BigBlueButton vs Electa Live

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Electa Live is a web-based virtual classroom and collaboration environment for teaching and training, available separately or as part of Electa LMS. Classroom tools include audio, interactive whiteboards, file and screen sharing, breakout rooms, chat, polls, and session recording with playback. Live video conferencing supports up to 7 video feeds. Teachers can schedule one-time or recurring classes, start meetings on the fly, and set open, individual, or group attendance permissions. Integration options include HTML widgets, a Moodle activity module, and an API for connecting an existing LMS, student management system, or content management system. The LMS supports paid courses and classes, with payment options including Stripe, 2Checkout, Braintree, PayPal, bank transfers, and checks. Electa describes Tutor and Easy configurations for individual trainers, and Professional for online schools, universities, and training organizations. Listed plans cost $29.90 a month, $39.90 a month, and $49.90 a month. A 14-day trial is available; there is no free plan. Electa says its LMS is managed and hosted in data centers in the US, Europe, and Asia.