Compare AVChat, FlashComs, 123FlashChat, VideoWhisper

Compare and review top 4 group video chat / conferencing  / communication scripts.

Video Conferencing Solution

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;AVChat;FlashComs;123FlashChat;VideoWhisper

Group Conference Application;AVChat;FlashComs Chat;123 Flash Chat;Video Conference

License Price~~(unlimited users, full features);$799;$499/$1299;$499-$4799;$250

Trial~~(evaluate, develop);15 days;5 users;30 days, 10 users;10 users

WordPress Plugin;+$49;Discontinued;Free;Free

Joomla Integration;+$49;Free;Free;Free

Installation;Included;+$150;for $1499+ license;Included

Updates;3 months;12-24 months then 30% license price;$250;Free Unlimited

Support;3 months;6 months,24 months (for $1299 license);Not specified;No time limit

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Extra Video Communication Features

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;AVChat;FlashComs;123FlashChat;VideoWhisper

Event Broadcast ~~(1 Way); by disabling user cams in group chat; not documented;for $1499+ license or +$249 module; dedicated Live Streaming app (included)

Video Recording ~~Application ;  HDFVR +$245; Video Recorder +$199/$249; N.A.; Video Recorder (included)

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Setting up VideoWhisper RTMP on Influxis

If you have a FMS account with Influxis, use these instructions for setting up a new application:

1. Create application from Tools > New App Builder or My Applications > Add New Application. Use any name i.e. “videowhisper” and save generated rtmp path.

2. From Tools > File Manager / File Admin edit videowhisper/main.asc file and make sure it has the contents of videowhisper/main.asc (open it with notepad or other text editor). If needed select all from text editor (CTRL+A), copy (CTRL+C), move to form, select all from there (CTRL+A), paste from clipboard (CTRL+V).
Get VideoWhisper FMIS rtmp side from Downloads : RTMP VideoWhisper Applications > FMIS .

3. From Account Settings > Domain Permissions, Set Referring Domain(s), Add New Domain – add your domain that hosts the flash (i.e. your-domain.com)

4. Reset the VHost for your Influxis account so it loads new applications or updates.
In your Influxis account go to My Applications > FCS Administration Console: Connect then go to Maintenance : Adaptor / VHost: Restart .