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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Read&Write

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ARead&Write is a literacy support tool that helps individuals of all abilities read, write, and express themselves with confidence. For education and the workplace, its assistive features include text-to-speech, word prediction, and research tools for users with diverse learning needs.N/A

    Webex Meetings

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWebex 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
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Webex Meet
    $14.50
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Considered Both Products
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    157 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    609 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    120 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    517 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    155 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    622 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    380 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    104 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    452 Answers
    Features
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Writing and Proofreading
    Comparison of Writing and Proofreading features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    6.9
    159 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Spelling and grammar check6.7137 Ratings00 Ratings
    Machine translation6.2114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations7.0119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Browser extension7.6142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Speech-to-Text7.6143 Ratings00 Ratings
    Picture Dictionary7.0126 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dictionary7.1139 Ratings00 Ratings
    Highlighters7.4143 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio maker5.8108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.7
    845 Ratings
    10% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.0840 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings9.0832 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings8.0800 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings8.6762 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.5
    830 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.8829 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings8.1721 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.6
    838 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings8.7795 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.5825 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.4351 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.9783 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings8.7708 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.8
    793 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings9.0682 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings8.6691 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Read&Write and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Read&Write
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.8
    787 Ratings
    8% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.8740 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.8767 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings9.0475 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
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    ClickMeeting
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Ginger Business
    Score7.9 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Ginger Business
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Google Meet
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (163 ratings)
    8.8
    (864 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.1
    (15 ratings)
    8.5
    (58 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (117 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (441 ratings)
    Performance
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    9.5
    (416 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (43 ratings)
    7.9
    (116 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (6 ratings)
    9.7
    (22 ratings)
    Configurability
    5.5
    (5 ratings)
    7.2
    (15 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.6
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    8.3
    (412 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    9.6
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Read&WriteWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    Read&Write is especially well-suited to supporting students with reading accommodations during independent work, content-area instruction, and written-response tasks. In my 5th-grade classroom, one of the most effective scenarios is during science and social studies lessons, where students are expected to read complex informational texts independently. There can also be occasional challenges when websites, PDFs, or testing platforms are not fully compatible with all Read&Write features.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Creates vocabulary lists for students that include symbols, definitions, and space to add additional notes or images (a staff favorite)
    • Intuitive word prediction that supports spelling, grammar, and reduces the number of keystrokes needed
    • Text-to-speech on any digital text using the regular reader or screenshot reader, making almost any content accessible
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • I would like to use the practice reading aloud tool more, but the kids that I work with have a hard time understanding the concept. I think that, while there are a lot of tools available, sometimes they are hard for younger students to understand.
    • The hover to read function is nice as well, but my students struggle with the fact that if you move the mouse once it starts reading it will start all over in a new area. It's not as smooth as I would like it to be.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    I'm just really impressed with the software and the access it gives to learners who are used to coming up against barriers in education. It's a quick-fix for a learner - something they can access usefully and productively with very little training. I also love that learners can access Read&Write on their devices at home - that really is a game changer.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    I am giving this an 9. Not a perfect score because working on PDFs is better but not yet as easy as I need for it to be. Working with many students who have executive function challenges, I need a smooth simplistic access method. We are not quite there yet for writing on PDFs. Overall the toolbar on Read&Write is super easy to access and I love that the suite includes several tools on the toolbar providing a solution to many accessibility challenges.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    Seems to be available when Internet is working.
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    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    there are issues with the dictation not running smoothly.
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    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    The support team at Texthelp is excellent. They're all super helpful and open to feedback and new ideas. Still, more importantly, they are ultimately fully committed to aligning with us and ensuring they help us provide the best education possible. Furthermore, they're open to new features and always communicate this incredibly well.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    It was easy to learn to use
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    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    It took a solid 2 weeks for R&W to work on our students chromebooks even after reaching out to tech support. The toolbar was greyed out and not accessible to students. Took a long time before tech support helped us solve this problem.
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    We are still learning how to use Equatio. I am not a mathematician and therefore I am finding understanding it a bit more difficult. Once I understand how to use it I will be able to cascade it down. My hope is that it will be as useful as Read & Write
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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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    The pricing is reasonable. A lower tier with just screen reading and basic functions would be nice, but not a deal-breaker.
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    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    The product can be used on as many devices at once as needed
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    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    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
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • We are early to deploying Read&Write but hope to see increased test scores
    • We are early to deploying Read&Write but hope to see decreases in student behaviors triggered by challenging ELA assignments
    • We are early to deploying Read&Write but hope to see improvements in student self perception as a result of increased ELA success
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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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    ScreenShots

    Read&Write Screenshots

    Screenshot of the translatorScreenshot of the text-to-speech functionalityScreenshot of the Similar Word CheckerScreenshot of Screen MaskingScreenshot of a scanScreenshot of the PDF Reader