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Onstream Meetings vs. Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Onstream Meetings

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AOnstream Meetings allows users to set up and manage meetings in the cloud. The platform does not require any pre installation, training or configuration. It includes advanced security options, and unlimited monthly meetings. Pricing starts at $19/month for up to 25 participants. Onsteam Meetings has a simple interface for both moderators and participants, and is easy to use. Features include live video & audio streaming, messaging & chat, whiteboard & markup, a content library,…N/A

    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    N/ASkype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A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
    Onstream MeetingsSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Onstream MeetingsSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Onstream MeetingsSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Onstream Media
    Chose Onstream Meetings
    I have selected because at the time Skype for Business was horrible and we did not have 3CX at the time. We have acquired 3CX which is great and Skype for Business improved tremendously.
    Incentivized
    Discontinued Products
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    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
    Onstream MeetingsSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    8.0
    195 Ratings
    High quality audio10.01 Ratings9.1191 Ratings
    High quality video10.01 Ratings9.0185 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements10.01 Ratings5.0181 Ratings
    Mobile support10.01 Ratings9.0146 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.0
    191 Ratings
    Desktop sharing10.01 Ratings9.0191 Ratings
    Whiteboards10.01 Ratings5.0120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    9.3
    188 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings9.5182 Ratings
    Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings9.0143 Ratings
    Slideshows10.01 Ratings10.0115 Ratings
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.0174 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.182 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.5
    173 Ratings
    Live chat10.01 Ratings8.5171 Ratings
    Audience polling10.01 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    6.8
    156 Ratings
    User authentication10.01 Ratings9.0142 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions10.01 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list10.01 Ratings3.0109 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Onstream Meetings and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Onstream Meetings
    -
    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
    Onstream MeetingsSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (198 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (40 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)