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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Lifesize Video Conferencing

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ALifesize is a web conferencing platform focused on making video conferencing systems and video conferencing apps work well together, while still being easy-to-use. Their platform incorporates web conferencing software with meeting room devices and wireless screen sharing.

    $12.95

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    Snagit

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/ASnagit is screen capture and recording software from TechSmith, that lets users capture the screen and camera, add additional context, and share images, GIFs, or videos across preferred platforms.

    $39

    per year per user

    Pricing
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Editions & Modules
    Enterprise
    $12.95 per user/month
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    Plus
    $14.95 per user/month
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    Standard
    $16.95 per user/month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsWith every plan, you get the collaboration features you use everyday, at no additional cost: • Unlimited video conferences • Downloadable desktop and mobile apps • Secure encryption set by default • Unlimited meeting duration • Free, browser-based web app • Two-way and group chat with popular chat integrations • Centralized, name-based directory • Online reporting and account management • Email and calendar schedulingOne-time license cost One license per user - install on 2 machines, for work and home use Compatible with Windows and MacOS Optional Maintenance renewal - first year included FREE Upgrade to the next version Phone, chat and email support Access to Snagit Certification with 20+ exclusive how-to videos Enhanced Screencast integration to share content, plus the newest starter Assets for Snagit
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    Community Pulse
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Considered Both Products
    Lifesize
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    TechSmith
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    79%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    49 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    71%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    53 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    40 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    43 Answers
    Features
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Lifesize Video Conferencing and Snagit
    Feature
    Lifesize Video Conferencing
    8.9
    160 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Snagit
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio8.9160 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video8.9158 Ratings00 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements8.9150 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Lifesize Video Conferencing and Snagit
    Feature
    Lifesize Video Conferencing
    9.0
    155 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Snagit
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing9.0155 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Lifesize Video Conferencing and Snagit
    Feature
    Lifesize Video Conferencing
    8.9
    148 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Snagit
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.9112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.9141 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.9112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows8.996 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Lifesize Video Conferencing and Snagit
    Feature
    Lifesize Video Conferencing
    9.0
    93 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Snagit
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    Live chat9.092 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A9.062 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Lifesize Video Conferencing and Snagit
    Feature
    Lifesize Video Conferencing
    9.0
    113 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Snagit
    -
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    Participant roles & permissions9.0113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
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    ClickMeeting
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Sendspark
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Atlassian Loom
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Camtasia
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (161 ratings)
    8.9
    (97 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (23 ratings)
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (36 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.2
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (48 ratings)
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (135 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.4
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.2
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Lifesize Video ConferencingSnagit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Lifesize
    Lifesize Video Conferencing is a real-time meeting and video conferencing solution that works simply and immediately with features that fit our needs. I recommend it because it is professional, easy to configure, with maximum security, and where collaboration and teamwork are essential. possible, increasing workflow and productivity, to increase communication and efficiency in projects, it offers positive results and a pleasant experience for all.
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    TechSmith
    I have recommended Snagit several times. Discussion of screenshot programs is not something that often arises often, in my work environment. When such a situation does arise, I make it clear that Snagit is my go-to solution for anything related to screenshot capture. It opens the captured image directly into an editor window for quick and easy manipulation.
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    Pros
    Lifesize
    • The touchpad makes it extremely easy to join or start conference calls with a single pushbutton.
    • The Lifesize solution is affordable and has been extremely reliable for our video conference calls.
    • Camera quality is great and provides clear video for our organization.
    • The pan/tilt/zoom features are very helpful to focus in on specific people or items during a training or demonstration.
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    TechSmith
    • Being able to take screen captures quickly and with just a keystroke is a prime feature. I took several screenshots just yesterday to show folks, which saved me from taking the time to meet with [...] everyone.
    • Obviously recording and sharing video is Snagit's strength. It does this as well as any product I have used. It is not an editor but there are a lot of capture features that cover just about any situation.
    • One great feature that Snagit has is the ability to pull text from a capture. We don't use this a lot but when it is needed it is a huge time saver.
    • The settings and tools within Snagit are intuitive and easy to find.
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    Cons
    Lifesize
    • Lack of features or options to integrate with other solutions
    • Audio was just ok. If it was a meeting with more than 3-4 people, it seemed it was too much
    • I had a hard time with support. They were not very responsive and felt like an up-hill battle at times.
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    TechSmith
    • Image merge - I wish there was an easier way to merge two images in one.
    • Scrolling capture - even though this is one thing I love, sometimes the text gets wonky when I use this feature.
    • The shortcut - this feature feels super unnecessary. And it can be annoying when every time I move my mouse to the right of the screen it pops up.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Lifesize
    Other than the HIPAA compliance, we have no compelling reason to retain LifeSize when we can already pay for similar services included with our UCaaS service. Our UCaaS vendor, Fuze, includes video conferencing with the VoIP services via single, integrated client software package. Additional limitations include minimal implementation assistance, training service, training materials and assistance driving internal adoption. Issues with slow speed for desktop sharing and audio quality make the technical aspects of Lifesize inferior to competitors.
