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it_user1011 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager of Data Center at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Very Good for HD Video conferencing

What is most valuable?

1. With WebEx, the presenter can show the audience what is on his screen. Files are shared in real time. 2. Audience interactive participation is encouraged and controlled. 3. It identifies who is speaking. 4. It is secure - supports SSL encryption.

What needs improvement?

1. Video conferencing is not as fast as expected. 2. I don’t think WebEx can support more than 1000 participants.WebEx is one of the leading online conference tools. It is a collaborative tool that combines video, data and voice. It bridges the gap between physical locations. We have multiple branches and we have found that bringing people together becomes almost impossible. Thiat is the major reason why we decided to use WebEx. WebEx supports both computers and mobile phones. This means both computer (PCs, tablets, Macs) users and mobile phone users can easily participate in the conference. It also has free applications for ipad and iPhones. One thing we enjoyed most was the toll-free facility. You can easily share the desktop screen or files. Presenters can show his audience what is on his screen. Changing of conference host is quite easy.

What other advice do I have?

WebEx is relatively cheap and cost effective. With $49 per month, 25 people can conveniently enjoy the services. This price cannot be compared to the cost of bringing 25 people together in a physical location
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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it_user4401 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user4401Developer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vendor

You outlined perfectly some pros and cons that WebEx has. I would like to add features that helped me when using WebEx at my workplace.
Since it is software as a service, the user only needs to subscribe to the service and have Internet access and he is ready to go. With WebEx, no download is necessary, and the audience does not need to be a subscriber to watch and listen. One of the distinct pro of WebEx is that it successfully combines the online viewing portion with the ability to teleconference easily and be connected to the webinar via the access code. This lets the presenters know who is actually there during the presentation, without need for a time consuming roll call.
More features from WebEx include the ability to easily share documents, presentations, or applications. With a simple click, the user can allow someone else on the other side of the world the opportunity to present, either with their computer, or by taking remote control of his computer. Another pro of web conferencing with WebEx is the ability to access a recording of the meeting. Also, WebEx is fully scalable.

reviewer1404384 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Simple implementation, easy to use, but distracting operation noises
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use."
  • "The GUI of Webex should be improved. The connectivity for putting people inside the meetings or entering meetings is to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Webex for meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use.

What needs improvement?

The GUI of Webex should be improved. The connectivity for putting people inside the meetings or entering meetings is to be improved. 

When you mute or unmute someone in Webex it causes a tone or a sound that can be distracting. For example, in Microsoft Teams when someone is muted or unmuted it is silent. When we have a meeting with 100 people the noises are too much. Webex needs to reduce the number of noises activated by using the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 100 people in m organization using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Webex.

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

I have previously used Microsoft Teams and Zoom. 

Microsoft Teams and Zoom are better than Webex, I have not seen anything special features in Webex.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of Webex is simple.

What other advice do I have?

I have seen Webex improve over the past year. My most recent meeting using Webex was good. Before Webex was the worst meeting platform I used. Every time I went into a meeting, I hang up there for approximately 10 minutes sometimes till I was inside the meeting. Zoom or Microsoft Teams did not have this issue, I was quickly inside the meeting.

We mostly use Microsoft Teams in my organization. 

I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Gary Jolley - PeerSpot reviewer
PAM Architect at GCA
MSP
Top 20
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. 

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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Sadam Kherisat - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Consultant- Networking Services at STS
Real User
Good tech support and easy installation
Pros and Cons
  • "I am completely satisfied with the tech support."
  • "The solution should have better integration with Microsoft."

What is our primary use case?

I do not know which version we are using, although I believe it to be the latest one. 

What needs improvement?

The solution should have better integration with Microsoft. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Webex for several years. 

How are customer service and support?

I am completely satisfied with the tech support. 

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

We did not try another solution prior to Webex. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and easy. 

It took around a half-an-hour. 

What about the implementation team?

The installation can be done on one's own. 

Two engineers are required for the deployment and maintenance. 

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

I believe the license to be monthly. 

What other advice do I have?

There are around 350 people using the solution in our organization. 

I would recommend it to others. 

My advice is that people make use of the cloud-based solution, as oposed to the on-premises one. It is easy and very good.  

I would rate Webex as a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Owner at Apply Solutions
Real User
Great sound quality and great quality on pics and videos
Pros and Cons
  • "Great quality of sound, quality of pics and video."
  • "Price is a little high."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this solution is for internal company meetings. We are customers of Webex and I'm the owner.

What is most valuable?

The best features of this product are the quality of sound, quality of pics and video. I think it's a very good software.

What needs improvement?

The price of the solution could be slightly reduced. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for two months. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very straightforward. No bugs or glitches. We have between five and 10 users in the company. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
Real User
Top 5
Easy to set up and use with a nice user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
  • "We have had issues where some of the invited participants are not able to join the meeting."

What is our primary use case?

We use Webex for web-based meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ease of use.

You can meet with users and you can control the contributions.

The interface is nice.

What needs improvement?

We have had issues where some of the invited participants are not able to join the meeting. This is a problem that we have had to create a support ticket for.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Webex for about one month.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Webex is scalable, although we only have a small number of users in our company. Not everyone is using it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy.

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

The pricing of this solution is fine and I am satisfied with it.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, Webex is working fine for us at the time being and I recommend it.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Marcelo Andretta - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solution Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Reseller
Stable video communications platform that could be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "I enjoy being able to make video calls."
  • "I would like the next release to be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I am a reseller and use Webex to host calls with my clients and other associates within my enterprise.

What is most valuable?

I enjoy being able to make video calls.

What needs improvement?

I would like the next release to be more user-friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for about six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I do not consider Webex to be too scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy but it was difficult to integrate it within my environment.

What other advice do I have?

I had a hard time integrating this solution within my environment. I prefer Microsoft Teams over Webex.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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reviewer1766682 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
The stream is very smooth
Pros and Cons
  • "The stream is very smooth. That's what I like about Webex. Other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't."
  • "Webex's Bluetooth functionality could be better. For example, I use Webex on my Android mobile phone and connect with Bluetooth. It connects, but I cannot speak through the Bluetooth microphone and earphones with Webex. It's always disabled. I don't know why."

What is our primary use case?

I use Webex for conference calls with buyers and overseas calls. 

What is most valuable?

The stream is very smooth. That's what I like about Webex. Other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't. 

What needs improvement?

Webex's Bluetooth functionality could be better. For example, I use Webex on my Android mobile phone and connect with Bluetooth. It connects, but I cannot speak through the Bluetooth microphone and earphones with Webex. It's always disabled. I don't know why. Also, if I want to pause my screen or mute my microphone, I have to go through several menus. I want easy access to that option. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Webex for around eight or nine years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex is stable.

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

It's hard to compare it to Zoom, but I like Webex a little better.

How was the initial setup?

Webex is easy to use. Everything is pre-installed on my work computer by an IT guy in this company. He installs it by himself.

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

I believe we pay for an annual subscription to Webex. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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