Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued) vs. Webex Meetings

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Cisco Meeting Server was a conferencing solution for allowing the user to setup a conference any time using a wide range of Cisco and Jabber devices, and third-party solutions (e.g. Skype for Business). The product has reached its end-of-life, and is discontinued.N/A
Webex Meetings
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Webex Meetings is a video conferencing solution powering hybrid work. It enables a seamless collaboration experience and better results with meetings that are designed to give everyone the ability to engage no matter their location, language, or communication style.
$14.50
per month per user
Pricing
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Editions & Modules
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Webex Meet
$14.50
per month per user
Webex Suite: Meet + Call
$25
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Considered Both Products
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)

No answer on this topic

Webex Meetings
Chose Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings has a better interop solution than Zoom or Microsoft. Furthermore, Cisco is the only vendor who has a complete collaboration solution including the platform, endpoints and softclients.
Chose Webex Meetings
Webes is easier to use. All people inside and outside the company that used it were happy and shared their positive feedback.
It needs less space on computers and doesn't make the computer slow.
Customer service were outstanding and the whole experience was pleasant and …
Chose Webex Meetings
You can simply say that combining all features and putting [them] in once the suite is Cisco Webex
Chose Webex Meetings
Comparing to them, WebEx seems more professional and formal. It has all the professional tools required for the meetings. I prefer this over others as it has good audio and video quality and it can run over low bandwidth that leads to professionalism. Overall the performance …
Chose Webex Meetings
There is no competition in my book. For me Webex is the hands-down winner.
Features
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
8.0
9 Ratings
1% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.2
809 Ratings
4% above category average
High quality audio8.69 Ratings8.5803 Ratings
High quality video8.29 Ratings8.6795 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements8.38 Ratings7.7764 Ratings
Mobile support7.18 Ratings7.9729 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
7.4
8 Ratings
6% below category average
Webex Meetings
8.5
796 Ratings
8% above category average
Desktop sharing8.38 Ratings8.8793 Ratings
Whiteboards6.57 Ratings8.2691 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
7.4
9 Ratings
10% below category average
Webex Meetings
8.5
804 Ratings
3% above category average
Calendar integration7.98 Ratings8.5763 Ratings
Meeting initiation8.79 Ratings8.7790 Ratings
Integrates with social media5.55 Ratings7.9324 Ratings
Record meetings / events6.79 Ratings8.7749 Ratings
Slideshows8.48 Ratings8.7681 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
7.5
8 Ratings
8% below category average
Webex Meetings
8.6
761 Ratings
6% above category average
Live chat7.98 Ratings8.8739 Ratings
Audience polling7.37 Ratings8.6655 Ratings
Q&A7.47 Ratings8.5662 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)
8.2
9 Ratings
1% above category average
Webex Meetings
8.8
755 Ratings
8% above category average
User authentication8.79 Ratings8.6708 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.29 Ratings8.8735 Ratings
Confidential attendee list7.77 Ratings8.9444 Ratings
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Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Small Businesses
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.2 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.2 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings
Score 8.4 out of 10
TeamViewer
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(9 ratings)
8.5
(823 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.5
(55 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
6.8
(110 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(443 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(418 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
9.5
(113 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(6 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(19 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(12 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(10 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(8 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(414 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(10 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Meeting Server (discontinued)Webex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
Discontinued Products
Cisco meeting Server can be used to host meeting for a small group 2 people and also can host meeting for hundreds of people. Even if the scalability increases no compromise in the call and consistent performance can be observed. The video quality is clear and there is no noticeable latency between audio and video. The recording feature is well placed and it helps a lot in rectifying and processing the important points that might have been left out during the meeting.
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Cisco
The first reason is the ease of use and availability, which makes WebEx work for all. The quality of audio and video is adorable. As a business development associate, I must make an impression on the other side, and WebEx helps me make first impressions. A few features are complex for new users but can be resolved.
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Pros
Discontinued Products
  • Integrates well with other devices
  • More than 1 person can be on video call with minimal lag
  • Quiet cost effective for a company with many employees
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Cisco
  • Anywhere at anytime virtual meetings and conferences.
  • Secure collaboration end-to-end.
  • Webex Assistant, I like this feature every much.
  • Customizable layouts as needs arise.
  • Great User Interface (UI).
  • Historical capture of meetings.
  • The shape and gesture recognition features using AI.
  • Note-taking.
  • Close Captioning in various languages.
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Cons
Discontinued Products
  • Allowing more user interaction rather than just video and audio.
  • Split screen option to share content and view faces from those on the meeting.
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Cisco
  • Only a few options are there for non-verbal feedback like hand raising or emoji reactions. They should work on it as expressing understanding or agreement would help collaborate with the cross-functional teams.
  • More options for creating custom workflows and integrations with internal tools would be helpful and the whiteboard also looks basic compared to other similar tools. I think, adding features like sticky notes and freehand drawing would be a great boost.
  • The mobile app is functional but I find it less intuitive and feature-rich compared to the desktop version. Should have parity in features and a more user-friendly interface will become more helpful for mobile users like me who sometimes conduct or attend meetings on the go.
