HCL Sametime vs Polycom RealPresence Web Suite comparison

HCLSoftware and Poly are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Poly is ranked #35. HCLSoftware holds a 0.4% mindshare in VM, compared to Poly’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Sametime

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

19th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Polycom RealPresence Web Suite

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

35th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of HCL Sametime is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Polycom RealPresence Web Suite is 0.2%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Bogdan Chechlowski

Kierownik Biura Informatyki at EIB SA

Stable product, communicate very fast and allows to see who's online in the office or work environment

It was used for communication through text messages, primarily Being able to see who was online and communicate very fast was a good feature. The security was quite good. However, when we tried to implement it for email at a high level, we had to use another solution, FortiMail Gateway. I view…

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HCL Sametime?

I view it as part of HCL Notes and Domino, and my opinion is similar to those products. It lacks some features compared to modern solutions. For example, it doesn't allow sending screenshots or oth...

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What is your primary use case for HCL Sametime?

It was used for communication through text messages, primarily.

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What advice do you have for others considering HCL Sametime?

Overall, it was quite good. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It's a better product than some others from HCL, but overall, I wouldn't recommend it, given the availability of superior alternatives.

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Also Known As

Lotus Sametime, IBM Lotus Sametime

RealPresence Web Suite, Polycom Web Suite

Overview

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.

HCLSoftware

Polycom RealPresence Web Suite is an innovative and powerful collaboration solution providing web conferencing to anyone, anywhere. This browser-based software features rich content & screen sharing capabilities that help bring new ideas to life while integrating easily with everyday workflows.

Poly

Sample Customers

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

ALAIN AFFLELOU, Children’s Mercy: Where Compassion and Technology Meet, Polycom, Red Cross Childrens Hospital, SRG Apparel PLC, Sundance Institute, Urban Shield

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