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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BuzzCast

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ABuzzCast supports flagship events for clients such as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Uber, Fiserv, Carnival, The World Travel and Tourism Council, and AES. Crafted specifically to handle the needs of top tier production companies and their enterprise clients, BuzzCast is focused on three core pillars: Scalability Security Service Built from the ground up on the newest AWS Serverless…N/A

    Webex Events (formerly Socio)

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AWebex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.N/A
    Pricing
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsBuzzCast offers an annual subscription based pricing model. Calculations are based on number of attendees, numbers of event and rehearsal days, streaming usage and level of production support you require. Our suite of leading edge features are yours to utilize for the duration of the annual license.—
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    Community Pulse
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
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    BuzzCast
    Chose BuzzCast
    BuzzCast was definitely the most high touch and the attention we received right from the intro call was impressive. We always felt like the only client (despite knowing there are MANY other events happening simultaneously) and the team was incredibly responsive and proactive …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    63 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    60 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    64 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    Features
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    10 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings8.210 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings8.510 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.3
    9 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.87 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.77 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.4
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.47 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.5
    8 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Branding options00 Ratings8.27 Ratings
    Attendee list export00 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of BuzzCast and Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Feature
    BuzzCast
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    7.8
    9 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Livestreaming00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Audience engagement00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Event recording00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Virtual booths00 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Networking00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Event analytics00 Ratings8.18 Ratings
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    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Small Businesses
    BigMarker
    Score6 out of 10
    Whova
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Splash
    Score6.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Zoom Events & Webinars
    Score8.5 out of 10
    CrowdCompass
    Score6.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (9 ratings)
    8.8
    (60 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuzzCastWebex Events (formerly Socio)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BuzzCast
    BuzzCast is great for large, complex online events - especially during the pandemic when it's been hard or impossible to gather folks in person. If you only need a smaller group of 5 or 10 people, BuzzCast is probably overkill. Once you have lots of people / multiple sessions, or want to capture and save presentations for later, you'll want to start looking at BuzzCast.
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    Cisco
    WebEx Events is a great tool for hosting both an event website and an onsite event app. If you are looking to integrate an on onsite and online event, they have this capability, as well. The staff is always very helpful and I am able to get answers to my questions in a timely manner
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    Pros
    BuzzCast
    • The BuzzCast platform was excellent in every way.
    • The platform is sleek and easy to use, both the backend and the UX.
    • The entire team at BuzzCast is supportive and works hard to make your event a complete success.
    • Building and deploying the conference was made easy by the expertise and hard-working BuzzCast staff.
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    Cisco
    • It has quite a few optional and customizable features that can be utilized.
    • It's easy to integrate your existing tools like Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.
    • It's flexible in the way that you upload content in that you can enter things one at a time on the website, or use a spreadsheet to upload a larger amount of content.
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    Cons
    BuzzCast
    • Within the platform it would be great to have direct access to make edits changes (I believe this functionality is in process)
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    Cisco
    • Sometimes I feel like it uses too many resources and makes my computer go slower
    • Chats of the webinar dissappear by default, but sometimes important info is shared and could be nice to have the option to save it
    • The quality of the video gets chosen by webex by default, sometimes maybe it would be nice to get the option to fix manually what's the minimum quality you want. Just to not talk with pixels
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BuzzCast
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Of course something could happen to our orgs ability to put on a conference or Socio could fundamentally change their product or their customer service - but barring any magor shift there is nothing that is even close to competing for our attention here.
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    Usability
    BuzzCast
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Some Android users could not get the app to work, so they had to use the web-based version of our conference guide. Most functionality was still there, but they could not pull up the QR code, which impeded the registration process. The presence of the log in with Apple ID button caused issues because most work emails were not attached to Apple ID, which caused access issues.
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    Support Rating
    BuzzCast
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Socio (now WebexEvents) is one of two products I use that gets customer service right. Not only can you get an answer from an actual person quickly during business hours - but if you are asking after hours, you know the response will be waiting for you in the morning. Not only are they fast, but they are also smart about their products and customers. There is very little back and forth trying to explain the problem I am having, or the new way I am trying to use their product, that may even be novel for them.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BuzzCast
    BuzzCast platform has the most amount of features that our events require (public chat/private chat, breakouts, auto-scrolling agenda). The entire platform is built and designed so that it's intuitive for our viewers and they are shown exactly how to operate the platform in under a minute. The quality of the stream is superior. The BuzzCast team is great to work with and are true partners who are all solution-oriented.
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    Cisco
    We have used multiple virtual event platforms in the past, as well as trialed several. We ultimately decided on Webex due to the aesthetics of the website, the incredibly easy build-out process, the 24/5 support, the user-friendly front-end interface, the multiple ways to monetize sponsorships, and ultimately... the price. The value for what you get is incredible compared to other platforms.
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    Return on Investment
    BuzzCast
    • BuzzCast enabled one of my clients to deliver an investors' meeting that resulted in a $10 billion increase in market cap
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    Cisco
    • By Webex Events (formerly Socio) supporting virtual events, a lot of resources are saved and chances of physical interruptions eliminated.
    • The virtual events supported by Webex Events (formerly Socio) accommodates a multitude or huge audience, which makes the company known globally.
    • The live streaming of the conducted event ensure a wide coverage and minimal resources are required.
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    ScreenShots

    BuzzCast Screenshots

    Screenshot of custom landing page for long time clients The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges eventScreenshot of Adding eCommerce capabilities to your BuzzCast exhibitor booths or being able to accept donations at your annual fundraising gala is just one of many many features we offer.Screenshot of BuzzCast offers a wide range of 3D rendered exhibitor booth options. Booth attendees can do things like join a video meeting or demo, schedule a meeting on the booth owners calendar, fill out check in forms for lead generation, visit websites, check out special offers & more.Screenshot of BuzzCast's Watch Party feature!!  enough said.Screenshot of custom 3D exhibitor hall entrance lobby's are a spectacular addition to any event. BuzzCast's talented in-house designers can create magic virtual environmentsScreenshot of Public chat. Private chat. Emojis. Likes. You'll like it!

    Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio)  Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.