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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Webex 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 Webex vs. Zoom Report (Updated: March 2024).
767,847 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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Pros
"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.""I like Webex because it is easy to work with.""The implmentation of Webex is simple. It does not a lot of time.""It is a scalable solution.""One of the most valuable features of WebEx is that it's very quick for ad hoc meetings, and I use it all day, every day, for internal chat with my team. It's just a good platform.""You can configure whatever you want in great detail.""It is user-friendly."

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"The ability to make video calls is the solution's most valuable aspect.""The most valuable features of Zoom for enhanced team collaboration are its high video quality, comprehensive meeting features, and reliable performance.""The initial setup is straightforward.""The base infrastructure is robust.""It's got a simple, easy-to-understand user interface.""There are many valuables features of Zoom. The visibility is very good. The ability to see everyone that is talking and the indication spotlight of who the primary speaker is helpful. The solution is interactive, the participants are able to raise their hand, comment, give gestures, such as thumbs up or down.""The most valuable feature of Zoom is having the ability to be able to share your screen and chat whilst you're online.""Another advantage of Zoom is that it is easier to link a person that is not a Zoom user than it is with WebEx."

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Cons
"Webex is clunky and it's hard to use. It's not simple. Webex is probably the most user-unfriendly of all of them. Whenever you're trying to get on it, it's an absolute pain.""The solution at times is not stable.""I would like to see more integration, with respect to some more unified communication activities.""The product's price could be better.""To make Webex more competitive, I would suggest lowering the price and providing some of the same features that are in Teams or Zoom.""There is room for improvement in the chat history and search functionality in Webex, making it easier to find past conversations and commands by keywords.""I was in a meeting on the free version where there were no controls. You couldn't mute somebody or put it in dedicated speaker mode. It was an important meeting, and because of the lack of an ability to control who the speakers were, we got a version of a heckler. Well, it wasn't really a heckler per se. It was just somebody who thinks they know everything.""It would be better if it were more secure. I do expect Webex to keep up with hackers and their latest techniques."

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"Whiteboarding would allow me to utilize the screen to draw something, explain, and write something.""Sound is not an issue, however, with video I've always had issues when using the free service.""The security of the solution could improve.""Zoom could improve by extending the one-hour maximum session time in the free version.""Zoom could improve by being more user-friendly.""The solution can improve by having the option to be able to lock the primary speaker on high definition the entire time. Additionally, it would be a benefit to have easy Zoom room-like features for individuals using lightboards. There should be quick invitations and integration with Slack and Outlook.""Zoom could be improved by adding more dashboards.""There were several instances where we couldn't connect into a meeting just on video and then couldn't even dial-in."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "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: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.
    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:Zoom has helped me with collaboration and remote working.
    Top Answer:We use the free version of the product. We utilize it only three to four times a month.
    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
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    4,570
    Comparisons
    1,833
    Reviews
    14
    Average Words per Review
    320
    Rating
    7.8
    1st
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    Views
    8,420
    Comparisons
    1,933
    Reviews
    21
    Average Words per Review
    392
    Rating
    8.5
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
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    Overview

    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.

    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
    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.
    Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization79%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company26%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization86%
    University3%
    Computer Software Company1%
    Financial Services Firm1%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise81%
    Large Enterprise14%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business3%
    Midsize Enterprise87%
    Large Enterprise10%
    Buyer's Guide
    Webex vs. Zoom
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Webex vs. Zoom and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Webex is ranked 2nd in Virtual Meetings with 109 reviews while Zoom is ranked 1st in Virtual Meetings with 194 reviews. Webex is rated 8.0, while Zoom is rated 8.4. 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". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zoom writes "A solution that is worth the money and requires its users to go through an easy setup phase". Webex is most compared with Cisco Meeting Server, TeamViewer, Skype for Business, Cisco TelePresence and Huawei Video Conferencing Platform, whereas Zoom is most compared with Skype for Business, TeamViewer, Cisco TelePresence, Cisco Meeting Server and ON24 Platform. See our Webex vs. Zoom report.

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