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Adobe Connect vs Webex comparison

Adobe and Cisco are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. Adobe is ranked #14 with an average rating of 6.5, while Cisco is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.9. Adobe holds a 3.0% mindshare in VM, compared to Cisco’s 12.6% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Adobe users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
Adobe Connect
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90% willing to recommend
Webex
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87% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Webex and Adobe Connect are competing in the virtual communication and collaboration market. Webex has an upper hand in cost-effectiveness and technical support satisfaction, while Adobe Connect shines in feature richness and user satisfaction for specific use cases.

Features: Webex offers seamless integration with third-party applications, high-definition video, and robust security protocols. Its compatibility with various platforms is a standout feature. Adobe Connect is known for its customizable meeting spaces, persistent meeting rooms, and interactive tools for presentations, making it ideal for intricate presentations and webinars.

Room for Improvement: For Webex, enhancements could include deeper customization options, more interactive presentation tools, and improved user interface flexibility. Adobe Connect could improve in areas such as ease of integration with other third-party apps, simpler setup processes, and better support for lower-bandwidth scenarios.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Webex is praised for a straightforward deployment model and extensive customer support, facilitating company-wide implementations. Adobe Connect, while requiring a more technical setup, offers comprehensive support that benefits from skilled administration post-implementation. The difference underscores Webex's ease of use versus Adobe Connect's tailored application support.

Pricing and ROI: Webex generally provides a lower initial setup cost and scales economically with good return on investment through wide adoption and long-term savings. Adobe Connect, despite higher initial costs, offers ROI through its advanced features that lead to substantial engagement outcomes, providing more value in features for those willing to invest.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Connect
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Adobe Connect is 3.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 12.6%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Webex12.6%
Adobe Connect3.0%
Other84.4%
Virtual Meetings
 

Q&A Highlights

JC
Jul 24, 2020
Which is the best virtual learning platform?
If you're looking for just a basic meeting tool, Zoom will do just fine. You can also share your screen as well as choose the option to share presentations ( in your case, its the Digital manual). Cisco Webex is more for making video calls but some use it for training as well due to the fact that it was already used but I have experienced some latency (lag) with it. Anyone in the group viewing may correct me on this one. In terms of popularity, its Zoom and webex which are the most popular tools Blackboard and Adobe connect are more considered the virtual classroom technologies for teaching. They have many advanced features offering multi-classroom features which encourage students to engage differently. They are far less popular than zoom or webex. According to your requirements, I would encourage you to go towards Zoom. You can start by the free version and upgrade to the pro version depending on your requirements Also, it works seamlessly on laptop, IOS and Android devices Hope this helps. Also, note that this was a quick review and we are doing a more comprehensive review based on a per -component basis.
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Featured Reviews

LAWAL YUSUF - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable product with a straightforward setup process
We use Adobe Connect for communication purposes using messaging and video chat features The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability. We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement. We have…
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Wajid Khattak - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use, enables remote meetings, and saves time and money
We deployed the product in our headquarters and connected our four plants. It enables us to meet remotely. We use the tool for remote meetings. I work in the manufacturing sector The product is easy to use. We are very comfortable with it. The video call features are compatible with different…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable product."
"Screen share and document share are good features."
"I like Adobe Connect because of its flexibility."
"The solution can scale well."
"The most critical feature is the POA, but Breakout sessions are definitely my favorite."
"It is straightforward to set up."
"The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability."
"It trains providers for on-premise deployment in several locations."
"I appreciate the developers of Webex because it's a wonderful tool. What I found most valuable in it is the seamless experience it offers, in terms of connecting with any person at any time remotely, without any glitches. This is the main advantage of Webex. I also like that the platform is user-friendly, so anyone using the tool for the first time won't find any difficulties when logging in or accessing it."
"I never had any issues with the stability of the product. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The tool simplifies our work by allowing us to have hybrid meetings instead of always meeting in person, which saves time in organizing these meetings. It also offers good video quality."
"The most valuable features of the solution are communication, screen sharing, and collaboration."
"I enjoy being able to make video calls."
"The product saves time and money."
"The solution makes it easy for us as a team to collaborate remotely."
"The number one reason we chose Webex was the security features."
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Cons

