free registered account. However certain features are not available to free users after the trial has expired. These features include the scheduler, profile manager, whiteboard, recording, and URL push. After the trial has expired, if you wish to continue using Mikogo for commercial use and you would like to gain all the Pro Version features, please purchase a Mikogo business license.[11]
The Mikogo software can be used for free by private users for non-commercial and personal use. If you wish to use Mikogo for your business and for commercial purposes, we kindly ask that you purchase a business license. In other words, if you intend to use Mikogo for desktop sharing sessions with clients, colleagues, etc. as part of your business operations, you will need a Mikogo business license. On the other hand, if you use Mikogo simply for private use, such as desktop sharing with friends or assisting family via remote support, then you are welcome to use the free version of Mikogo. Private users can benefit from further features by registering for an account/free trial.[12]