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    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

    Microsoft Teams

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Teams combines video conferencing software with team collaboration tools. The communications platform allows MS Office users to conduct conference calls and share files via SharePoint, and join or initiate a group chat.

    $4.80

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Adobe ConnectMicrosoft Teams
    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
    Microsoft Teams Essentials
    $4.80
    per month per user
    Microsoft Teams Enterprise
    $5.25
    per month (paid yearly) per user
    Microsoft Teams Enterprise
    $5.25
    per month per user
    Microsoft 365 Business Basic
    $7.20
    per month per user
    Microsoft 365 Business Standard
    $15
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe ConnectMicrosoft Teams
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discounts are available for non profit organizations.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Adobe ConnectMicrosoft Teams
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Connect
    We ultimately ended our use of Adobe Connect due to continued issues, lack of resolution & loss of participants. Currently we are using Microsoft Teams as it is our primary communication tool at our organization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    More features and functionality if not always as aesthetically appealing.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect is better. Connect allows us to customize the meeting space. It allows us to keep a running record of items discussed.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    I would say Adobe Connect is pretty similar to Teams. WebEx is left to be desired.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    There is no doubt that Adobe Connect is far and above the best platform for training. Its complexity is overshadowed by the benefits it offers. Two examples are multiple chats and polls at the same time make the learning experience better for the learner.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    I feel that Adobe stacks up very favorably to Skype. They both have a lot of the same feature sets. I would say the main difference between the two is that Skype has the ability to operate in low bandwidth scenarios better and has had less of a problem with dropped calls. If …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect comes in last place compared to the other platforms. Aesthetically it is very outdated and does not seem as modern as compared to the other platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect has a more professional feel, but Zoom is more user friendly. I’m not a fan of Webex at all.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    i have in the past used webex, zoom, skpe, teams. For what I need it for, [Adobe Connect] works well. Webex, Skype, teams are nice in the sense the audio is built in, however [Adobe Connect] offers more in the way of file sharing, link sharing, chats, polling and those are …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    More features. Reliability is a less. Is an additional cost compared to teams that is part of the Microsoft suite
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe in terms of functionality is competitive with the other platforms out there. It has a strong reputation and seems to solve most of the organization's issues, however, it is more costly and isn't as user-friendly as it could be. It appears to have a lot of functionality …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Significantly more customization.
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Teams
    For our particular use case, which is collaboration across teams sitting in different geographies in a fast-paced sales organization, Microsoft Teams is just the perfect platform to bring everyone together. Teams helps you keep the dialogue strictly professional which is good …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Teams
    We selected Microsoft Teams because it flawlessly integrated with our backend systems and provided the most secure connection without compromising our InfoSec standards. It filled an enormous gap that we had in sharing files, live chat, and organizing projects. While not …
    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 ConnectMicrosoft Teams
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    -
    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 Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.6
    64 Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing7.964 Ratings00 Ratings
    Whiteboards7.454 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    -
    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 Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.6
    64 Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    -
    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 Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.8
    60 Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    -
    Ratings
    User authentication7.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.260 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.348 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    6.9
    191 Ratings
    Task Management00 Ratings7.5146 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings6.075 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings6.1161 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.1100 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.1183 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings6.7168 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings7.1117 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    7.8
    200 Ratings
    Chat00 Ratings8.7199 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings7.8198 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings8.4186 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings8.2111 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.1121 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings6.547 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings5.743 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings9.1156 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Adobe Connect and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    7.6
    185 Ratings
    Versioning00 Ratings8.2129 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.1157 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.2159 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings9.2172 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.7155 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings6.8116 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings5.353 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings7.5131 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Adobe ConnectMicrosoft Teams
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (92 ratings)
    8.1
    (277 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    3.7
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (36 ratings)
    8.3
    (61 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (31 ratings)
    8.3
    (113 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (7 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (7 ratings)