Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Polycom Trio
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
Polycom Trio 8800 is a conference phone system that offers high-quality audio, as well as the ability to add video conferencing and HD content sharing. RealPresence Trio is Skype for Business on-prem and Office 365 Skype for Business Cloud PBX certified for conference calls and supports a 1080p30 USB camera for video conferencing. Users can share content from their personal devices, facilitating a BYOD (bring your own device) approach to collaboration.N/A
Webex Meetings
Score 8.7 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
Polycom TrioWebex 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
Polycom TrioWebex 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
Polycom TrioWebex Meetings
Considered Both Products
Polycom Trio

No answer on this topic

Webex Meetings
Chose Webex Meetings
I believe Webex is more intuitive and more interesting in terms of features in comparison to teams. It is compatible with the on-prem and cloud endpoints that we have in our organization and those of our customers.
Features
Polycom TrioWebex Meetings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Polycom Trio
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Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.7
844 Ratings
10% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings9.1838 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings9.1830 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings8.0798 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings8.5760 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Polycom Trio
-
Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.5
829 Ratings
7% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.8827 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings8.1719 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Polycom Trio
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Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.6
837 Ratings
5% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.7793 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.5823 Ratings
Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.4349 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.9781 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings8.7706 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Polycom Trio
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Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.7
792 Ratings
8% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings8.8770 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings8.9680 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings8.5689 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Polycom Trio
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Ratings
Webex Meetings
8.9
786 Ratings
10% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings8.9738 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.8765 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings9.0473 Ratings
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User Ratings
Polycom TrioWebex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(23 ratings)
8.8
(862 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(58 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.0
(117 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(441 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(416 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.9
(116 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(6 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(22 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(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)
8.3
(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
Polycom TrioWebex Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
Poly
We have Polycom Trio for all our conference rooms which do not need video. They work perfectly well, providing excellent quality, sound and features. The sound quality is good for small to medium rooms. We have added additional mic pods for large conference rooms, helps to get voice from users speaking from corners of room. Registers/Integrates fairly easily with Unified Communications platform.
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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
Poly
  • Audio conferencing is wonderful. This product really excels at audio. Connecting up to Skype for Business Online, we have been able to place regular phone calls as well as Skype based calls. Quality of audio is excellent. This really depends on the amount of bandwidth you have. I really recommend if you have over 5Mbps of available bandwidth.
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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
Poly
  • Our greatest disappointment in Polycom Trio was the lag in using the screen, it wasn't nearly as intuitive and "snappy" as the iPads were.
  • Paired next to the iPad's, the Polycom Trio was much more expensive and couldn't be a justified member of our mass Zoom Room adoption.
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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
Poly
No answers on this topic
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
Poly
A well known product that most users are familiar with and simple enough for new users to learn and understand.
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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
Poly
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
Poly
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
Poly
I have never contacted support for this product.
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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
Poly
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
Poly
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
Poly
No answers on this topic
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
Poly
Polycom Trio provides better conference call quality, picks up voice from corners of the room with additional mics for large room, better widescreen display, and it was mostly the user satisfaction which made us choose Polycom Trio.
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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
Poly
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
Poly
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
Poly
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
Poly
  • Increase in Conference Call productivity. Using the Skype For Business integration, we can share content on screen and hold video conferences where anyone can join with a skype for business account.
  • Users have adopted the system easily.
  • Reduced travel expenses for meetings.
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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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Polycom Trio Screenshots

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