LiveWebinar vs. Webex Meetings

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LiveWebinar
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
LiveWebinar is a cloud-based tool that helps users manage online webinars, meetings, training, live streaming, chats, screen sharing, social media broadcasting and high definition (HD) recording via web browsers. It is a customizable solution that allows users to change logos, room colors, and design layouts, as well as create personalized registration forms to match their business's brand identity, and control email delivery and report designs. LiveWebinar allows users to broadcast…N/A
Webex Meetings
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Webex Meetings is a video conferencing solution powering hybrid work. It enables a seamless collaboration experience and better results with meetings that are designed to give everyone the ability to engage no matter their location, language, or communication style.
$14.50
per month per user
Pricing
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Editions & Modules
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Webex Meet
$14.50
per month per user
Webex Suite: Meet + Call
$25
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Considered Both Products
LiveWebinar
Chose LiveWebinar
A lot of advantages for LiveWebinar over Zoom as there is no need to install an app on every device that needs to connect to the meeting. Moreover, there's built in tests, surveys, and polling tools inside the platform that I don't see in the basic plan of Zoom. Further, …
Chose LiveWebinar
  • Lower cost of ownership
  • Same or superior features
  • No additional software needs to be installed to join the meeting since everybody has already a web browser.
Chose LiveWebinar
LiveWebinar doesn't require participants to download software and can easily run from computers or mobile devices. Webex and Adobe Connect also have challenges with staying connected, these are probably equal and may be somewhat related to the internet service more than the …
Webex Meetings
Chose Webex Meetings
I like them much better. I think Zoom caused us a lot of issues for people with time and people couldn't be their own manager. We just had a lot of problems with Zoom. That's what we primarily used before this. So it has caused us a lot of problems in the past. So WebEx is way …
Chose Webex Meetings
We are using Webex Meetings from last few years. Webex emphasizes data security and offers a stable connection, which is crucial for enterprise communications. Webex offers a suite of tools including screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, breakout rooms, real-time captions, and …
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings is a complete suite that comes with all the gadgets. The smooth integration in meeting room is essential for the complete experience. The connection with calendar booking, auto meeting start time, and other cool features gives the feeling it actually know what …
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings has a better interop solution than Zoom or Microsoft. Furthermore, Cisco is the only vendor who has a complete collaboration solution including the platform, endpoints and softclients.
Chose Webex Meetings
Google seems a little bit of an old-fashioned meeting app. It lacks an attractive interface and AI integration.
Chose Webex Meetings
Compared to more well-known video conferencing software like Zoom, Teams, GoTo, and Google Meet, Webex is buggier and less usable.
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex is really good with video and audio quality. However, like mentioned before, I haven't seen an option to pin the participant window. Also, there is no focus on content option that is available in Microsoft Teams. Third, the floating video panel blocks the content when …
Chose Webex Meetings
We originally used Skype for Business / Lync and evaluated Webex Meetings and Webex Meetings offered much improved functionality for screen sharing and phone and video conferencing. Eventually we dropped Webex Meetings for Teams because Teams had better integration with M365 …
Chose Webex Meetings
The main benefit was the ability to integrate it into our LMS for enterprise level trainings
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings has become the standard for Business solutions. All others are lower in their solution offering. Cisco is improving Webex Meetings day by day. It is the best solution for video,
Chose Webex Meetings
The ability to transfer multimedia files directly into the platform and a very robust free plan helped me make the decision to try out Webex Meetings. Easy to set up in a company environment and accessible once the learning curve and sign up process are complete. In-platform …
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings comes with good quality and easier to manage from the user experience point of view. It's easy for our team to learn and start using quickly without much training so it makes an easy to use application. The features including recordings, screenshare, AI makes it …
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex meetings is a license advanced meeting app that is buit into the WebEx app .It is the new unified application including meetings ,messagings and calling It is designed to simplify the number of users .focuses solely on conducting meetings ,including joining hosting and …
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings offers robust security features like end-to-end encryption and compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR etc. Webex Meetings also provides advanced integrations with Cisco hardware. Webex Meetings is often preferred for large meetings or …
Chose Webex Meetings
Some of our best practices vs Zoom and Skype include the use of AI and the ability to set clear goals for meetings. Easy navigating Webex features like screen sharing, polling, and Q&A. Testing of camera, microphone, and internet connections and making sure they are working. …
Chose Webex Meetings
Over the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, we have sustained a constant remote/hybrid presence using the Webex platform. We've learnt new remote ways to comply with safeguarding pupils at home, allowing staff to obtain a more excellent work/life balance and improve our …
Chose Webex Meetings
I think compared to some it's better compared to others, it's worse. It's very in the middle, so it's probably not the best of its class, but also not the worst.
