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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Connect

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Connect is a web conferencing platform that enables users to create presentations, online training materials, and learning modules. The product is entirely Adobe Flash-based and has several add-ons for customizing its software to suit each users’ unique needs.

    $50

    per host/per month

    Webex Meetings

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AWebex Meetings is a video conferencing solution powering hybrid work. It enables a seamless collaboration experience and better results with meetings that are designed to give everyone the ability to engage no matter their location, language, or communication style.

    $14.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Editions & Modules
    Meetings
    $50
    per host/per month
    Webinars & Learning
    $130
    per host/per month
    Small Meetings
    Free
    Forever free for up to 3 participants
    Webex Meet
    $14.50
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Connect
    There is no doubt that Adobe Connect is far and above the best platform for training. Its complexity is overshadowed by the benefits it offers. Two examples are multiple chats and polls at the same time make the learning experience better for the learner.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe connect is cheaper than Zoom. There are so many features like multiple hosts and presenters who can collectively take over the meetings. You can also create polls or questionnaires in the form of quizzes. There is also a chat option. User engagement can easily be figured …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect comes in last place compared to the other platforms. Aesthetically it is very outdated and does not seem as modern as compared to the other platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect has a more professional feel, but Zoom is more user friendly. I’m not a fan of Webex at all.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Like I said, Adobe Connect is a monster product. There is likely no capability or feature you will want for if you purchase it. It is the most robust platform I've ever used. But there is a price for that, both in terms of dollars and complexity. And remember, unless all your …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect provides a higher level of participant interaction and flexibility in creating small groups and discussions. It also provides a consistent and persistent virtual meeting room where all content and engagement tools can be saved and reused. The ability to export and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Compared with Sliverlight, Connect is easier, faster to connect and has fair fewer dropped connects. WebEx offers better recordings, but is more expensive.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    I have used other products similar to Adobe Connect, but most had limitations that prevented it from being a good solution for our needs. Other virtual solutions, such as WebEx Meetings, are intended to facilitate meetings and do not have the number of sophisticated features …
    Chose Adobe Connect
    We found that WebEx was 'flat' when it came to training for extended periods of time. Deeper interactions created by AC with the course content, the instructors and, ultimately, with the students creates a successful class. A successful class means students that have been …
    Chose Adobe Connect
    When evaluating the Adobe Connect Software, we actually wanted to switch to Webcast Studio, but did not have enough time to set up the software before our next web conference. Adobe Connect's pricing was also better and ultimately our evaluation team lead decided that because …
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Meetings
    As Webex has been increasily moving away from document sharing we decided to migrate to a platform which is more compatile with a classroom environment. Adobe Connect
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings

    Cisco Webex Meetings offers user authentication and encryption along with the one time password, hence Webex is a more secure way of conducting conferences than the Adobe Connect product. Webex offers meeting recording/playback feature. Webex offers full screen/partial screen …

