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Gary Jolley - PeerSpot reviewer
PAM Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
Top 20
Jan 9, 2022
The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are nice
Pros and Cons
  • "I like WebEx's stability and ease of use. The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are also nice."
  • "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."

What is most valuable?

I like WebEx's stability and ease of use. The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are also nice. 

What needs improvement?

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've had a WebEx account for more than 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

WebEx is stable. It works. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I don't use WebEx for large meetings, but it can scale up. I work in tandem with another guy in the automotive space. He has regular meetings of anywhere from 16 to 30 people. He can easily manage the speakers and things like that. He pays for the subscription and gets all the features because he needs them. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing WebEx is straightforward. It's just a couple of clicks on an executable installer. You can log in with an ID or not.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use the free version, not the enterprise version. The only compelling reason to go for paid WebEx pay is if you're hosting large meetings.

What other advice do I have?

I rate WebEx 10 out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1712268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 1, 2021
Easy to use, but needs password protection for meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features of Webex was that it was easy to use and there were no hassles."
  • "Webex could be improved by having a password-protected system. I don't remember there being any passwords for the meetings, but, presently, Zoom has meeting protection."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Webex was virtual meetings. Recordings would go to the cloud, and since it was cloud-based, I used the latest version of Webex.

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features of Webex was that it was easy to use and there were no hassles. 

What needs improvement?

Webex could be improved by having a password-protected system. I don't remember there being any passwords for the meetings, but, presently, Zoom has meeting protection. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I used Webex from the time I joined my organization, in 2016, until 2019. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex is stable. Comparatively, it is much better—I've had no issues. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. In my organization, Webex has been replaced by Zoom, so that's what everyone uses. 

How are customer service and support?

I did not face any issues, so I never contacted technical support. The only issue I faced was the safety aspect, on a personal basis, but besides that I didn't face any issues. 

How was the initial setup?

Webex was installed by the respective department in my organization's system.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented through an in-house team. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

My organization took care of the licensing. I'm guessing they did some subscription cycle, but I used the free version. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have switched to using Zoom. Compared to Webex, Zoom is much more upgraded, but not as easy to use. The only thing about Webex is we didn't have any password features and all that, which we do have in Zoom. If you compare Webex and Zoom, both are good in their own rights. 

Zoom's installation was easy—I did it myself and it took probably five minutes. I use Zoom for personal purposes as well as in my company. My personal one is unlicensed and just for meetings that are 15-20 minutes long. My company's version was installed by them, so I'm not sure whether it's an enterprise or free version of a license. There are over 10,000 people in my organization who use Zoom. 

According to some articles I read in regards to Zoom, if I'm using it for personal purposes, it does take data. When I read the privacy policies and the terms and conditions, it takes all the data from your mobile or the laptop that you're using. So there is a threat, when you're using it for personal requirements, that it can take your data: the contact details, photos, even your bank details if you keep it on your mobile. So on a personal note, I won't use it. I have it installed, but only because of my organization's requirements. But if it's for a personal thing, no. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex a seven out of ten. I think I would recommend Webex to others, but password protection needs to be added. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Vice Senior President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
May 11, 2024
Helps to collaborate with team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard
Pros and Cons
  • "Webex helps us collaborate better. We can work with customers and our team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard. It's been really helpful."

    What is most valuable?

    Webex helps us collaborate better. We can work with customers and our team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard. It's been really helpful.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the product for two to three years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. Our organization uses Webex, and its users include project managers, development team leads, and consultants like myself. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I haven't contacted the technical support yet. 

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We used GoTo Meeting before Webex. I do have confidence in Cisco technology since we've used Cisco switches and support in the past, so Webex, being from Cisco, seems promising.

    How was the initial setup?

    I would rate my experience with the initial setup as a nine out of ten. It was very easy and straightforward, and I've always had a good experience with it. 
    Webex is deployed in our organization primarily for consultants and teams. Whenever a customer requires us to discuss certain products or topics, we use the tool to facilitate those discussions and bring everyone together for meetings.


