Webex Meetings vs. Whereby

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
Whereby
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Norwegian company appear.in offers their flagship video conferencing platform to small teams, both in a free edition hosting up to 4 guests simultaneously in a session or a paid edition that supports up to 12 simultaneous meeting guests, among other features.
$0
per user
Pricing
Webex MeetingsWhereby
Editions & Modules
Webex Meet
$14.50
per month per user
Webex Suite: Meet + Call
$25
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Free
$0
per user
Pro
$9.99
per user
Business
$59.99 and up
per user/room
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Considered Both Products
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Google seems a little bit of an old-fashioned meeting app. It lacks an attractive interface and AI integration.
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Compared to more well-known video conferencing software like Zoom, Teams, GoTo, and Google Meet, Webex is buggier and less usable.
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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 …
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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 …
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The main benefit was the ability to integrate it into our LMS for enterprise level trainings
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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,
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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.
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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, …
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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.
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I find Zoom more complicated to use and harder to use because a lot of people do not like having to download things to their computers or devices and Whereby is so easy to get connected with . I like that Zoom offers larger rooms, but at this point the cost is not worth the …
Chose Whereby
For me it was Zoom, Google Meet vs. Whereby. For me, the main idea was to make it easier for the clients (non-technical people) to join and starting to have a talk. For Zoom, it was too much, even for myself, and Google Meet always needs a calendar integration, but with Whereby …
Chose Whereby
I did not evaluate other applications against Whereby, because we had a very specific need, which was the partner that we would use the solution, only accepted to use Whereby, so, we accepted to use the solution. As it was for a specific period, there was no problem. And in the …
Chose Whereby
Nicer layout than any other competitor by far, reactions for emojis pop up on your video (have not seen this anywhere else), easier to access (no downloads). Also, useful internally to always use the same URL, so if you have an ad hoc meeting everyone knows where to go. This …
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Whereby offers better features and is easier to use than both Zoom and Google Hangouts.
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We looked at BlueJeans, Zoom, and Google Hangouts. We selected Whereby because you can see multiple people (up to 12) in one screen. We also liked the interface.
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Zoom I find clunky and not user-friendly as it's always asking you to do updates, attend their seminar trainings, and different codes. It's also expensive. GoToMeeting is much the same as Zoom.
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When compared to the other VC platforms, we found Whereby the easiest to use for users and invitees. The only install from a recipient's point-of-view is a Chrome extension. Zoom requires a download and an account to sign into. Microsoft Teams is only for other members on the …
Chose Whereby
You're able to create unique links for people to join and use words and phrases in the link for the invite. I think that helps you with branding yourself as a company. On Google Hangouts we're not able to do something like this, which is why I appreciate Whereby and being able …
Chose Whereby
Whereby allows you to see everyone instead of just the last few people to talk. It also has no software to download and install. It works on any device that can access a website.
Chose Whereby
I don't know that it is an apples-to-apples comparison because in most other cases I used these platforms alongside Whereby. The best direct comparison would be Google Hangouts. With Whereby, I think the video and audio are superior, the UX is superior, and it's just a better …
Chose Whereby
Whereby is a great tool for individual meetings or among small groups. It's super simple to use and very convenient. But if you need to have meetings with more than 10 people, a tool like Zoom is probably necessary. You'll have more options to control who can share and who can …
Chose Whereby
It is a very simple tool. It can be accessed by all very fast. Sometimes we do more than one videoconference simultaneously and Whereby helps a lot as a second option, especially with few participants.
Chose Whereby
appear.in was the least expensive alternative at the time my company used it. It included the right set of features for what we needed.
Features
Webex MeetingsWhereby
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Webex Meetings
8.3
Ratings
4% above category average
Whereby
7.8
Ratings
2% below category average
High quality audio8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
High quality video8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements7.80 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Mobile support8.20 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Webex Meetings
8.4
Ratings
6% above category average
Whereby
8.0
Ratings
1% above category average
Desktop sharing8.60 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Whiteboards8.10 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Webex Meetings
8.2
Ratings
1% below category average
Whereby
9.4
Ratings
13% above category average
Calendar integration8.30 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Integrates with social media7.50 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Record meetings / events8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Slideshows8.10 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Webex Meetings
8.5
Ratings
4% above category average
Whereby
8.3
Ratings
2% above category average
Live chat8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Audience polling8.50 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Q&A8.30 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Webex Meetings
8.5
Ratings
5% above category average
Whereby
6.9
Ratings
16% below category average
User authentication8.20 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.50 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list8.90 Ratings7.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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9.0
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Likelihood to Renew
6.1
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10.0
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Usability
7.8
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10.0
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Availability
9.0
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Performance
10.0
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Support Rating
10.0
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5.1
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In-Person Training
8.2
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Online Training
5.5
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Implementation Rating
9.8
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10.0
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Configurability
10.0
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Ease of integration
10.0
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Product Scalability
10.0
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Vendor post-sale
10.0
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Webex MeetingsWhereby
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Whereby is well suited for making connections with clients and people who are not technologically savvy. It is very easy to use for the most part. It does not work very well when I am trying to screenshare and show demonstrations of excel spreadsheets, but not a lot of products do
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Pros
  • 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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  • Easy to use: The app is very, very easy to use. Literally just create a chat room (input a name) and access it to chat.
  • Call/video quality: I've experienced better call quality on appear.in than in almost all other chat and video conferencing services out there.
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Cons
  • 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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  • The paid version may have dial-in. But I have always used the free version. Dial-in is typically required for an "official" multi-purpose teleconference platform.
  • I did have some trouble with larger groups (5+) when it was Appear.in but almost always use it for small 1-on-1 or 3 person meetings.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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We are using a larger tool suite that already includes video conferencing instead of our older approach of using different apps from different vendors. appear.in has a simple but great set of features but its pricing scheme is not as scalable as we really need in a 500+ employee company.
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Usability
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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Very easy to use, technical and non-technical colleagues have used it with no instructions needed. That says all about the app and services.
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Reliability and Availability
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
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
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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Never had to contact support, so we cannot give a rating for their overall support. When we noticed the audio was not always great quality, we simply educated our users to mute the mic and use the in-room conference phone which is connected via a dedicated VOIP link and had much better voice quality. The video performance varied by locations network speed and found it got much worse when the room size increased to over 4 connections.
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In-Person Training
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
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
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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After a recommendation from a partner, as the system is very easy to use, we simply start.
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Alternatives Considered
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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I did not evaluate other applications against Whereby, because we had a very specific need, which was the partner that we would use the solution, only accepted to use Whereby, so, we accepted to use the solution. As it was for a specific period, there was no problem. And in the end, it proved to be a very stable, very fast solution, with no need for crazy plugins or anything. Basically, it was access[ed] and use.
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Scalability
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
  • 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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  • In general, any sort of online collaborations saves a lot on your budget. The meetings are rather more on time and can be efficient and short.
  • Easy to drop-by and have a small talk with clients/teammates within COVID era.
  • The URL makes you look fancy instead of a random hash.
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ScreenShots

Whereby Screenshots

Screenshot of Easy video meetings in your browser. No downloads, no login.Screenshot of Up to 50 participants in Townhall rooms.Screenshot of Record, save, and share meetings.