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We performed a comparison between HCL Sametime and Webex based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I can view the status and availability of colleagues or team members, which makes it easy to approach them when they are available."

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"The solution is very valuable for conference calls, as a lot of businesses are switching from work-from-home.""One of the most valuable features of Webex was that it was easy to use and there were no hassles.""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.""The video quality is good.""Lag-free video communication and virtual meeting software which runs smoothly.""Great quality of sound, quality of pics and video.""The most valuable feature is that you can host presentations with a lot of attendees.""In terms of stability, the solution is reliable."

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Cons
"The webinar should be integrated into Sametime for a larger number of participants."

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"I do not like the solutions functions.""The solution at times is not stable.""The performance is not always good and could be improved.""The solution is heavy and slow.""Although we utilize it for team collaboration, it's not very efficient. Most people don't bother turning on their video during meetings. We feel stuck in the past, relying on outdated technology.""Webex's stability could be improved.""The solution should come as a big client for the system. It should be able to be used just like chat software when necessary, similar to instant messaging.""We have had issues where some of the invited participants are not able to join the meeting."

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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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    Top Answer:Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:The accessibility of the share screen option provided by the product is an area of concern where improvements are required.
    Ranking
    26th
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    156
    Comparisons
    107
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    2nd
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    4,570
    Comparisons
    1,833
    Reviews
    14
    Average Words per Review
    320
    Rating
    7.8
    Comparisons
    Cisco Meeting Server logo
    Compared 18% of the time.
    TeamViewer logo
    Compared 17% of the time.
    Skype for Business logo
    Compared 16% of the time.
    Zoom logo
    Compared 16% of the time.
    Cisco TelePresence logo
    Compared 8% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Lotus Sametime, IBM Lotus Sametime
    Cisco Spark
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    Overview

    HCL Sametime. Secure Conversations Across Any Device ​

    Your company can’t afford to take any data risks, but your teams still need to be able to interact and react quickly, wherever they are working. Sametime offers modern instant messaging, file-sharing, and online meetings with the proven security your business can trust.

    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
    Connect2Cloud, Superior Group, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Seaward, The City of Fort Worth, Christian Brothers Services, Berlitz, Deutsche Notes User Group, Danske Fysioterapeuter, Slumberland, La Vacanza, Rheinmetall AG
    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
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization79%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Government3%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise81%
    Large Enterprise14%
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    HCL Sametime is ranked 26th in Virtual Meetings while Webex is ranked 2nd in Virtual Meetings with 113 reviews. HCL Sametime is rated 8.0, while Webex is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of HCL Sametime writes "Easily communicate and share files with colleagues". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Webex writes "Used to conduct online third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings". HCL Sametime is most compared with Zoom, whereas Webex is most compared with Cisco Meeting Server, TeamViewer, Skype for Business, Zoom and Cisco TelePresence.

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