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We performed a comparison between Adobe Connect and Zoom 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. Zoom Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 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.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"I like Adobe Connect because of its flexibility.""The most critical feature is the POA, but Breakout sessions are definitely my favorite.""It trains providers for on-premise deployment in several locations.""Screen share and document share are good features.""It is straightforward to set up.""The solution can scale well.""The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability."

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"Some of the most valuable features are the performance and ease of use. Also, since everyone knows about and is familiar with Zoom, you don't need to teach them how to use it.""Simple and user-friendly; works on any device.""The biggest advantage with Zoom, compared to other similar products, is the simplicity.""It's pretty easy to connect to anybody through a scheduled meeting.""The product runs pretty smoothly so I haven't had to contact technical support.""It is a scalable solution.""The most valuable feature of Zoom is user-friendliness.""The product's initial setup phase was easy."

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Cons
"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.""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."

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"We use screen sharing, but sometimes it can be awkward because you might accidentally share the wrong screen, including personal ones. ......Similar to the integration between Google Calendar and Google Meet, having everything in one environment would be much more convenient for scheduling meetings.""I would like to see something like a virtual board or conference room where participants are seated around a virtual table, and pictures of them sitting on the chair or an avatar that the user can choose and control within that virtual world.""The user interface should be more straightforward and easy to use.""Zoom definitely has to be more secure, but I can't think of any anything else to change.""I'd like to have the recording functionality in the free version so that we don't need any licensing in order to access it.""We would like to have the ability to connect people using phone numbers so that non-Zoom users can join conversations.""They should improve the sharing file features from accessing the internal network. If we cannnot share our documents through this meeting, our meeting productivity will decrease dramatically. We need these features.""The next version should include features like conflict resolution and Version Control."

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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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  • "Zoom is a very cheaply priced video conferencing solution, and using this product has saved our business a lot of expense."
  • "There is a 40-minute time limit when you use the basic version, which is free."
  • "In the basic version, there is a 40-minute time limit on group meetings."
  • "Zoom is available with an open license that can support meetings of up to 40 minutes."
  • "The cost of Zoom has led me to use WeChat, instead."
  • "I have been using the free version of Zoom."
  • "The price is $149 USD yearly."
  • "We have an account but we are also using the free version."
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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:Hi @Krista Thompson ​ - Yes, LucidSpark is a much more nimble and, in some ways, user-friendly tool than LucidChart. LucidSpark is designed to do a better job managing multiple users participating… more »
    Top Answer:They use a licensing model based on a per-user basis for enterprise rather than per version or end device. For example, one user logging in from a handset can also log in from a phone, and it's still… more »
    Ranking
    13th
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    489
    Comparisons
    325
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    257
    Rating
    8.0
    1st
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    8,128
    Comparisons
    1,822
    Reviews
    35
    Average Words per Review
    441
    Rating
    8.3
    Comparisons
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    Compared 4% 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.

    Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Our easy, reliable cloud platform for video, phone, content sharing, and chat runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Message me to learn more about how Zoom can help your business or organization Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom_us.

    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
    Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Government17%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company26%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization87%
    University2%
    Computer Software Company1%
    Financial Services Firm1%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business3%
    Midsize Enterprise88%
    Large Enterprise9%
    Buyer's Guide
    Adobe Connect vs. Zoom
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Adobe Connect vs. Zoom and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Adobe Connect is ranked 13th in Virtual Meetings with 10 reviews while Zoom is ranked 1st in Virtual Meetings with 201 reviews. Adobe Connect is rated 8.6, while Zoom is rated 8.4. 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 Zoom writes "Easy to use and provides good video and sound quality". Adobe Connect is most compared with GoToMeeting, whereas Zoom is most compared with Webex, Skype for Business, Cisco TelePresence, TeamViewer and Office 365. See our Adobe Connect vs. Zoom report.

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