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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    OBS Studio

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AOBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming, featuring real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Users can create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards.

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    Webex App

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AThe Webex App brings together Webex Calling, Meetings, and Messaging into a single application, fostering collaboration and unlocking more productive ways to work.

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    Pricing
    OBS StudioWebex App
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basic Plan
    $0.00
    user/month
    Meet Plan
    $13.50
    user/month
    Meet + Call Plan
    $25.00
    user/month
    Enterprise Plan
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    OBS StudioWebex App
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    OBS StudioWebex App
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of OBS Studio and Webex App
    Feature
    OBS Studio
    -
    Ratings
    Webex App
    8.3
    638 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.0362 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.5173 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.7501 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.4244 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.8600 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings8.3512 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings8.5278 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of OBS Studio and Webex App
    Feature
    OBS Studio
    -
    Ratings
    Webex App
    7.8
    680 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Chat00 Ratings9.1670 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings8.6661 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings8.6612 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings8.2349 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.3307 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings8.4152 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings2.1175 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings8.8381 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of OBS Studio and Webex App
    Feature
    OBS Studio
    -
    Ratings
    Webex App
    8.0
    590 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.1361 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings8.5512 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.6511 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings8.4474 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.3376 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings8.7390 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings5.1171 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.5365 Ratings
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    Score9.8 out of 10
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    OBS StudioWebex App
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    8.6
    (747 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (34 ratings)
    Usability
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (393 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (13 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (12 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.6
    (396 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (15 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (12 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (11 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    OBS StudioWebex App
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    From simple streaming to bigger events, OBS has been able to handle all of it with full confidence from us. Have never questioned if it was going to be unreliable in a specific situation, even with minimal training. Software identified the external input source easily and had no issues setting that up (Blackmagic Mini Recorder), and great for pulling in separate audio from the computer input.
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    Cisco
    It's perfect for project rooms for collaborative work, file sharing, quick reporting and incident handling, and initiating conversations via chat, voice, and video. Some more formal matters are better handled by email. There's a greater chance they won't get lost, and if we want to revisit them months or even years later, we'll be able to find them more easily.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • RTMP Streaming with customizable bitrate
    • Scene Composition and Switching + source control which allows for creators and our customers to move between different types of content they might have (different video feeds, slides etc)
    • Audio mixer and audio control - noise gating, a/v syncing, audio source control
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    Cisco
    • The online meeting within the internal team using Webex App is always a good experience as it helps well in sharing screen, and any content for that matter.
    • It helps in arranging online interviews and it is also very good experience using the web version of Webex App.
    • It also helps in arranging online training sessions and webinars which generally involve huge number of participants generally over 200+ participants and Webex App handles it very well.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • OBS can be a little clunky sometimes, the lots of features can be a bit overwhelming
    • I can multitask with it, but can't run heavy software like Premiere alongside it
    • No way to make adjustments to file after it's done, have to use After Effects or Premiere for that
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    Cisco
    • Compared to zoom, I think the user experience is not as good.
    • I am not familiar with more detailed options; maybe they are too hidden: how do I integrate Slido better?
    • Not a fan of a mobile app. Maybe needs some improvement.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    While Webex has strong adoption on the administrative side, the LTI tool for Webex is lacking some important support for teaching and learning. Therefore, faculty do not see much value in Webex and prefer to use other tools that are easier to access and more likely to benefit their students within the LMS. Webex has not been the easiest to work with for identifying pedagogical roadmap improvements, especially compared to competitors who work closely in the education space
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    Usability
    Open Source
    Very usable because it is free and has had a lot of people helping to suggest improvements and sponsors have allowed the product to grow in sophistication and suitability across a variety of situations and use needs. It is very logical to use once you get started, although the dashboard can seem intimidating at first.
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    Cisco
    Webex is quite usable, and it is, in fact very easy to use as well. You don't need a lot of documentation to learn how to use the app as it's mostly self-explanatory. The user interface is easy on the eyes, and people can see buttons without issues. Overall, WebEx's front-end design is great and I don't have much issue with it.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I would say every time I open it, it is there, there are times that our users have to sign out and back in to get it to work or even do a full exit as the app will disconnect from the controlling the desk phone, but some easy steps to sign-out or fully exit the app gets the user back up and running quickly.
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    Performance
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    On standalone it works fine, it used to consume a considerable amount of system resources in the past, but with updates and upgrades, this has improved quite a lot. As far as integrations with other systems, we have not come across any critical issues with the app.
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    Support Rating
    Open Source
    For a free product, a range of support is available. There are plenty of ways to find out answers to questions, because there are probably thousands of people using the product who are willing to share what they have learned. It usually works as designed, so needs for support are limited.
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    Cisco
    Talking about Webex App technical support is talking about the quality because they are always attentive and willing to attend to our needs, and the response is immediate; every time we have needed help to solve a problem or find out a function, they have not responded quickly, Cisco has always been characterized by being efficient and deserving 10 points.
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    In-Person Training
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I am very satisfied with my experience with Webex App in online training. The creation of the event is very easy with the possibility of scheduling it in advance. The management of participants, organizers, and animators is complete. The invitations are automated and by simply using emails we can create all the schedules of the training session
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    Online Training
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    I would rate the online training 8/10. It provided clear and well-structured content, making it easy to understand the core features of Webex. However, I believe it could have been more interactive, with practical exercises or real-life scenarios to enhance user engagement. More advanced topics or troubleshooting guides could also be helpful for deeper learning.
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    Implementation Rating
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    There was quite a bit of back and forth with TAC and Cisco Reps to get it fully up and running but we did get there. Some of which had to do with documentation was not fully understandable. But with Cisco TAC we were able to get fully up and running.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    I have also used TinyTake by Mango Apps and I prefer OBS studio because the video quality results are better and OBS allows you to record an unlimited length of the video. OBS also lets you record an entire screen instead of manually having to draw your parameters, which can create oddly sizes videos if you miss by a few pixels.
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    Cisco
    Microsoft Teams is the main competitor of the Webex App. But it provides services for less cost than Webex App. And also teams are used by majority of companies in software industries due to its support for other Microsoft services.
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    Scalability
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Once everything is in place on the back end getting Webex on a user's PC is now very easy and with single sign-on, users are able to sign in without having to remember another password. Just make sure you have all the user settings in CUCM, CUC set right, and that they have the needed licenses in Webex Control Hub.
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • It was great to have a platform that is free that I can experiment with without having to use our business capital on.
    • It took time to learn, but it helped me understand a lot of things, so it was a great learning experience.
    • It was a great balance of cost and time with the high-quality product we got from it.
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    Cisco
    • Comfort in switching multiple OS platforms, when there is similar UI design.
    • HD video quality and HD screen share, make up presentations look more professional and standardized.
    • Less call/meeting drops as seen in other platforms applications.
    • Builds a level of trust, when we connect on Cisco's application platform with customers who are having their whole communication infrastructure shifted to Cisco Webex App.
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