CheckPoint vs. Webex Events (formerly Socio)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CheckPoint
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
CheckPoint is a digital access management and engagement system for venues. It automates and digitizes the registration, ticketing, and check-in process while enabling venues, vendors, and exhibitors to engage with guests directly to their phone's lock screen. CheckPoint is an event management tool for events, conferences, festivals, clubs, and more. The venue management solution boasts users among both the Oscars and Nasdaq.N/A
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Webex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.N/A
Pricing
CheckPointWebex Events (formerly Socio)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CheckPointWebex Events (formerly Socio)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
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Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
8.5
15 Ratings
3% above category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings8.415 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings8.515 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.415 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
-
Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
9.3
14 Ratings
11% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.313 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Event registration00 Ratings8.712 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
-
Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
8.4
13 Ratings
4% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.513 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings8.512 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings8.213 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
-
Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
8.7
12 Ratings
3% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.612 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.512 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
-
Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
8.0
13 Ratings
3% below category average
Branding options00 Ratings7.812 Ratings
Attendee list export00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
CheckPoint
-
Ratings
Webex Events (formerly Socio)
8.7
17 Ratings
9% above category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings8.614 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Livestreaming00 Ratings8.216 Ratings
Audience engagement00 Ratings8.517 Ratings
Event recording00 Ratings8.516 Ratings
Virtual booths00 Ratings8.414 Ratings
Networking00 Ratings8.415 Ratings
Event analytics00 Ratings8.615 Ratings
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User Ratings
CheckPointWebex Events (formerly Socio)
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.9
(68 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
1.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Usability
4.3
(2 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.8
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
CheckPointWebex Events (formerly Socio)
Likelihood to Recommend
Fobi AI
CheckPoint performs well as an internal firewall between network zones, providing policy control and deep inspection of internal traffic. It works well for a multi network setup like ours across multiple sites. It is however not a fast changing interface and time needs to be taken to perform changes. It's not a quick as other vendors
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Cisco
WebEx Events is a great tool for hosting both an event website and an onsite event app. If you are looking to integrate an on onsite and online event, they have this capability, as well. The staff is always very helpful and I am able to get answers to my questions in a timely manner
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Pros
Fobi AI
  • Threat Prevention better than Fortinet
  • Granularity of security policy can be customized to the maximum
  • hardware performance is really good
  • Bugs are less as compared to other vendors
  • support is excellent
  • modules work as expected
  • Features can achieve out of box requirements
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Cisco
  • It has quite a few optional and customizable features that can be utilized.
  • It's easy to integrate your existing tools like Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.
  • It's flexible in the way that you upload content in that you can enter things one at a time on the website, or use a spreadsheet to upload a larger amount of content.
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Cons
Fobi AI
  • In my experience, notifications are completely broken and non-functional
  • In my opinion, confusing UX for the cloud portal
  • Don't try and import 100's of endpoints when onboarding because it will create a mess
  • When installing the CP client you have to remove Microsoft Defender and if that fails, CheckPoint technical support goes, "Not my problem, sucks to be you!"
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Cisco
  • Sometimes I feel like it uses too many resources and makes my computer go slower
  • Chats of the webinar dissappear by default, but sometimes important info is shared and could be nice to have the option to save it
  • The quality of the video gets chosen by webex by default, sometimes maybe it would be nice to get the option to fix manually what's the minimum quality you want. Just to not talk with pixels
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Likelihood to Renew
Fobi AI
Every dollar to CheckPoint is a wasted dollar.
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Cisco
Of course something could happen to our orgs ability to put on a conference or Socio could fundamentally change their product or their customer service - but barring any magor shift there is nothing that is even close to competing for our attention here.
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Usability
Fobi AI
the solution offer the most improvement about the usability by management more firewall in the same context or multicontext instead. The shared database allow to use one object for more than a package target of a cluster or more of gateways firewall. The management remain isolated from traffic pass through the firewall so the disruption is limited at minimum.
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Cisco
Some Android users could not get the app to work, so they had to use the web-based version of our conference guide. Most functionality was still there, but they could not pull up the QR code, which impeded the registration process. The presence of the log in with Apple ID button caused issues because most work emails were not attached to Apple ID, which caused access issues.
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Support Rating
Fobi AI
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Cisco
Socio (now WebexEvents) is one of two products I use that gets customer service right. Not only can you get an answer from an actual person quickly during business hours - but if you are asking after hours, you know the response will be waiting for you in the morning. Not only are they fast, but they are also smart about their products and customers. There is very little back and forth trying to explain the problem I am having, or the new way I am trying to use their product, that may even be novel for them.
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Alternatives Considered
Fobi AI
The CheckPoint Firewall and Cisco ISR router serve different purposes. Our organisation uses both devices, but in different areas of the topology. The Cisco ISR is a remote device and its function is to relay information to our edge firewall, which then passes to our internal firewall (CheckPoint) to securely control traffic requests.
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Cisco
We have used multiple virtual event platforms in the past, as well as trialed several. We ultimately decided on Webex due to the aesthetics of the website, the incredibly easy build-out process, the 24/5 support, the user-friendly front-end interface, the multiple ways to monetize sponsorships, and ultimately... the price. The value for what you get is incredible compared to other platforms.
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Return on Investment
Fobi AI
  • Smart console with lower operational overhead
  • Compliance with Hipaa, PCISSS and saving on compliance plenties
  • Less compatibility issues
  • licensing model is costlier at the beginning
  • Some modules require special training
  • False positives may occur
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Cisco
  • By Webex Events (formerly Socio) supporting virtual events, a lot of resources are saved and chances of physical interruptions eliminated.
  • The virtual events supported by Webex Events (formerly Socio) accommodates a multitude or huge audience, which makes the company known globally.
  • The live streaming of the conducted event ensure a wide coverage and minimal resources are required.
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ScreenShots

CheckPoint Screenshots

Screenshot of CheckPoint ecosystem includes the digital ticket using the wallet pass technology, a near-field communication tap device used for registration and check-in, and an admin portal used to provide real-time updates and analytics to make data-driven decisions.Screenshot of CheckPoint gives exhibitors, vendors and sponsors access to your guests' lock screen to send personalized notifications. Send urgent messages in real-time to increase security around your venue.Screenshot of Modernize your venue with CheckPoint's digital ticketing system that lives in your guests' mobile wallets. By using CheckPoint, improve your user experience by enabling a 100% contactless and automated system that gets your guests into your venues faster and smarter.Screenshot of Increase security around check-in with CheckPoint's automated and contactless system. CheckPoint is a sleek digital solution that condensed a multi-step process into one simple tap to speed up check-ins.

Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio)  Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.