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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Adobe Connect and Webex based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Meetings solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Adobe Connect vs. Webex Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Q&A Highlights
Question: Which is the best virtual learning platform?
Answer: If you're looking for just a basic meeting tool, Zoom will do just fine. You can also share your screen as well as choose the option to share presentations ( in your case, its the Digital manual). Cisco Webex is more for making video calls but some use it for training as well due to the fact that it was already used but I have experienced some latency (lag) with it. Anyone in the group viewing may correct me on this one. In terms of popularity, its Zoom and webex which are the most popular tools Blackboard and Adobe connect are more considered the virtual classroom technologies for teaching. They have many advanced features offering multi-classroom features which encourage students to engage differently. They are far less popular than zoom or webex. According to your requirements, I would encourage you to go towards Zoom. You can start by the free version and upgrade to the pro version depending on your requirements Also, it works seamlessly on laptop, IOS and Android devices Hope this helps. Also, note that this was a quick review and we are doing a more comprehensive review based on a per -component basis.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"I like Adobe Connect because of its flexibility.""It trains providers for on-premise deployment in several locations.""It is straightforward to set up.""The solution can scale well.""The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.""Screen share and document share are good features.""The most critical feature is the POA, but Breakout sessions are definitely my favorite."

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"The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use.""I have found the most valuable features to be the high quality of the video and the audio. Additionally, the graphical user interface is good and it is easy to use.""Webex is a reliable solution and has good video quality.""I like Webex because it is easy to work with.""The installation of Webex is simple. You only need to click an executable file to run it. it is very easy.""I like how Webex lets you zoom in and out on the presenter's screen. It's silly, but all the solutions have the same features, and I think WebEx is the only one that allows zoom.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the fact that it is easy to share screens, a major reason I chose it.""We can do the global meeting with this solution."

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Cons
"Other solutions have more marketing and more visibility. Nobody knows Adobe Connect exists.""We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement.""The price is a problem.""It needs faster and easier upgrades.""We would like to see support for exportable files that have been uploaded into Adobe Connect as templates for activities.""Interface and layout options could be improved.""Adobe's products are difficult to grasp."

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"I would like it if Webex's mobile interface had all the same application integration as the desktop. Maybe the applications work on mobile as well, but we have not tried it yet.""The solution could improve by having cross-platform compatibility. For example, if you wanted to have a call with someone with Microsoft Teams you could do it with Webex. Not everyone wants to use the same virtual meeting application.""Webex could improve the calling feature. It would be helpful to be able to call outside the IP environment.""I think it's very inconvenient to have to enter my email address all the time just to be a visitor.""It should be more integrated with third-party vendors.""The solution could improve by having better integration with other platforms.""Everybody these days uses virtual meeting solutions because we're all remote working. It would be a benefit if there were permanent collaboration spaces for projects. For example, the way Teams has its teams folders and shared locations. Webex is missing that feature, or maybe it has it and I'm not aware of it. However, it needs a permanent sharing location for when projects can get stored and can be a collaboration space as opposed to only a meeting space.""This service could be improved by implementing integration with Microsoft platforms. If you are on a call with Webex, you can get a call from Teams or Skype for Business without receiving any indication."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The purchasing process is complicated. It would be beneficial if it were more simplified."
  • "Adobe Connect is free of cost."
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  • "I have recently switched to a different solution. WebEx is more costly. There are equivalent solutions at a lower cost."
  • "The price of the license depends a lot on the type of service required and whether it is for the entire company or only for a few users."
  • "Licensing is subscription-based and the cost varies depending on how many minutes are included in the plan."
  • "The pricing of this solution is fine and I am satisfied with it."
  • "Price is the one area where Webex needs to improve relative to its competitors. It's difficult to sell to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) because of the license price."
  • "I believe the license to be monthly."
  • "There are no licensing fees."
  • "The price of the license for the solution could be less expensive."
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    Answers from the Community
    James P (Pat) Carlisle
    SYED AMIN - PeerSpot reviewerSYED AMIN
    Real User

    For training session Webex is best the best solution.

    Sen Akinchan - PeerSpot reviewerSen Akinchan
    Real User

    My comments about Zoom:


    The Pros:


    - It allows you to schedule any meeting and invites your meeting members at a particular date & time with Meeting Id & Password.
    - It allows organizing multiple meetings, to carry out online meetings, file sharing, webinars & group messaging.