"We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement."
"Interface and layout options could be improved."
"I would like to see btter integration."
"We would like to see support for exportable files that have been uploaded into Adobe Connect as templates for activities."
"Other solutions have more marketing and more visibility. Nobody knows Adobe Connect exists."
"It needs faster and easier upgrades."
"The price is a problem."
"Adobe's products are difficult to grasp."
"I was in a meeting on the free version where there were no controls. You couldn't mute somebody or put it in dedicated speaker mode. It was an important meeting, and because of the lack of an ability to control who the speakers were, we got a version of a heckler. Well, it wasn't really a heckler per se. It was just somebody who thinks they know everything."
"I would like to see the addition of new features that will add value to the product."
"Webex could improve by adding captions for the translation."
"The interface could be a bit more user-friendly."
"The base application uses a lot of resources. They could work on the performance of the application so that it's less heavy."
"One area that could use improvement in Webex is the connection speed."
"I would appreciate improvements in communication stability and performance. Sometimes we experience a poor communication stream, but I am uncertain whether it is due to the internet link or something else."
"The solution should come as a big client for the system. It should be able to be used just like chat software when necessary, similar to instant messaging."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The purchasing process is complicated. It would be beneficial if it were more simplified."
"Adobe Connect is free of cost."
"It is expensive."
"I have recently switched to a different solution. WebEx is more costly. There are equivalent solutions at a lower cost."
"There are licenses for business to use the solution but for end-users, there is not."
"The charges attached to the subscriptions of the product are okay. There are no extra charges to be paid in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"There is a subscription needed to use this solution and we pay approximately $5,000 per year."
"There is a license needed to use this solution."
"There is an annual license required for this solution."
"The price of the license depends a lot on the type of service required and whether it is for the entire company or only for a few users."
"I am not aware of the pricing details."
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Answers from the Community

JC
Jul 24, 2020
Jul 24, 2020
Which is the best virtual learning platform?
If you're looking for just a basic meeting tool, Zoom will do just fine. You can also share your screen as well as choose the option to share presentations ( in your case, its the Digital manual). Cisco Webex is more for making video calls but some use it for training as well due to the fact that it was already used but I have experienced some latency (lag) with it. Anyone in the group viewing ...
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SH
Apr 7, 2020
For training session Webex is best the best solution.
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CW
Apr 8, 2020
If you're looking for just a basic meeting tool, Zoom will do just fine. You can also share your screen as well as choose the option to share presentations ( in your case, its the Digital manual). Cisco Webex is more for making video calls but some use it for training as well due to the fact that it was already used but I have experienced some latency (lag) with it. Anyone in the group viewing may correct me on this one. In terms of popularity, its Zoom and webex which are the most popular tools Blackboard and Adobe connect are more considered the virtual classroom technologies for teaching. They have many advanced features offering multi-classroom features which encourage students to engage differently. They are far less popular than zoom or webex. According to your requirements, I would encourage you to go towards Zoom. You can start by the free version and upgrade to the pro version depending on your requirements Also, it works seamlessly on laptop, IOS and Android devices Hope this helps. Also, note that this was a quick review and we are doing a more comprehensive review based on a per -component basis.
Read full answer
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise60
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adobe Connect?
The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.
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What needs improvement with Adobe Connect?
I would like to see btter integration and better features on integrating, especially in the UI, because it's so obvious when you use Adobe Connect.
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What is your primary use case for Adobe Connect?
Adobe Connect is not bad for connecting and integrating for remote connecting and video streaming. I think it was not bad, actually. I don't integrate it in my project. Some other guys work on that...
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What do you like most about Webex?
Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
Webex is expensive. If it weren't that expensive, we would probably use it for all our telecommunication needs, not just for telemedicine.
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What needs improvement with Webex?
I would appreciate improvements in communication stability and performance. Sometimes we experience a poor communication stream, but I am uncertain whether it is due to the internet link or somethi...
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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.

Adobe

Webex is designed to help companies improve communication and increase productivity with unlimited HD video meetings in shared meeting spaces.

Companies can use Webex, a Cisco product, to collaborate with peers, share documents and other information, create high-impact webinars and online events, and present dynamic online courses. It can be tailored to your exact company needs and can be fully integrated with mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry.

Cisco
 

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
Seagate Technology, Kohn Pedersen Fox, World Vision International, Glen Raven, University of Notre Dame, CEV Multimedia, The Food Group, LUMEDX, California Baptist University, and Georgetown University Law Center.
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