Elluminate Live! is a cross-platform web conferencing program developed by Elluminate Inc. Although used primarily for educational purposes, it is also used by training organizations and corporations.

Elluminate Live! includes multiple communication tools such as voice over IP, webcam and desktop sharing, remote desktop and whiteboard drawing.

Good Features

• Multiple choice (2-5 answers) polling with ability to publish and save results
• Voice, webcam, remote desktop, and screen sharing
• File sharing
• Recording capabilities
• Private/breakout rooms for small-group communication
• Whiteboard access can be restricted on a per-user basis
• Personal notes

Bad Features

• Long loading times (Java web start)
• Text-only notes
• Only one moderator
• Importing is limited to pre-created whiteboards
• "Monolithic" whiteboard (no way to view previous whiteboards)

Missing Features

• Free-response polling
• Layered whiteboard drawing
• Outline or zooming support