Chose Webex Meetings
Fairly good as the Webex solution integrates and leverages off them to be able to plan and share content during the Webex Meetings. By using email to setup the meetings, it provides the ability to a user to join a meeting directly from the email invitation. During a meeting, …
Chose Webex Meetings
It's better, according to me, because first of all, it has better audio and video quality, and I think it's more secure than Zoom as it's a security services company, so they know what they are doing.
Chose Webex Meetings
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Features
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
7.3
Ratings
2% below category average
Webex Meetings
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Dashboards6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.3
Ratings
4% above category average
High quality audio10.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Mobile support8.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
9.0
Ratings
11% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.2
Ratings
1% below category average
Calendar integration9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Slideshows9.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Event registration9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.4
Ratings
3% above category average
Audience polling8.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Q&A9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Live chat00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
Ratings
3% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Participant roles & permissions8.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Confidential attendee list9.00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
User authentication00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
Ratings
10% above category average
Webex Meetings
-
Ratings
Branding options9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
-
Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.3
Ratings
5% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
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User Ratings
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.4
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
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6.0
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Usability
9.0
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7.8
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Availability
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9.0
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Performance
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10.0
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Support Rating
10.0
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10.0
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In-Person Training
-
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8.2
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Online Training
-
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5.5
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Implementation Rating
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9.8
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Configurability
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10.0
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Ease of integration
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10.0
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Product Scalability
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10.0
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Vendor post-sale
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10.0
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User Testimonials
LiveWebinarWebex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
LiveWebinar is well suited for training where the visual materials are easy to see and not overly detailed. LiveWebinar is not as easy when there is a lot of chatter going on, so if the material is complex, or likely to have numerous questions by the viewer, a different modality would be better
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The first reason is the ease of use and availability, which makes WebEx work for all. The quality of audio and video is adorable. As a business development associate, I must make an impression on the other side, and WebEx helps me make first impressions. A few features are complex for new users but can be resolved.
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Pros
  • LiveWebinar makes it easy to share video clips and offer explanations simultaneously.
  • LiveWebinar allows the host to turn off the chat function so individuals are not distracted during the teaching.
  • LiveWebinar offers the ability to switch between teacher visuals, videos and power points, just as if doing 'in person.'
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  • We have a global and diverse team with different devices and operating systems. Webex works smoothly on all of them and everyone can collaborate in real-time saving a lot of time and effort, making meetings much more productive.
  • We can easily capture discussion points and decisions for future reference, without the need for manual note-taking. It helps us in smaller group discussions and brainstorming sessions within the main meeting itself.
  • I can even tailor the layout to suit the meeting's purpose and agenda. Webex is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for non-technical users, joining and scheduling meetings is a smooth process.
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Cons
  • Call-in feature for meeting participants should be a standard feature. With my plan, I cannot access this.
  • Account assistant login is cumbersome.
  • Paintbrushes for whiteboard/presentation annotations could be improved and should include stamps (checkmarks, red big arrow, etc.).
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  • At times, the meeting audio/video can get glitchy if there are a lot of attendees online and using bandwidth.
  • Sometimes, it is hard for my prospects to join the meeting without downloading software or can't get the audio to work for some reason.
  • Hard to navigate attendees while presenting yourself.
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Likelihood to Renew
Absolutely love the features of Livewebinar and it's probably the most advanced Live webinar solution that I have used. Even with the absence of a native mobile app, the platform is useable on mobile or tablet screen sizes. There's no noticeable lags during the presentation and users find it easy to use and navigate during the presentations / webinars.
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Webex is going in a direction which is going to make it incompatible with how we use it. They're more interested in developing the gimmicky AI features and leaving behind the core ability to share documents and allow participants to annotate and save annotated shared documents and other features that were what made it the best choice for classrooms.
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Usability
LiveWebinar is an all in one solution for daily meetings and events. I made it a 9 as it is almost perfect in its current form. However, there were some reported issues on mobile connectivity as there is no native app of LiveWebinar for both iOS and Android. Moreover, I'm hoping that LiveWebinar could connect to my Google, Outlook, or iCal calendar to synch events regularly. I'd love to see my calendar inside LiveWebinar which makes it to the top of the feature wishlist for this platform. Further, if LiveWebinar is able to handle multiple day events or meetings with just a few clicks, that would make this platform, a 11/10 rating!