    The deployment is quick. We download it from the web, install it, and start using it. There's no extensive company-wide deployment of the tool in our organization. It's primarily used by consultants engaging with customers who prefer Webex for meetings. I've never initiated a Webex meeting myself. Typically, it takes less than five minutes from downloading to join a meeting.

    What other advice do I have?

    I've been using Webex to meet customer requirements. I tend to use Zoom for team-related activities. However, if the customer prefers Webex, Zoom, or Teams, we adapt accordingly. 

    I'm using a hybrid setup, including on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. Our approach is driven by customer requirements because we prioritize serving our customers. We support platforms like Azure, AWS, and private or hybrid cloud, including on-premises deployments.

    I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    SAMU DAVID - PeerSpot reviewer
    Cloud/Container Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Apr 29, 2024
    Offers good video quality and security features to users
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features of the solution revolve around stability and performance."
    • "Some concerns are raised by the company's team when it comes to the screen portion of the tool. There is a need to hire engineers to deal with the aforementioned issue."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution in my company to call our clients and manage areas such as business collaborations and webinars.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features of the solution revolve around stability and performance. The average networking speed offered by the product is good.

    What needs improvement?

    Some concerns are raised by the company's team when it comes to the screen portion of the tool. There is a need to hire engineers to deal with the aforementioned issue.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have experience with Webex.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    The team of administrators in my company deals with the company's support team.

    How was the initial setup?

    One person can handle the product's initial setup phase. The initial setup phase doesn't require much time.

    Mostly, I use Webex Client. I downloaded the solution from Webex's site. In general, I use Webex Enterprise Edition.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    There is a need to pay the licensing charges to use Webex Enterprise Edition.

    What other advice do I have?

    The product has simplified the remote work in our company, especially when we have to have client meetings and there is a need to add our internal team members who are working remotely.

    The video quality, screen, and interface offered by the product are good.

    From my side, I would recommend the product to others.

    The product's security features seem good, but I don't know much about them.

    The conference quality offered by the tool is good.

    I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    S Ramachandran - PeerSpot reviewer
    System Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Feb 13, 2024
    The solution is heavy and takes too much time to open, though it is useful for communication
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is useful for communication."
    • "The solution is heavy and slow."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for voice calls, desktop sharing, and sharing drawings or texts for presentations.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is useful for communication. It provides the basic features available in other products.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution is heavy and slow. It takes too much time to open. It is a bit old. I do not feel comfortable using it.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for six years, but not frequently.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the stability a five out of ten.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was easy.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Microsoft Teams and Zoom are better than Webex. Webex is pretty slow compared to Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Microsoft Teams is also a bit heavy and slow. I like Zoom. I feel more comfortable using Teams and Zoom. I have been using them for a long time.

    What other advice do I have?

    We use the solution rarely. I use Webex only when our partners ask us to join meetings through Webex. I might not be comfortable using Webex because I do not use it frequently. Our organization takes care of our security needs. Overall, I rate the product a four out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
    Chief Operations Officer at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Sep 3, 2023
    Helps with efficiently scheduling meetings and work interviews remotely
    Pros and Cons
    • "We can access and conduct meetings remotely from anywhere using Webex."
    • "The product's price could be better."

    How has it helped my organization?

    The platform helped us a lot during COVID-19 to schedule meetings remotely.

    What is most valuable?

    We can access and conduct meetings remotely from anywhere using Webex. It saves a lot of challenges dealing with documents while preparing for meetings or interview sessions.

    What needs improvement?

    The product's price could be better. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Webex for seven years.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I use Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom as well. Some functions like screen sharing are challenging to use in Microsoft Teams. For Skype, it is more complicated to establish a powerful network.

    How was the initial setup?

    We have to connect to the network and download the software using the browser for installation.

