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We performed a comparison between Adobe Connect and Zoom 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. Zoom Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Q&A Highlights
Question: Which is the best virtual learning platform?
Answer: 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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Pros
"The most critical feature is the POA, but Breakout sessions are definitely my favorite.""The product has valuable communication features. It also has good performance and stability.""I like Adobe Connect because of its flexibility.""It is straightforward to set up.""It trains providers for on-premise deployment in several locations.""Screen share and document share are good features.""The solution can scale well."

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"I have found the product to be scalable.""It always works, and they try to appeal to what the user wants. They added features like background music for those people who use Zoom for online church services. They try to make the solution more useful for the user. For example, I tried to sell WebEx to a church, but I also gave them Zoom for a trial. They were impressed with that because that was the feature they were looking for.""The performance is good.""The most valuable feature of Zoom is having the ability to be able to share your screen and chat whilst you're online.""All you need is a laptop or mobile device and a connection to the internet.""It's not a big deal to set up a meeting.""The installation process is very simple.""The ability to make video calls is the solution's most valuable aspect."

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Cons
"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.""The price is a problem.""We encounter issues while connecting headphones via Bluetooth. This particular area needs improvement.""Adobe's products are difficult to grasp.""Interface and layout options could be improved.""It needs faster and easier upgrades."

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"I would like to see them develop end-to-end encryption, like WhatsApp. That would improve the security of the software.""The time limitations for the free version should be increased from 40 minutes.""The security and chat features should improve in Zoom.""Our licensing model prevents us from switching off the meeting recording functionality""When a lot of people join a meeting it is not possible to shrink the pictures and show them on a single screen.""The pricing could be improved.""Zoom could be improved by adding more third-party integrations. They should also work on their virtual backgrounds. I think these could be more professional and creative.""Zoom is an immature product that is not yet stable."

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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."
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  • "Zoom is a very cheaply priced video conferencing solution, and using this product has saved our business a lot of expense."
  • "There is a 40-minute time limit when you use the basic version, which is free."
  • "In the basic version, there is a 40-minute time limit on group meetings."
  • "Zoom is available with an open license that can support meetings of up to 40 minutes."
  • "The cost of Zoom has led me to use WeChat, instead."
  • "I have been using the free version of Zoom."
  • "The price is $149 USD yearly."
  • "We have an account but we are also using the free version."
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    Answers from the Community
    James P (Pat) Carlisle
    SYED AMIN - PeerSpot reviewerSYED AMIN
    Real User

    For training session Webex is best the best solution.

    Sen Akinchan - PeerSpot reviewerSen Akinchan
    Real User

    My comments about Zoom:


    The Pros:


    - It allows you to schedule any meeting and invites your meeting members at a particular date & time with Meeting Id & Password.
    - It allows organizing multiple meetings, to carry out online meetings, file sharing, webinars & group messaging.


    - Through the Zoom application, users are given the option to connect to more than one conference room, include more attendees remotely, and conduct face-to-face meetings.
    - Zoom offers both native mobile (iOS & Andrioid)and desktop versions that let users collaborate & connect remotely.
    - It allows us to record video chat and look at them at a later date & time.
    - Whiteboard is a good feature for having a meeting in which everyone can join to type or draw, and write.
    If we have a brainstorming-type meeting, we can share our own ideas with the whiteboard.
    - Zoom recently implemented a Microsoft Office add-in, which means we can now schedule Zoom meetings without having to go into the Zoom app.


    The Cons (from my experience using in Melbourne, Australia):


    - Have encountered Slow response sometimes when participants are joining from different geographical locations.


    - The Free Version allows having a conference call for 40 minutes. Price could be an issue for the Paid Version.

    Sen Akinchan - PeerSpot reviewerSen Akinchan
    Real User

    My comments about Zoom:


    The Pros:


    - It allows you to schedule any meeting and invites your meeting members at a particular date & time with Meeting Id & Password.
    - It allows organizing multiple meetings, to carry out online meetings, file sharing, webinars & group messaging.


    - Through the Zoom application, users are given the option to connect to more than one conference room, include more attendees remotely, and conduct face-to-face meetings.
    - Zoom offers both native mobile (iOS & Andrioid)and desktop versions that let users collaborate & connect remotely.
    - It allows us to record video chat and look at them at a later date & time.
    - Whiteboard is a good feature for having a meeting in which everyone can join to type or draw, and write.
    If we have a brainstorming-type meeting, we can share our own ideas with the whiteboard.
    - Zoom recently implemented a Microsoft Office add-in, which means we can now schedule Zoom meetings without having to go into the Zoom app.


    The Cons (from my experience using in Melbourne, Australia):


    - Have encountered Slow response sometimes when participants are joining from different geographical locations.


    - The Free Version allows having a conference call for 40 minutes. Price could be an issue for the Paid Version.




    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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    Top Answer:Zoom has helped me with collaboration and remote working.
    Top Answer:We use the free version of the product. We utilize it only three to four times a month.
    Ranking
    13th
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    561
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    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    257
    Rating
    8.0
    1st
    out of 62 in Virtual Meetings
    Views
    8,646
    Comparisons
    1,990
    Reviews
    33
    Average Words per Review
    328
    Rating
    8.4
    Comparisons
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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.

    Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Our easy, reliable cloud platform for video, phone, content sharing, and chat runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Message me to learn more about how Zoom can help your business or organization Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom_us.

    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
    Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Government18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company10%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    University6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization86%
    University3%
    Computer Software Company1%
    Financial Services Firm1%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business3%
    Midsize Enterprise87%
    Large Enterprise10%
    Buyer's Guide
    Adobe Connect vs. Zoom
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Adobe Connect vs. Zoom and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Adobe Connect is ranked 13th in Virtual Meetings with 10 reviews while Zoom is ranked 1st in Virtual Meetings with 182 reviews. Adobe Connect is rated 8.6, while Zoom is rated 8.4. 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 Zoom writes "A solution that is worth the money and requires its users to go through an easy setup phase". Adobe Connect is most compared with GoToMeeting, TeamViewer, Webex and InterCall Unified Meeting, whereas Zoom is most compared with Webex, Skype for Business, TeamViewer, Cisco TelePresence and GoToWebinar. See our Adobe Connect vs. Zoom report.

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