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Webex Meetings does not provide enough audio feedback for users with visual disabilities to properly navigate the tool. Students, faculty, and staff who are blind or have low vision may not be able to use Webex Meetings. Users with motor disabilities that navigate via keyboard, may not be able to navigate the web conferencing session enough to participate fully.
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Reliability and Availability
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So personally I have never faced any kind of meeting unavailability issue while scandaling meeting with WebEx the bandwidth is really good and in terms of application performance the same is my opinion what I mentioned for availability it is good and the objective of communication is quite fruitfully achieved with a simple and effective product like WebEx which is often bundled with the purchase of course which is which we have at our company and great discount is being offered so it is easy on our pocket. I really don't have any specific errors which have faced I should mention over here the operation or application uses is quite smooth.
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Performance
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We use browsers to join Webex Meetings and it is very good no issue also appears from Webex APP is very organized and does not consume more resources of PC so no issues appeared. We join audio and video in many ways, all of which are good. We integrated it with active Microsoft Exchange with easy deployment.
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Support Rating
Customer support of LiveWebinar is top notch. They are available almost 24x7x365. I rarely wait for the next response and given that people are not suppose to work on holidays or weekends, their support agents are always there to lend a helping hand. The responses are spot on. It's not that I need help with platform having some issues or anything, but for general account questions, they quickly respond to each and every query I raise over to support. Definitely one of the best things with LiveWebinar.
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The support cases can be opened instantly. The support engineers can support you via Telephone, E-Mail, WebEx Meetings, and My favorite WebEx application.24X7 Availability of the engineers. Step-by-step guidance is available by an engineer. https://help.webex.com/ - Great Site for instant FAQ's. https://status.webex.com/ - Is helpful to identify the updated schedule of WebEx or to know the server status of WebEx services.
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In-Person Training
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In-person training offers the benefit of personalized instruction. Users have the chance to ask specific questions and work through any challenges directly with an instructor. This hands-on learning style can be incredibly valuable for those who learn better through interaction. With in-person training, participants can receive instant feedback and troubleshooting assistance for any technical issues they encounter during the session. This makes it easier to resolve issues on the spot rather than waiting for online support.
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Online Training
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It was very interactive and well explained. The trainor is very much knowledgeable of the product. He was able to answer all of our inquiries in a timely and professional manner. There were lots of exercises done during the duration of the training to ensure that we have a better view on what to expect from the product.
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Implementation Rating
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That we needed complex implementation that we didn't get tells me 2 things: 1) the product was not designed in a way that "just worked" like some of its peers (Zoom / BlueJeans) and 2) had our company defined actual user needs and validated / verified that they had bought something that matched those, we would have pursued features / designs more closely aligned with what the product actually does: screen share, sometimes video, definitely VOIP audio (always an option regardless of license), and easy recording and retrieval of meetings.
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Alternatives Considered
  • Lower cost of ownership
  • Same or superior features
  • No additional software needs to be installed to join the meeting since everybody has already a web browser.
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The ability to transfer multimedia files directly into the platform and a very robust free plan helped me make the decision to try out Webex Meetings. Easy to set up in a company environment and accessible once the learning curve and sign up process are complete. In-platform web navigating is also a nice feature when onboarding new staff or doing market research.
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Scalability
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I can speak to multiple departments at my organization using Webex Meetings. It has been, and continues to be, our longest online meeting software. It has been deployed across the organization and each department uses it. As I have mentioned, our monthly all-organization Town Halls are hosted on Webex. We have also used it to broadcast a panel-based speaker event.
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Return on Investment
  • With the lifetime plan, we paid off this investment in 3-5 months vs. having a subscription-based solution. After that, the application is "free."
  • We spent quite some time researching and testing all the features before we could make a decision.
  • Positive effect on client relationships, as we don't have any additional cost to arrange another meeting.
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  • Our clients and teams like the solution and have been using it for years.
  • Tiered pricing could improve the cost for SMBs, but the ROI is still great for what we use Webex for.
  • The install base using the product and its features saves us money in not using other solutions that are not as flexible, saving us money in annual license fees.
  • From a global meeting and conference perspective, no significant issues cause scheduling and participation problems.
  • We can grow usage of tool and not break the budget.
  • Team leadership finds it cost effective, but can be improved.
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