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    TechSmith
    I think that the tool is excellent for what it is being used for. I particuarly like the ability to capture content from the screen whilst using the scroll wheel on my mouse. It is very annoying when your try to capture something with grab and you can't scroll which leads to multiple images
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    Usability
    Lifesize
    Overall experience with Lifesize Video Conferencing has been great. While it serves it's basic purpose of allowing smooth video/audio meetings of people located at different places with option of screen sharing/chatting/ recording, what add to it's pros are it's accessibility from various platforms, flexibility to switch to a listen only mode in case of network issues and ease of operation.
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    TechSmith
    It's button centric for easy access to every feature. Everything allows undo! It works like any other standard Windows application. Everyone can be a professional without having to select every feature yourself by using the built in styles with just one click of a button in most cases. Every button is clearly labeled too.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Lifesize
    Since we are an educational institution we not only have scheduled classes which must be available, but we have staff members in a variety of areas ranging from recruiting and admissions to advancement and the President's office who need to connect with students, alumni and other interest groups, often at odd hours. I have not, since using Lifesize had anyone complain of not being able to connect
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    Performance
    Lifesize
    Lifesize is an amazing platform for VC. However, it is a costly solution for any scaling startup. However, implementation and user acceptability was fairly easy and worth the additional spend. Quality has always been on point and support has always taken care of us. Our account manager also ensured a seamless transition process for Google Hangouts. Will go with this solution again at any other organization.
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    TechSmith
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    Support Rating
    Lifesize
    Support has been decent throughout our use of Lifesize Video Conferencing. There were times we needed to make changes, customizations and additions to the application which took a little longer than expected. Overall the support team for Lifesize was very responsive to our requests. When we experienced issues with the application they were resolved to our expectations.
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    TechSmith
    I've actually never had to contact support as the tool is easy to use. One aspect is that they upgrade and send email notifications of the upgrades. They don't charge extra for upgrades and their enhancements fall in line with the way we use the tool. We haven't had to submit any upgrade requests as the tool already does what we need it to do.
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    In-Person Training
    Lifesize
    Sensus was really helpful in the initial setup and training of our technical Support Team. Sensus gave us training on site so that it would be our own equipment that was set up. Then the in house tech team took over to train other users who would be using the system. When needed the Sensus and Lifesize tech support were really helpful in trouble shooting or guiding us through any difficulty.
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    TechSmith
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    Online Training
    Lifesize
    I gave this rating because Lifesize's website offers multiple quality videos that shows you exactly how the software works. The videos are divided into different categories which makes searching for a video fairly simple! If for some reason you have a question not answered in one of the how-tos you can always contact support. Excellent product, excellent service!
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    Implementation Rating
    Lifesize
    Great for companies that need to accomplish multiple things at once while at different places. From our experience, broadcasting news is most favorable considering the level of excellence you get with the product plus the affordability. It can be used both privately amongst employees, or shared publicly through covering events
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    TechSmith
    It's a simple next next finish install. The SnagIt Library in the user profile should probably be backed up to make sure they have access to their old screen captures. We frequently will go back to previous captures and add context bubbles etc. when software changes to show the "old" vs "new". Also, go to SnagIt's website and download the additional Stamp Sets for the user. These are terrific. I wish there was one download to get them all, but you have to download and install them one set at a time. It's worth it - especially for training how-to's.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Lifesize
    When compared to Zoom, one of the massive benefits that Lifesize brings is total peace of mind with security. Call encryption is part of the core in Lifesize and not an optional feature as in Zoom. I don't know about you, but every conversation can contain private and confidential information, so protecting me, my team, and my customers is totally covered with Lifesize! When compared with other providers, the quality of the video and lip sync on Lifesize is simply flawless. With the ability to deliver a call at 4k ultra high definition at 60 frames per second, the platform is simply awesome! Zoom is only 720p and the data share is only 5 frames per second. Zoom is simply substandard when compared to Lifesize. We often speak with clients who are using Teams or Skype for Business, but when you compare the video and audio quality with that achieved by Lifesize, they simply do not match up. If you want excellent quality video and ultra-sharp audio, then Lifesize is the only way to go!
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    TechSmith
    Windows free snipping tool - Con: had to save each screen shot before I could take another screen shot and couldn't draw nice circles/rectangles around the area of the screen shot to bring attention. Chrome plugin options - Con: editing tools were lacking.
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    Scalability
    Lifesize
    With LifeSize Cloud, it's very easy to simply add another Icon to your system and join it to your cloud. You can easily and instantly create meetings and add users both in your organization and out without any difficulty. The cooperation between the Icons and cloud users running on their laptops makes it easy to scale this out to your entire company, including joint venture without difficulty.
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    TechSmith
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    Return on Investment
    Lifesize
    • Training users on how to use the software is quick and easy.
    • Calling abroad saves a good chunk of money for both the end user and company.
    • Does save on travel as remote users are able to have a similar experience as the people attending the meetings and no need to travel to the other locations for meetings.
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    TechSmith
    • Snagit isn't a very expensive product in general so it has been a huge ROI for us
    • It saves me countless amounts of time each day
    • I'm able to share instructions much easier and allows for more time spent on other tasks
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    ScreenShots

    Lifesize Video Conferencing Screenshots

    Screenshot of Lifesize Web App directoryScreenshot of Lifesize Web App screen sharing and five-way callScreenshot of Lifesize Desktop App home screenScreenshot of Lifesize Desktop App group video call with moderator controlsScreenshot of Lifesize Record & Share personal video libraryScreenshot of Lifesize Record & Share personal video library - video feed