    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    Cisco works just as well as Adobe Connect and GoTo Meeting, but Adobe Captivate is far better for recording and editing. The level of editing far surpasses WebEx's capabilities.
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    I would say that I like WebEx much better than Adobe Connect, but not as much as Zoom. Zoom is fairly easier to use and has great features that are a little more student-friendly than Zoom. Adobe Connect on the other hand, is not as user friendly and definitely not as student …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    Comparing with Adobe Connect that we used before, Webex is much more convenient to use and user-friendly. Performance is also much better than Adobe Connect. The application issues, such as screen freeze, are much less frequent than with Adobe Connect. Starting a meeting is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    WebEx is so much more user friendly. The ability to pass control is smooth and additional features like chat and polling are much more intuitive than on Lync or Adobe Connect.
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    Webex is easy to use, secure and Cisco is a well-known company, brand. Some webex features don't exist in other alternatives like client view like in TV broadcasting, that gives such a perspective. Alternative apps's third party application pool/integrations are also expanding, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    I like the functionality and the fact that the interface is not overly-aggressive. It allows agents to step away from the other software and have a more pleasant experience when meeting with team managers. The color scheme is just right, simplicity at its core, and other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    I would say Webex and Adobe connect are very similar and somewhat equally good products. Launching Adobe Connect is simple and my experience with it has been good. I like the integration of Adobe products and find them easy to use. I find Skype for Business our new sharing tool …
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    Simple and well known, would classify as industry leader but not always as cost effective
    Incentivized
    Chose Webex Meetings
    Our company was already using WebEx meetings when I joined. I think they are helpful for big groups and easy enough if everyone has a login. It also allows to have multiple WebEx going on at the same time but with different log in details. I have however used other free …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    77%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    562 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    480 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    574 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    344 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    421 Answers
    Features
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Adobe Connect and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Webex Meetings
    8.2
    790 Ratings
    3% above category average
    High quality audio8.664 Ratings8.5784 Ratings
    High quality video7.164 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements6.855 Ratings7.8747 Ratings
    Mobile support9.042 Ratings8.2712 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Adobe Connect and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.6
    64 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Webex Meetings
    8.3
    779 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Desktop sharing7.964 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
    Whiteboards7.454 Ratings8.1677 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Adobe Connect and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Webex Meetings
    8.1
    788 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Calendar integration9.141 Ratings8.3746 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.556 Ratings8.4774 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.228 Ratings7.3320 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.460 Ratings8.5737 Ratings
    Slideshows7.251 Ratings8.0668 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Adobe Connect and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.6
    64 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Webex Meetings
    8.4
    747 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Live chat9.462 Ratings8.6725 Ratings
    Audience polling8.255 Ratings8.5646 Ratings
    Q&A8.252 Ratings8.2651 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Adobe Connect and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.8
    60 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Webex Meetings
    8.5
    739 Ratings
    5% above category average
    User authentication7.953 Ratings8.2691 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.260 Ratings8.4721 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.348 Ratings8.8431 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Small Businesses
    ClickMeeting
    Score7.7 out of 10
    ClickMeeting
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    JioMeet
    Score10 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.4 out of 10
    GlobalMeet Collaboration (discontinued)
    Score9.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (92 ratings)
    8.4
    (802 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    5.8
    (48 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (36 ratings)
    7.9
    (106 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (447 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (422 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (31 ratings)
    10.0
    (109 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    9.8
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (418 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe ConnectWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    Adobe Connect is wonderful for repeatable branded learning experiences or webinars. They allow for creating an event with a series of similar layouts. The ability to alter these are easy, and duplicating layouts makes for fast alterations. Changing between layouts also creates visual interest as learners see things shift. Adobe Connect also is great for accessibility, the captions allow for resizing and placing the captions in various sections. The recordings also can have a searchable transcript to get to the information you want fast. Adobe Connect allows for running fun games/events as well, there are lots of apps that make the experience unique, and allows for managing content on screen as you'd like.
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    Cisco
    The first reason is the ease of use and availability, which makes WebEx work for all. The quality of audio and video is adorable. As a business development associate, I must make an impression on the other side, and WebEx helps me make first impressions. A few features are complex for new users but can be resolved.
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • It's a quick method to exchange files, file, documents, and videos from a web app. Real-time conversation, and screen-sharing are all supported. It has a highly user-friendly interface. It is really simple to assist the teams.
    • Even team engagements is beneficial since it allows them to share their expertise with others, and the big benefit is the security of the rooms' access is fairly simple to manage.
    • The interface, which include features like notes, chat, pods, etc. When we're trying to gather rapid and exact information, simplify our work as much as possible.
    • Adobe Connect's features since they allow team members to express their ideas during meetings without causing disruptions, thereby bypassing the current international boundary of distance.
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    Cisco
    • Anywhere at anytime virtual meetings and conferences.
    • Secure collaboration end-to-end.
    • Webex Assistant, I like this feature every much.
    • Customizable layouts as needs arise.
    • Great User Interface (UI).
    • Historical capture of meetings.
    • The shape and gesture recognition features using AI.
    • Note-taking.
    • Close Captioning in various languages.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Nonetheless, Adobe Connect lacks the engagement monitoring, which can be critical for the management to oversee.
    • Besides, Adobe Connect has no certification management, which is essential in the current education or training field.
    • Lastly, Adobe Connect has no offline editing tool, hence, when the internet connection is not there, many things can not be conducted effectively.
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    Cisco
    • Only a few options are there for non-verbal feedback like hand raising or emoji reactions. They should work on it as expressing understanding or agreement would help collaborate with the cross-functional teams.
    • More options for creating custom workflows and integrations with internal tools would be helpful and the whiteboard also looks basic compared to other similar tools. I think, adding features like sticky notes and freehand drawing would be a great boost.
