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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Kaltura

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AKaltura, headquartered in New York, offers enterprise or large scale video storage, streaming, and distribution supporting a variety of purposes such as streaming, enterprise video portal, interactive video and virtual classroom, or podcasting.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
    KalturaWebex 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
    KalturaWebex Meetings
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    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
    KalturaWebex Meetings
    Considered Both Products
    Kaltura
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
    Chose Webex Meetings
    All tools are good, yet cisco offers broader extensibility and products. However, for an educational setting, I would stress that you need a single app that is fully adapted and customized for educational needs (having Meetings, Teams, Events, etc., causes confusion).
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    Would buy again
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    92%
    Would buy again
    609 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    517 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    622 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    380 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    452 Answers
    Features
    KalturaWebex Meetings
    Video Marketing
    Comparison of Video Marketing features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Lead generation5.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video personalization10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    eCommerce5.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for advertisements9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video SEO7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Platform Integrations
    Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Integration to Salesforce.com5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketo5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Eloqua9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to LMS10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    8.3
    7 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Webex Meetings
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    Ratings
    Video access controls8.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    User management8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video link sharing8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal video8.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    External video8.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    7.8
    6 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Webex Meetings
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    Ratings
    Player customization8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Embedded videos8.36 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video quality / Bandwidth controls8.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility5.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Analytics
    Comparison of Video Analytics features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    6.4
    5 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Webex Meetings
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    Ratings
    A/B testing6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Streaming quality reports6.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per viewer tracking6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per video tracking6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video analytics dashboard6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    8.1
    7 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Webex Meetings
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    On-Demand video8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live streaming7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Impact of streaming on network8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video upload & format support8.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video library / File management8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video portal8.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Engagement
    Comparison of Video Engagement features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    7.0
    3 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Webex Meetings
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    Ratings
    Audience polling6.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience Q&A / Live chat6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video comments8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.7
    845 Ratings
    9% 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 Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    -
    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 Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    -
    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 Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    -
    Ratings
    Webex Meetings
    8.8
    793 Ratings
    8% 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 Kaltura and Webex Meetings
    Feature
    Kaltura
    -
    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
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    Score9.5 out of 10
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score9.9 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    KalturaWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (11 ratings)
    8.8
    (864 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.3
    (3 ratings)
    8.5
    (58 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (117 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (441 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (416 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (116 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.7
    (22 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (15 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (412 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    KalturaWebex Meetings
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Kaltura
    Kaltura is an excellent tool IF you have a large library of content. It can be pretty pricey so if you are early in launching an online program you may be better off waiting a few years until you've amassed a large enough catalog to warrant the investment in such a tool. The tool is best purchased by a University or company-wide vs having a single department try to find the budget for it. The unlimited plan pays for itself in most cases if you go this route. Secondly, you must be willing to invest time and resources into on-going training for your faculty and staff, especially for those who wish to create their own media and use the quizzing 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
    Kaltura
    • Very easy to use interface for uploading videos or capturing a screen recording. There are very few clicks required to get the media up and running. The video conversion process that happens on the back-end is fast and provides videos in device agnostic formats.
    • Integrates well with other systems, such as our Moodle LMS. This extends the capabilities of the LMS and also allows us to keep video/multimedia content organized in a central location (the KMC).
    • Kaltura can be connected to various processes within your organization. For example, we have a system in place that allows a video lecture in a classroom to be uploaded to Kaltura in a very easy manner.
    • User/role management is very important as some people on campus have more privileges to publish content than do others. We have Kaltura connected to our Single Sign-On solution for authentication and we can assign roles to specific people within the Kaltura software.
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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
    Kaltura
    • As it relates to the LMS integration, we would like to see improved workflow. But that may be just as much a Canvas issue as a Kaltura issue.
    • I would like to see the ability to add inline, anchored comments to the video timeline.
    • We are seeing issues with compatibility with certain browsers - especially Chrome. The faster Kaltura can move away from Flash the better.
    • The capture appliance (CaptureSpace Lite) needs to be reconsidered. It's not intutive enough.
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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
    Kaltura
    The choice to renew our subscription does not belong to us, though we are able to provide input. We are aware of competitive products who have matured in the past three years, and we are aware now of alternatives to conventional plugin usage (LTI).
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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
    Kaltura
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Kaltura
    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
    Kaltura
    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
    Kaltura
    The first line support agents seldom are able to diagnose or troubleshoot any problems that we have. These agents simply open support tickets in their system which are escalated to a foreign level 2 support agent which creates at least a day delay between reporting a problem and getting initial feedback. Any back-and-forth questions add at least another day delay.
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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
    Kaltura
    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
    Kaltura
    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
    Kaltura
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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
    Kaltura
    Kaltura was the best option given the sheer volume of people we needed to support digitally. Others were better in their own regard, but due to limitations in number of attendees or sessions, Kaltura was the best option
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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
    Kaltura
    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
    Kaltura
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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
    Kaltura
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    Cisco
    It is a user friendly application. We have had no adoption problems within the company.
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    Return on Investment
    Kaltura
    • Managing video content with the KMC has greatly reduced the amount of hours previously needed to manage.
    • User issues ie: uploading video, viewing video has been greatly reduced.
    • Increased user engagement with using video in LMS courses. We currently have 6,929 videos on our system. Last month , 2/1/14, 17,623 videos were viewed at least 75% of the way through.
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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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