Lync Online [EOL] vs Webex comparison

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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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    2nd
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
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    Rating
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    Overview

    Lync Online is a communications application that delivers multiple channels for receiving,sending, and sharing data from one individual or group to another. Instant messaging, web conferencing, and screen sharing are a few of the communication methods used within this service. Based on a cloud commuting system, Lync Online can connect members of a team with one another in a reliable and engaging way. It is part of the umbrella system called Office 365, which also houses SharePoint online, Exchange email, and Microsoft Office Online products.

    Some of the important features of the Lync Online service include:

      - IM service with multiple connection capabilities. -This allows the connection to be clearer, faster, and more readily available when the customer wants to communicate.

      - Video conference calling for one-on-one communications or larger, group meetings.- Audio conferencing is also available for customers who need this simpler function. Web conferencing is another possibility for group members who enjoy annotation, note taking, and other convenient in-meeting tools.

      - Peer to peer file transfers.- This makes for a more efficient sharing system as no email uploading or downloading is required.

    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
    Adventist Health System,Cargill, and Sungard.
    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.
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization79%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise81%
    Large Enterprise14%
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    Lync Online [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Virtual Meetings while Webex is ranked 2nd in Virtual Meetings with 104 reviews. Lync Online [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Webex is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Lync Online [EOL] writes "Pro: Comes with most office online plans ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Webex writes "Easy to set up and connects users remotely with others without a glitch; has a user-friendly platform and good technical support". Lync Online [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Webex is most compared with Cisco Meeting Server, TeamViewer, Zoom, Skype for Business and Cisco TelePresence.

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