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Likelihood to Renew
Discontinued Products
because we're satisfied of the product
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Cisco
Because Webex Meetings is known for its consistent performance, with high quality audio and video that works well even in low bandwidth situations. This makes it a dependable tool for both small and large meetings without worrying about technical glitches. Also, the platform is easy to navigate, both for meeting hosts and participants. Features like screen sharing, chat, and breakout rooms are intuitive
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Usability
Discontinued Products
very easy to use and quick to learn
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Cisco
Webex Meetings does not provide enough audio feedback for users with visual disabilities to properly navigate the tool. Students, faculty, and staff who are blind or have low vision may not be able to use Webex Meetings. Users with motor disabilities that navigate via keyboard, may not be able to navigate the web conferencing session enough to participate fully.
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Reliability and Availability
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
So personally I have never faced any kind of meeting unavailability issue while scandaling meeting with WebEx the bandwidth is really good and in terms of application performance the same is my opinion what I mentioned for availability it is good and the objective of communication is quite fruitfully achieved with a simple and effective product like WebEx which is often bundled with the purchase of course which is which we have at our company and great discount is being offered so it is easy on our pocket. I really don't have any specific errors which have faced I should mention over here the operation or application uses is quite smooth.
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Performance
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
We use browsers to join Webex Meetings and it is very good no issue also appears from Webex APP is very organized and does not consume more resources of PC so no issues appeared. We join audio and video in many ways, all of which are good. We integrated it with active Microsoft Exchange with easy deployment.
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Support Rating
Discontinued Products
I never used Support
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Cisco
The support cases can be opened instantly. The support engineers can support you via Telephone, E-Mail, WebEx Meetings, and My favorite WebEx application.24X7 Availability of the engineers. Step-by-step guidance is available by an engineer. https://help.webex.com/ - Great Site for instant FAQ's. https://status.webex.com/ - Is helpful to identify the updated schedule of WebEx or to know the server status of WebEx services.
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In-Person Training
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
It was straight to the point and very informative. effective training often includes clear explanations, hands-on practice opportunities, time for questions and answers, real-world examples, and follow-up support. If you're trying to assess the quality of a specific training session, you might consider these factors. For organizations looking to assess the quality of their in-person training, it's best to solicit feedback directly from the participants. This can be done through anonymous surveys or feedback sessions, enabling the organization to gather firsthand information and improve future training sessions accordingly.
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Online Training
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
It was very interactive and well explained. The trainor is very much knowledgeable of the product. He was able to answer all of our inquiries in a timely and professional manner. There were lots of exercises done during the duration of the training to ensure that we have a better view on what to expect from the product.
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Implementation Rating
Discontinued Products
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Cisco
That we needed complex implementation that we didn't get tells me 2 things: 1) the product was not designed in a way that "just worked" like some of its peers (Zoom / BlueJeans) and 2) had our company defined actual user needs and validated / verified that they had bought something that matched those, we would have pursued features / designs more closely aligned with what the product actually does: screen share, sometimes video, definitely VOIP audio (always an option regardless of license), and easy recording and retrieval of meetings.
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Alternatives Considered
Discontinued Products
Apart from Cisco Meeting Server, only Poly offers full fledged on-premise meeting server. Their solution is called Polycom RealPresence
Collaboration Server. But there solutions are mostly outdated. Even though they have recently changes to subscription via Poly Clarity but servers are still very old. Whereas Cisco Meeting Server was recently updated and integrates well with WebEx and Cisco's other products.
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Cisco
The ability to transfer multimedia files directly into the platform and a very robust free plan helped me make the decision to try out Webex Meetings. Easy to set up in a company environment and accessible once the learning curve and sign up process are complete. In-platform web navigating is also a nice feature when onboarding new staff or doing market research.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
We use the free version of Webex Meetings to allow us to connect with suppliers/vendors that demand Webex Meetings be used for collaboration.
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Scalability
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
I work for a Fortune 500 company with many employees so I can testify to its usability for large corporations. In addition, I use the software within my small team of sales reps so it is always usable on a small scale as well. In my eyes, this tool is scalable for businesses of all sizes without any hiccups or issues.
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Professional Services
Discontinued Products
No answers on this topic
Cisco
It is a user friendly application. We have had no adoption problems within the company.
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Return on Investment
Discontinued Products
  • Good and robust collaboration tool which helped.
  • Easy integration with surrounding tools like MS office was great advantage.
  • Sharing recorded content wasn't easy, so had to use screen capture sometimes, which was not great.
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Cisco
  • The costly nature of individual accounts across multiple schools made it difficult to maintain the budget when our student population grew exponentially.
  • Often communicated to clients and stakeholders that we were a trustworthy and elevated provider.
  • Limited engagement and interactive features with students often contributed to complaints around student engagement and buy-in.
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