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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Firebird

    N/AN/AN/A

    $650

    one-time fee

    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
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $650
    one-time fee
    Webex Meet
    $14.50
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Considered Both Products
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Would buy again
    562 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    480 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    574 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    344 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    421 Answers
    Features
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Firebird and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Firebird
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.3
    790 Ratings
    4% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.5784 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings7.8747 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings8.2712 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Firebird and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Firebird
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.3
    779 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings8.1677 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Firebird and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Firebird
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.1
    788 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings8.3746 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.4774 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings7.4320 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.5737 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings8.0668 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Firebird and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Firebird
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.4
    747 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings8.6725 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings8.5646 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings8.3651 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Firebird and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Firebird
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.5
    739 Ratings
    5% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.2691 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.5721 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.9431 Ratings
    User Ratings
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (802 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.9
    (48 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (106 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (447 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (422 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (109 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 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
    -
    (0 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
    FirebirdWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
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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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    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
    Firebird Conference Systems
    No answers on this topic
    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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