Adobe Connect vs. ClickMeeting

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Connect
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
Adobe 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
ClickMeeting
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
ClickMeeting is a webinar solution formerly owned by GetResponse, an email marketing software company. ClickMeeting's online meeting and collaboration tools are designed to support the sales, marketing, e-learning, and training needs of business of all sizes.
$25
up to 25 attendees
Pricing
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
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
Live 25
$25
up to 25 attendees
Live 50
$35
up to 50 attendees
Automated 25
$40
up to 25 attendees
Automated 50
$45
up to 50 attendees
Live 100
$60
up to 100 attendees
Automated 100
$75
up to 100 attendees
Live 200
$119
up to 200 attendees
Live 500
$139
up to 500 attendees
Automated 200
$145
up to 200 attendees
Enterprise
$165
500 - 5000
Automated 500
$179
up to 500 attendees
Live 1000
$239
up to 1000 attendees
Automated 1000
$279
up to 1000 attendees
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDetailed enterprise pricing on demand.
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Community Pulse
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
Features
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Connect
7.9
Ratings
1% below category average
ClickMeeting
9.6
Ratings
19% above category average
High quality audio8.60 Ratings9.80 Ratings
High quality video7.10 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements6.80 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Mobile support9.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Connect
7.6
Ratings
4% below category average
ClickMeeting
9.9
Ratings
22% above category average
Desktop sharing7.90 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Whiteboards7.40 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Connect
7.9
Ratings
5% below category average
ClickMeeting
9.8
Ratings
17% above category average
Calendar integration9.10 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.50 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Integrates with social media7.20 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.40 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Slideshows7.20 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Connect
8.6
Ratings
5% above category average
ClickMeeting
9.3
Ratings
13% above category average
Live chat9.40 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Audience polling8.20 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Q&A8.20 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Connect
8.8
Ratings
8% above category average
ClickMeeting
9.6
Ratings
17% above category average
User authentication7.90 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions9.20 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Confidential attendee list9.30 Ratings9.90 Ratings
User Ratings
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
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9.9
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(0 ratings)
9.5
(0 ratings)
Availability
5.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.5
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.5
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.9
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe ConnectClickMeeting
Likelihood to Recommend
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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ClickMeeting is highly suitable for large-scale webinars, remote training sessions, team meetings, and non-profit outreach events due to its robust features and user-friendly interface. However, for small team meetings or highly interactive workshops, a simpler or more specialized platform might be preferable. Also, its performance could be impacted in areas with limited or unstable internet connections. Overall, it's an excellent tool for remote communication and collaboration, but its suitability may depend on the specific needs and circumstances.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Branding. Most platforms don't allow you the same flexibility in branding the webinar room as ClickMeeting. This makes your visitors enjoy a seamless experience from your website to your webcasts.
  • Lightweight. There are no downloads required from the viewer's end at all (unlike other major platforms). This allows for a quick, easy experience for everyone logging in for the first time. It also eliminates many firewall issues that may exist on workplace computers.
  • Customizable. You can literally reshape the way the presentation screen appears for your webcasts, with the ability to save different layouts and reuse them based on your needs. This makes it easy to execute several different types of web-based events without trying to fit your presentation model into a specific mold.
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Cons
  • No virtual background option
  • Without multiple screens, you can't really see the room while you're screen sharing, making it harder (but not impossible) to monitor chat, and, I think, not possible to see others' webcams.
  • No "call me" feature.
  • Very expensive!
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  • Export Quality - Isn't the best, we upgraded our plan and still didn't see a difference
  • No sound bugs in the last presentation - Still haven't gotten to the bottom of this but at 3 separate times, our webinar lost sound for what seemed to be no reason.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Usability
I give this rating because the connectivity issue is way too big of an issue for me. The reception connectivity issue even though I'm hardwired to my internet is constantly dropping to the point where my trainer is constantly cutting out. And I know it's not an internet issue on my end because I have a very high amount of connectivity with my internet provider here in Ontario Canada. I have one of the highest download and upload packages that you can get with my service provider. And I'm able to surf the Internet and use all of the programs connected to our VPN without any issues whatsoever.
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ClickMeeting solves many problems related to the organization of online meetings. Thanks to this platform, you can easily connect with other people from anywhere in the world without leaving your home. This saves time and travel costs. ClickMeeting also enables interactive exchange of information, presentations and documents, which allows for more effective teamwork. Additionally, the platform offers features such as meeting recording, allowing you to easily store and share information. ClickMeeting also provides high quality audio and video, which allows for smooth and effective online communication. All these benefits translate into time savings and increased work efficiency.
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Support Rating
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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ClickMeeting has never disappointed. This platform made us organize webinars and trainings for our target groups more often. Our internal communication has also improved thanks to the use of this tool. ClickMeeting responds to all our need and we are very glad that we decided to use it. It is a cost-effective tool which is quite important for NGO.
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Online Training
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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Implementation Rating
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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It was very simple.
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Alternatives Considered
Adobe Connect has a feature for event management, which ensures even a bigger number of players can be involved in any meeting. There is a private chat option from Adobe Connect, which is instant, and effective. Adobe Connect has a mobile access option, with high compatibility, and other programs may lack the ability. Finally,. Adobe Connect supports surveys, and polls can easily be executed from the program
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In addition to its benefits for staff meetings and online courses, ClickMeeting offers a range of teaching tools that enhance the learning experience. These tools allow for interactive presentations, real-time collaboration, and engaging multimedia content. Furthermore, ClickMeeting's optimized video streaming capabilities minimize delays, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted learning environment for students.
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Return on Investment
  • Overall, the investment has been alright and has made sense. I'm not privy to all of the numbers, but it seems like the ROI has been fine. It's resolved most issues regarding virtual conferencing.
  • It does sound like Adobe is on the expensive end versus other competitor platforms, so smaller organizations may not be suited for this platform.
  • Some competitor platforms may offer more features and more robust experiences, with a more user-friendly user interface as well.
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  • At the webinars I organize, I have between 50% and 70% of the attendees from the list of all those signed up! This is a very high conversion rate, which I achieve by automatically sending out reminders about the upcoming webinar. Yesterday the success rate was 20% attendance.
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ScreenShots

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