    • The mobile app is functional but I find it less intuitive and feature-rich compared to the desktop version. Should have parity in features and a more user-friendly interface will become more helpful for mobile users like me who sometimes conduct or attend meetings on the go.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    The longer you use Adobe Connect, the longer you are likely to use it. Because you can build more and more resources over time, creating rooms that you re-use, recorded content you can repurpose, and tools that form the basis of ever increasing productivity, the more you use Connect, the more productive you become. Unlike competing products where, with every meeting you essentially start over -- setting up your resources for each meeting -- in my Connect rooms, I have highly tuned tools to accomplish my knowledge transfer goals. When I want to conduct another session - I send a link out to the appropriate room and instantly we are all focusing on getting a job done together. This ability of Adobe Connect to make you productive at an ever quickening rate is a competitive advantage
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    Cisco
    Because Webex Meetings is known for its consistent performance, with high quality audio and video that works well even in low bandwidth situations. This makes it a dependable tool for both small and large meetings without worrying about technical glitches. Also, the platform is easy to navigate, both for meeting hosts and participants. Features like screen sharing, chat, and breakout rooms are intuitive
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    Usability
    Adobe
    I gave it a 6 because it does have lots of functionality, has a strong brand and reputation following, etc. but it does have its glitches and experiences with low bandwidth issues. I believe it has more features than my organization fully leverages, so some of those pieces haven't been explored yet. But there are opportunities for improvement in their online resource support, stability at high usages as well.
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    Cisco
    Webex Meetings does not provide enough audio feedback for users with visual disabilities to properly navigate the tool. Students, faculty, and staff who are blind or have low vision may not be able to use Webex Meetings. Users with motor disabilities that navigate via keyboard, may not be able to navigate the web conferencing session enough to participate fully.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    So personally I have never faced any kind of meeting unavailability issue while scandaling meeting with WebEx the bandwidth is really good and in terms of application performance the same is my opinion what I mentioned for availability it is good and the objective of communication is quite fruitfully achieved with a simple and effective product like WebEx which is often bundled with the purchase of course which is which we have at our company and great discount is being offered so it is easy on our pocket. I really don't have any specific errors which have faced I should mention over here the operation or application uses is quite smooth.
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    Performance
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We use browsers to join Webex Meetings and it is very good no issue also appears from Webex APP is very organized and does not consume more resources of PC so no issues appeared. We join audio and video in many ways, all of which are good. We integrated it with active Microsoft Exchange with easy deployment.
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    The customer support of Adobe connect is professional and well-skilled for resolving our minor and major issues. Moreover, it has almost all the features that will provide you a secure connection, with people across the world. Education institutes can also implement this software. On the basis of its quality and technology, I will surely advise you to try it once.
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    Cisco
    The support cases can be opened instantly. The support engineers can support you via Telephone, E-Mail, WebEx Meetings, and My favorite WebEx application.24X7 Availability of the engineers. Step-by-step guidance is available by an engineer. https://help.webex.com/ - Great Site for instant FAQ's. https://status.webex.com/ - Is helpful to identify the updated schedule of WebEx or to know the server status of WebEx services.
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    In-Person Training
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    It was straight to the point and very informative. effective training often includes clear explanations, hands-on practice opportunities, time for questions and answers, real-world examples, and follow-up support. If you're trying to assess the quality of a specific training session, you might consider these factors. For organizations looking to assess the quality of their in-person training, it's best to solicit feedback directly from the participants. This can be done through anonymous surveys or feedback sessions, enabling the organization to gather firsthand information and improve future training sessions accordingly.
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    Online Training
    Adobe
    The ability to have most of the functionality of a full LMS at a fraction of the cost is huge. I can create manage and deploy both synchronous and asynchronous training based on the situation and all of my training is tracked through a series of easily created reports
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    Cisco
    It was very interactive and well explained. The trainor is very much knowledgeable of the product. He was able to answer all of our inquiries in a timely and professional manner. There were lots of exercises done during the duration of the training to ensure that we have a better view on what to expect from the product.
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    Prices do not seem to vary much among resellers of the Adobe Connect hosted license; the only price variation you're likely to find are among the audio providers. When implementing, you may also wish to look into expanding the amount of storage you are allowed on the server to avoid any problems later on as your library of files starts to build up
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    Cisco
    That we needed complex implementation that we didn't get tells me 2 things: 1) the product was not designed in a way that "just worked" like some of its peers (Zoom / BlueJeans) and 2) had our company defined actual user needs and validated / verified that they had bought something that matched those, we would have pursued features / designs more closely aligned with what the product actually does: screen share, sometimes video, definitely VOIP audio (always an option regardless of license), and easy recording and retrieval of meetings.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    Actually, it was the other way around....we were using Adobe Connect, company-wide, then switched over to Zoom, mostly, I think, as a cost-cutting measure. But some Learning & Development folks campaigned to be allowed to retain some Adobe Connect licenses (for example, one L&D area had literally over 250 room layouts that their course facilitators could just jump into and use to deliver a course on short notice), which also allows some of us to continue to publish Presenter and Captivate modules to the Adobe server. (But, even those of us who still have Adobe Connect licenses use Zoom for most regular business meetings.)
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    Cisco
    The ability to transfer multimedia files directly into the platform and a very robust free plan helped me make the decision to try out Webex Meetings. Easy to set up in a company environment and accessible once the learning curve and sign up process are complete. In-platform web navigating is also a nice feature when onboarding new staff or doing market research.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We use the free version of Webex Meetings to allow us to connect with suppliers/vendors that demand Webex Meetings be used for collaboration.
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    Scalability
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I work for a Fortune 500 company with many employees so I can testify to its usability for large corporations. In addition, I use the software within my small team of sales reps so it is always usable on a small scale as well. In my eyes, this tool is scalable for businesses of all sizes without any hiccups or issues.
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    Professional Services
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    It is a user friendly application. We have had no adoption problems within the company.
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Save on time - our instructors and people that use the platform can teach more classes and more often than in-person training and time traveling.
    • We cut down on spending. When we offer training using Connect - we do not have to spend on meals, hard copy materials, and reserving a venue to deliver training.
    • We increase our training sales significantly but offering Connect as an alternative - any unforeseen cancellations to a public class can result in transferring to a remote online Connected class.
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    Cisco
    • The costly nature of individual accounts across multiple schools made it difficult to maintain the budget when our student population grew exponentially.
    • Often communicated to clients and stakeholders that we were a trustworthy and elevated provider.
    • Limited engagement and interactive features with students often contributed to complaints around student engagement and buy-in.
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