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We performed a comparison between Adobe Connect and HCL Sametime based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Meetings solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Adobe Connect vs. HCL Sametime Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"I like Adobe Connect because of its flexibility.""It trains providers for on-premise deployment in several locations.""The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.""The most critical feature is the POA, but Breakout sessions are definitely my favorite.""Screen share and document share are good features.""It is straightforward to set up.""The solution can scale well."

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"I can view the status and availability of colleagues or team members, which makes it easy to approach them when they are available."

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Cons
"It needs faster and easier upgrades.""We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement.""We would like to see support for exportable files that have been uploaded into Adobe Connect as templates for activities.""The price is a problem.""Adobe's products are difficult to grasp.""Other solutions have more marketing and more visibility. Nobody knows Adobe Connect exists.""Interface and layout options could be improved."

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"The webinar should be integrated into Sametime for a larger number of participants."

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  • "The purchasing process is complicated. It would be beneficial if it were more simplified."
  • "Adobe Connect is free of cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.
    Top Answer:We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement.
    Top Answer:We use Adobe Connect for communication purposes using messaging and video chat features.
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    13th
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
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    504
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    26th
    out of 63 in Virtual Meetings
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    Also Known As
    Lotus Sametime, IBM Lotus Sametime
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    Overview

    Why Adobe Connect?
    The most flexible, secure, extensible and feature-rich web conferencing product on the market.
    Customizable Interface
    Customizable - Design your own immersive experiences with custom pods, images & layouts to
    personalize and brand your virtual room.

    Engaging - Drive and measure audience engagement unlike any other tool. Add interactivity to
    your sessions with multiple chat pods, polls, quizzes, simulations, breakout
    rooms, games and more.

    Powerful - Leverage Backstage & Prepare Mode to allow presenters and hosts to collaborate behind the scene during live session. Leverage limitless functionality and extensibility with custom apps.

    Persistent - Create your virtual room once with the right layouts, pods and content and use it
    forever.

    HCL Sametime. Secure Conversations Across Any Device ​

    Your company can’t afford to take any data risks, but your teams still need to be able to interact and react quickly, wherever they are working. Sametime offers modern instant messaging, file-sharing, and online meetings with the proven security your business can trust.

    Sample Customers
    Blue Sky Broadcast, Wiley and Georgetown University, New South Wales (NSW) Schools, BMO Financial Group, The Ministry of Education, Church, Culture & Gender Equality in Greenland, HealthSTAR Communications, IDEXX Laboratories, Philips Healthcare
    Connect2Cloud, Superior Group, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Seaward, The City of Fort Worth, Christian Brothers Services, Berlitz, Deutsche Notes User Group, Danske Fysioterapeuter, Slumberland, La Vacanza, Rheinmetall AG
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Government17%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Adobe Connect vs. HCL Sametime
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Adobe Connect vs. HCL Sametime and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Adobe Connect is ranked 13th in Virtual Meetings with 10 reviews while HCL Sametime is ranked 26th in Virtual Meetings. Adobe Connect is rated 8.6, while HCL Sametime is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Adobe Connect writes "User-friendly layout with a nice virtual meeting experience and good reliability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HCL Sametime writes "Easily communicate and share files with colleagues". Adobe Connect is most compared with GoToMeeting, Zoom, Webex and TeamViewer, whereas HCL Sametime is most compared with . See our Adobe Connect vs. HCL Sametime report.

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