Telco specialist pre-Sales Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Impressive streaming quality, reliable, and quick installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Webex are the depth of the tone and the quality of the picture. I find them better than Teams or Zoom."
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

Webex is used mainly for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Webex are the depth of the tone and the quality of the picture. I find them better than Teams or Zoom.

What needs improvement?

Webex could improve the sharing features.

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex since it was released, approximately 20 years ago.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of Webex is good. I have a very good home bandwidth, the stability isn't an issue.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The biggest Webexsession I have ever done was with approximately 120 people, but typically the sessions are between 15 and 20 people.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used other similar solutions, such as Teams and Zoom.

How was the initial setup?

I did not do the implementation of Webex. However, it took one or two minutes to be installed.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex an eight out of ten.

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Senior Trusted Advisor LoB Banking at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Free version available, simple to implement, but could function better
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found Webex to be stable."
  • "I do not like the solutions functions."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Webex for video conferencing.

I'm invited to the meeting by the corporation I'm speaking to, and they set up the meetings, add people, and do the limitations. I do not do this.

What needs improvement?

I do not like the solutions functions.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for many years. I did not use it very often, I use it approximately once a month.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found Webex to be stable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Microsoft Teams and Zoom and I have found that Webex is one of the better solutions.

How was the initial setup?

Webex is easy to implement.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am using the free version of Webex.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex a six out of ten.

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System Architect, SCRUM Product Owner at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Useful for virtual meetings, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "A valuable feature of Webex is that it's good for direct communication. In general, I'm satisfied."
  • "Webex's stability could be improved. It crashes very often. The user interface could also be improved to be more modern because it looks outdated."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Webex is virtual meetings. We also use it for direct communication and phone replacement. 

I think this solution is cloud-based. 

What is most valuable?

A valuable feature of Webex is that it's good for direct communication. In general, I'm satisfied. 

What needs improvement?

Webex's stability could be improved. It crashes very often. The user interface could also be improved to be more modern because it looks outdated. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for maybe five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is not so good. It crashes very often. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm not in charge of expanding or scaling, but for me, it works fine. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex a seven out of ten because it crashes sometimes. I would recommend Webex to others considering implementation, but I would advise that they evaluate different solutions and take what works best for a particular use case. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Assistant Engineer at Harel Mallac Technologies Ltd
Real User
User friendly, straightforward installation, but more dashboards needed
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "The solution could improve by having more dashboards and enhancing the processing speed."

    What is our primary use case?

    This solution is used for virtual meetings.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is user-friendly.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution could improve by having more dashboards and enhancing the processing speed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Webex for approximately three years.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I have approximately 50 using the solution in my organization. We have plans to increase the usage of the solution.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have used Microsoft Teams.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward. 

    What about the implementation team?

    I am able to do the implementation of Webex.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Pre Sales Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    More stable than most, but too pricey for small businesses and support is subpar
    Pros and Cons
    • "What I value most about Webex is its stability compared to other solutions."
    • "Webex support is not good. When we try to open a ticket, it takes approximately 24 hours. With Microsoft, we get support within two or three hours."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Webex for our critical or government customers, and when we're dealing with complex network infrastructure.

    What is most valuable?

    What I value most about Webex is its stability compared to other solutions. Webex comes from Cisco, which is a good brand. The name itself is a selling point.

    What needs improvement?

    They have a feature that is amazing but it's not implemented properly. It's called Profile Insight and it's similar to LinkedIn. Before you join a meeting, you can see the background of the person. But the problem is the implementation. There is so much missing information. This could be integrated with LinkedIn or something so it can produce more information about the person you're meeting with. Also, they've been announcing that they will add AI translation since 2019, but we're still not seeing that upgrade. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been working with Webex for more than five years.

    How are customer service and support?