    - Through the Zoom application, users are given the option to connect to more than one conference room, include more attendees remotely, and conduct face-to-face meetings.
    - Zoom offers both native mobile (iOS & Andrioid)and desktop versions that let users collaborate & connect remotely.
    - It allows us to record video chat and look at them at a later date & time.
    - Whiteboard is a good feature for having a meeting in which everyone can join to type or draw, and write.
    If we have a brainstorming-type meeting, we can share our own ideas with the whiteboard.
    - Zoom recently implemented a Microsoft Office add-in, which means we can now schedule Zoom meetings without having to go into the Zoom app.


    The Cons (from my experience using in Melbourne, Australia):


    - Have encountered Slow response sometimes when participants are joining from different geographical locations.


    - The Free Version allows having a conference call for 40 minutes. Price could be an issue for the Paid Version.

    Sen Akinchan - PeerSpot reviewerSen Akinchan
    Real User

    My comments about Zoom:


    The Pros:


    - It allows you to schedule any meeting and invites your meeting members at a particular date & time with Meeting Id & Password.
    - It allows organizing multiple meetings, to carry out online meetings, file sharing, webinars & group messaging.


    - Through the Zoom application, users are given the option to connect to more than one conference room, include more attendees remotely, and conduct face-to-face meetings.
    - Zoom offers both native mobile (iOS & Andrioid)and desktop versions that let users collaborate & connect remotely.
    - It allows us to record video chat and look at them at a later date & time.
    - Whiteboard is a good feature for having a meeting in which everyone can join to type or draw, and write.
    If we have a brainstorming-type meeting, we can share our own ideas with the whiteboard.
    - Zoom recently implemented a Microsoft Office add-in, which means we can now schedule Zoom meetings without having to go into the Zoom app.


    The Cons (from my experience using in Melbourne, Australia):


    - Have encountered Slow response sometimes when participants are joining from different geographical locations.


    - The Free Version allows having a conference call for 40 minutes. Price could be an issue for the Paid Version.




    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.
    Top Answer:We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement.
    Top Answer:We use Adobe Connect for communication purposes using messaging and video chat features.
    Top Answer:Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
    Top Answer:I use the solution for free because I don't use the solution's enterprise version.
    Top Answer:There could be more some AI-related features.
    Ranking
    13th
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    489
    Comparisons
    325
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    257
    Rating
    8.0
    2nd
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    4,394
    Comparisons
    1,717
    Reviews
    31
    Average Words per Review
    374
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
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    Compared 8% of the time.
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    Overview

    Why Adobe Connect?
    The most flexible, secure, extensible and feature-rich web conferencing product on the market.
    Customizable Interface
    Customizable - Design your own immersive experiences with custom pods, images & layouts to
    personalize and brand your virtual room.

    Engaging - Drive and measure audience engagement unlike any other tool. Add interactivity to
    your sessions with multiple chat pods, polls, quizzes, simulations, breakout
    rooms, games and more.

    Powerful - Leverage Backstage & Prepare Mode to allow presenters and hosts to collaborate behind the scene during live session. Leverage limitless functionality and extensibility with custom apps.

    Persistent - Create your virtual room once with the right layouts, pods and content and use it
    forever.

    Webex is designed to help companies improve communication and increase productivity with unlimited HD video meetings in shared meeting spaces.

    Companies can use Webex, a Cisco product, to collaborate with peers, share documents and other information, create high-impact webinars and online events, and present dynamic online courses. It can be tailored to your exact company needs and can be fully integrated with mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry.

    Sample Customers
    Blue Sky Broadcast, Wiley and Georgetown University, New South Wales (NSW) Schools, BMO Financial Group, The Ministry of Education, Church, Culture & Gender Equality in Greenland, HealthSTAR Communications, IDEXX Laboratories, Philips Healthcare
    Seagate Technology, Kohn Pedersen Fox, World Vision International, Glen Raven, University of Notre Dame, CEV Multimedia, The Food Group, LUMEDX, California Baptist University, and Georgetown University Law Center.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Government17%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization80%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise82%
    Large Enterprise14%
    Buyer's Guide
    Adobe Connect vs. Webex
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Adobe Connect vs. Webex and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Adobe Connect is ranked 13th in Virtual Meetings with 10 reviews while Webex is ranked 2nd in Virtual Meetings with 121 reviews. Adobe Connect is rated 8.6, while Webex is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Adobe Connect writes "User-friendly layout with a nice virtual meeting experience and good reliability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Webex writes "Used to conduct online third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings". Adobe Connect is most compared with GoToMeeting and Zoom, whereas Webex is most compared with Cisco Meeting Server, Skype for Business, TeamViewer, Zoom and Cisco TelePresence. See our Adobe Connect vs. Webex report.

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