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented the product myself.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We purchase the product's yearly license. It is expensive.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Webex an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer2194749 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Technical Project Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Real User
    May 27, 2023
    Support available, scales well, but chat functionality could improve
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most noteworthy aspect of Webex is its quality, which I found satisfactory without any notable issues."
    • "In terms of features, it would be beneficial for Webex to focus on improving its chat functionality to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, enhancing communication operations to create a friendlier user experience would be advantageous. Other individuals who have tried using it faced challenges when attempting to share content with third parties during conversations or meetings."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Webex for conferencing.

    What is most valuable?

    The most noteworthy aspect of Webex is its quality, which I found satisfactory without any notable issues.

    What needs improvement?

    In terms of features, it would be beneficial for Webex to focus on improving its chat functionality to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, enhancing communication operations to create a friendlier user experience would be advantageous. Other individuals who have tried using it faced challenges when attempting to share content with third parties during conversations or meetings.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Webex for approximately five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We encountered connectivity issues that could have stemmed from our network, the internet service provider (ISP), or other factors. It seemed to be an isolated incident, and I didn't have the opportunity to connect with tech support to diagnose the exact problem. It could have been related to an update or an issue with Webex itself. However, the problem was eventually resolved. While it was a significant concern for someone else, I had not personally received any complaints about it prior to that occurrence.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have three people in my group that have used Webex.

    How are customer service and support?

    Although there is internal technical support available, I didn't escalate the issue as it was resolved almost immediately. The presence of an active internal technical support team played a key role in swiftly fixing the problem.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have a preference for alternative tools. Regarding conferences, Webex is acceptable. I want to be honest with you about this. Connecting on Webex is actually easy. I would consider it to be on par with Zoom in terms of overall quality. However, I'm aware that some external users from the company's perspective have encountered certain issues that have hindered their conversations. Honestly, they weren't particularly enthusiastic about this solution. When I need to communicate with these external customers through Webex, they tend to choose another tool. This doesn't inspire much confidence in me, but I understand it's a personal matter. Perhaps the design could be improved, but that's also just my personal opinion. Apart from that, I believe Webex has all the necessary features. As a regular Zoom user, I simply prefer to stick with Zoom based on my own experiences and preferences. Additionally, I find it more useful to use Zoom for both personal and team purposes.

    For my ideal solution, I would suggest taking the best features from various tools. For instance, I would incorporate Slack's messaging capabilities and Zoom's audio-video functionality. That combination would be perfect for me. If it were possible to also include elements from other platforms like Telegram and Webex, it would further enhance the overall solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    The solution requires maintenance. 

    I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Clara Chen - PeerSpot reviewer
    First Vice President/ Private Banking Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Real User
    Mar 26, 2022
    Secure, and easy to use, but the joining process should be simplified
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is user-friendly."
    • "I think it's very inconvenient to have to enter my email address all the time just to be a visitor."

    What is our primary use case?

    Webex is used for video communication and video calls.

    What is most valuable?

    I am satisfied with the performance of Webex.

    The user interface is fine for me. It is user-friendly.

    I don't have an issue with the security.

    What needs improvement?

    I think it's very inconvenient to have to enter my email address all the time just to be a visitor.

    I didn't log in because I just attended a meeting that my manager scheduled for me and I had to retype my email address, and I believe that I should be able to click a button as a visitor. I shouldn't have to enter my email address again and again.

    It should be easier to join a meeting.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I started using Webex after I joined my company, and my company also uses Webex. I have been using it for one month.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I am not aware of the number of users in the company.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    Previously, I worked with Google Meets and Zoom.

    The issue is that I have no idea which company it is from when I use it.

    How was the initial setup?

    I was not involved in the installation. It was pre-installed in the company.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    For me, there is no licensing fee.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others, but I'm not sure what its specific advantage is, but I use it smoothly.

    I would rate Webex a six out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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