ClickMeeting vs. Socialcast (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClickMeeting
Score 7.8 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
Socialcast (discontinued)
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Socialcast was an enterprise social networking and collaboration platform acquired by VMware in 2011. The platform allowed an organization's employees to share information and documents with co-workers in real time through a Facebook- or Twitter-like news feed. VMware announced its end of availability (EOA) effective May 2018.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
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
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Features
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Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
9.5
Ratings
18% above category average
Socialcast (discontinued)
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Ratings
High quality audio9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
9.9
Ratings
22% above category average
Socialcast (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Whiteboards9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
9.8
Ratings
17% above category average
Socialcast (discontinued)
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Ratings
Calendar integration9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with social media9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
9.3
Ratings
13% above category average
Socialcast (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Live chat9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Audience polling9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
9.5
Ratings
16% above category average
Socialcast (discontinued)
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Ratings
User authentication9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
-
Ratings
Socialcast (discontinued)
6.3
Ratings
20% below category average
Task Management00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings3.80 Ratings
Search00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Visual planning tools00 Ratings3.40 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
-
Ratings
Socialcast (discontinued)
7.5
Ratings
5% below category average
Chat00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Notifications00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Discussions00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Surveys00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
ClickMeeting
-
Ratings
Socialcast (discontinued)
5.7
Ratings
31% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings2.10 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Advanced security features00 Ratings5.80 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
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Small Businesses
Intermedia AnyMeeting Pro
Intermedia AnyMeeting Pro
Score 7.1 out of 10
Stackby
Stackby
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
JioMeet
JioMeet
Score 10.0 out of 10
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings
Score 8.4 out of 10
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
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7.7
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.9
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
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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Socialcast has been a great tool for FactSet. I would recommend it to any firm looking for an easy-to-use tool to centralize communication and collaborate on a global scale.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Had an easy to use interface.
  • The ability to opt in and out of various groups is great.
  • It works great for large companies with lots of people.
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Cons
  • 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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  • Mobile App does not provide enough functionality to be useful, but improvements have been made.
  • More workflow tools
  • More common business process apps
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Likelihood to Renew
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Beyond the value FactSet derives from using the platform, Socialcast (the firm) has been a good partner to FactSet. We've experienced very little downtime with the service and they have been responsive and fair with enhancement requests and questions
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Usability
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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The UX is its best feature
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Support Rating
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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Excellent support; of course not perfect. :-)
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Implementation Rating
It was very simple.
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Not applicable, as it is a SaaS platform with minimal implementation
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Alternatives Considered
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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CA Flowdock, Igloo and SocialCast are similar tools that deliver essential features to build an internal social network.
SocialCast is reliable and supported by VmWare. This can make people feel "safer".
SocialCast has also a clean interface where you can find options and features quickly. The interface is friendly and fast and is not annoying like the CA Flowdock interface (which opens a new tab/window in almost every place you click).
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • Definitely more organized project management and team collaboration.
  • Efficiency in carrying out tasks.
  • Creates a spirit of collaboration and friendliness among colleagues.
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ScreenShots

ClickMeeting Screenshots

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