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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

    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ASkype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe ConnectSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe ConnectSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe ConnectSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Connect
    We selected Adobe Connect, because it is an application with a lower cost and offers the same functionality as Skype for Business, and even its interface seems easier to use and more practical.
    Incentivized
    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
    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
    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
    Like I said, Adobe Connect is a monster product. There is likely no capability or feature you will want for if you purchase it. It is the most robust platform I've ever used. But there is a price for that, both in terms of dollars and complexity. And remember, unless all your …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    In my own opinion, if you compare the aspect of hosting a webinar online, it is pretty similar to other tools out there. When Adobe Connect is used for training purposes and mainly the virtual breakout session feature, that is where the tool really stands out and shine! I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    It has some better features and some not so good qualities that makes it not exactly the product of choice. Most of our meetings involve 5-15 participants, so it doesn't always work for our situation.
    Incentivized
    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
    Bar none... Skype Business was used for a short period of time. Rooms crashing, lag, inability to screen share at times, room limitations, etc... These were all issues we faced when moving to Skype Business as a way to interact. Although there are many issues with Adobe …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Similarly stacked.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe Connect provides a higher level of participant interaction and flexibility in creating small groups and discussions. It also provides a consistent and persistent virtual meeting room where all content and engagement tools can be saved and reused. The ability to export and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    We have used Nefsis conferencing software in the past. It served a purpose but wasn't nearly as robust in the features it offered, making it just an okay platform for training. For conferencing, it worked very well, but if you're looking to add tools that will contribute to the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    Adobe connect is much more formal for our external audience. Skype and GoToMeeting work for internal meetings or informal meetings. The back end database for adobe connect is much more useful as well in my opinion.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Connect
    We returned to individual products like Canva, Zoom, etc after trying it. It’s competitive in the marketplace but just wasn’t a good fit for us.
    Incentivized
    Discontinued Products
    Chose Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Hangouts have the worst user interface I've ever seen on a web application. Skype is a separate purchase, while Office 365 includes Skype as part of the subscription. When it comes to competing with Skype, Hangouts needs an overhaul of the UI. We've made the switch to Microsoft …
    Incentivized
    Chose Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Hangouts has worst UI ever. It requires an additional purchase where skype comes free with office 365. Hangouts doesnt have dedicated PC or Mac app. It works only on browser due to which notifications are hit and miss. Skype has dedicated PC app but no web app. Hangouts needs a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    All are variations on the same theme. They each have things they do better and things they do worse. In the case of Skype, I think the mobile integration is great, the browser support is so-so, and the security as a whole is weak. Others have things like individualized URLs …
    Incentivized
    Chose Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    The three are great tools, but each one have its set of benefits. Lync it's getting out of market, but certainly it still has a great market to those companies that are not worried with external communication, for example. Teams and Slack, have already this approach, but both …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
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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
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
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    Features
    Adobe ConnectSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    8.0
    195 Ratings
    High quality audio8.664 Ratings9.1191 Ratings
    High quality video7.164 Ratings9.0185 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements6.855 Ratings5.0181 Ratings
    Mobile support9.042 Ratings9.0146 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.6
    64 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.0
    191 Ratings
    Desktop sharing7.964 Ratings9.0191 Ratings
    Whiteboards7.454 Ratings5.0120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    7.9
    65 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    9.3
    188 Ratings
    Calendar integration9.141 Ratings10.0174 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.556 Ratings9.5182 Ratings
    Integrates with social media7.228 Ratings8.182 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.460 Ratings9.0143 Ratings
    Slideshows7.251 Ratings10.0115 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.6
    64 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.5
    173 Ratings
    Live chat9.462 Ratings8.5171 Ratings
    Audience polling8.255 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Q&A8.252 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    8.8
    60 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    6.8
    156 Ratings
    User authentication7.953 Ratings9.0142 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.260 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.348 Ratings3.0109 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Adobe Connect and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Adobe Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    Video conferencing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Adobe ConnectSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (92 ratings)
    8.4
    (198 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (36 ratings)
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (31 ratings)
    8.5
    (40 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)