    Webex support is not good and I can really only give them one star for support. Cisco is now transitioning from hardware-based infrastructure to software. So when you are migrating, you see the videos, user manual, configuration guidelines, etc. and it all looks simple, but when we start implementing, we face some integration issues. And when we try to open a ticket, it takes approximately 24 hours. With Microsoft, we get support within two or three hours. Zoom also has very good support. And unfortunately, they are selling the package of support separately, so we can't know what level of support we will get. But that's including with the license itself. So in this case, since they are similar to Microsoft, Zoom, Slack, and others, they should have the same support services.

    How was the initial setup?

    There is some confusion for our customers who use Webex for the first time. Webex has two software products that are similar: Webex Teams and Webex Meetings. Webex Teams comes with the default license even if you didn't purchase it. If you have a Webex Meetings license, you get both. When they are installing Webex Teams for the first time, they are unable to join the meeting. When they install and they search on Google for "Webex Meetings installation," the first download option on the Webex website is Webex Teams. To join a meeting as a new user, you have to install Webex Meetings not Webex Teams.

    We constantly deal with this confusion. It costs us time especially when we're dealing with a critical client who working from a remote site. So they install the first Webex and it does not work. Then they have to install the other one. So sometimes we have to send the link directly to him. So we only experience this kind of confusion with Webex, not in other vendors I believe.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    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. It's not very competitive with a product like Microsoft Teams because that is bundled with Microsoft 365, so the price will be lower. With SMBs, we face an issue when we try to sell Webex as a stand-alone product. It's easier to sell if it is packaged with Cisco infrastructure, IP phones, CallManager, and everything else. So they need to consider the needs of SMBs in their pricing. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I give Webex a six out of 10, which I think is fair. They offer flexibility with every vendor, but there are issues with support and integration. Then there is the issue of price, which isn't affordable for SMBs.

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    Owner at Apply Solutions
    Real User
    Great sound quality and great quality on pics and videos
    Pros and Cons
    • "Great quality of sound, quality of pics and video."
    • "Price is a little high."

    What is our primary use case?

    Our primary use case of this solution is for internal company meetings. We are customers of Webex and I'm the owner.

    What is most valuable?

    The best features of this product are the quality of sound, quality of pics and video. I think it's a very good software.

    What needs improvement?

    The price of the solution could be slightly reduced. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using this solution for two months. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was very straightforward. No bugs or glitches. We have between five and 10 users in the company. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Network & Unified Collaboration Leader at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Messaging, meeting, and delivery calling are now easier from the cloud, but the product is not very user-friendly

    What is most valuable?

    Improved collaboration.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Cisco Spark has changed the concept of team messaging and communication in a very dramatic way. Messaging, meeting, and delivery calling are now easy from the cloud. This app also ensures security of the users by providing an encrypted and feasible chance for enterprise-wide engagement. The part I like best is that I can communicate with team members easily and also can have private chats outside the main room. Users can share content in a meeting, when in a call, or when messaging anyone, and the app can be accessed on smart phones, browsers, and dedicated downloads on Windows or Mac desktops.

    What needs improvement?

    Though it is a nice app to work with, it has downsides, too. It is not very user-friendly. Sometimes users cannot use voice recognition to send a message. Sometimes messages will not send, icons sometimes will not load, and those things disappoint a user. They should work on solving these issues as soon as possible.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    One year.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    No issues.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    No issues.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    No issues.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Customer Service:

    Good.

    Technical Support:

    Awesome.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    No.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Stable, scalable, but interface needs improvement
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is perfectly stable, it normally performs very well."
    • "The interface of Webex should be improved and it is difficult to find information."

    What is our primary use case?

    Our primary use for Webex is for virtual meetings.

    What needs improvement?

    The interface of Webex should be improved and it is difficult to find information.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Webex for six months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is perfectly stable, it normally performs very well.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable.

    We have approximately 500 people using this solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not needed to contact support.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I previously used Microsoft Teams and Zoom. I liked Teams more than the others.

    What about the implementation team?

    Our IT teams do the implementation of the solution.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We paid for our Webex license as a bundle.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would not recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Webex a six out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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