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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Connect

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Connect is a web conferencing platform that enables users to create presentations, online training materials, and learning modules. The product is entirely Adobe Flash-based and has several add-ons for customizing its software to suit each users’ unique needs.

    $50

    per host/per month

    Blackboard Collaborate

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ABlackboard Collaborate is an online, collaborative learning platform well-suited for the education industry and corporate learning needs. It includes features such as screen and application sharing, web conferencing, and integration with Blackboard Learn.

    $300

    per year

    Pricing
    Adobe ConnectBlackboard Collaborate
    Editions & Modules
    Meetings
    $50
    per host/per month
    Webinars & Learning
    $130
    per host/per month
    Small Meetings
    Free
    Forever free for up to 3 participants
    Classroom
    $300.00
    per year
    Department
    $9000.00
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe ConnectBlackboard Collaborate
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Adobe ConnectBlackboard Collaborate
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Connect
    The best part of Adobe Connect is sharing the information with others who use this software. If you attend school and love taking notes through your iPad or Computer, you can share what notes you are writing with everyone in your classes. Also, it is a great virtual meeting …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect offers best visual appearance and user accessibility other than the fact that is uses Adobe Flash which some web browsers have threatened to ban. I really miss the persistent meeting rooms of Adobe Connect Meeting and as a meeting host this is the very best system …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    BB Collaborate used to have a horrific UI, now that has improved but the functions aren't there yet.
    In demoing the tool and Blackboard World 2015 it seemed very unstable.
    Incentivized
    Class Technologies, Inc
    Chose Blackboard Collaborate
    Blackboard Collaborate meets the needs of a conferencing tool. It is especially great used in sync with other Blackboard products.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Adobe ConnectBlackboard Collaborate
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Adobe Connect and Blackboard Collaborate
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Blackboard Collaborate
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio8.664 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video7.164 Ratings00 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements6.855 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile support9.042 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Adobe Connect and Blackboard Collaborate
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.6
    64 Ratings
    Blackboard Collaborate
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing7.964 Ratings00 Ratings
    Whiteboards7.454 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Adobe Connect and Blackboard Collaborate
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Blackboard Collaborate
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration9.141 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.556 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.228 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.460 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows7.251 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Adobe Connect and Blackboard Collaborate
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.6
    64 Ratings
    Blackboard Collaborate
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat9.462 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling8.255 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A8.252 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Adobe Connect and Blackboard Collaborate
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.8
    60 Ratings
    Blackboard Collaborate
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication7.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.260 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.348 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Adobe ConnectBlackboard Collaborate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (92 ratings)
    8.5
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (36 ratings)
    8.5
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (31 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)