Electa Live vs Neukol

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.

Neukol is a virtual classroom for interactive distance teaching and learning, with tools for presenting course materials and managing live lessons. Its whiteboard supports writing, drawing, typing, and image pasting; finished boards can be saved as courseware. Teachers can present uploaded slides, documents, audio, and video without screen sharing, and use a laser pointer and annotation pen. Other listed tools include quizzes, a timer, an answer buzzer, rewards, raised hands, chat, collaborative whiteboarding, and cloud recording with HD playback. Instructors and assistants can control participant muting, video layout, visibility, and access to screen sharing and the pen tool. Free includes two lessons per month, up to 15 participants, and 1 GB storage, with replays available for up to seven days. Pro costs $19.99 a month, billed annually, and allows up to 60 lesson hours monthly. Enterprise is pay as you go, with a prepaid start from 200 USD and Core API access. Neukol lists Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and API support.