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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Webex Events (formerly Socio)

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AWebex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.N/A

    Zoho Backstage

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AZoho Backstage is end-to-end event management software that enables event professionals to plan and run in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences from beginning to end. This software is part of the Zoho Suite.

    $99

    per month

    Pricing
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Professional
    $119
    per month
    Enterprise
    $249
    per month
    Ultimate
    $349
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
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    Zoho
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    71 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    68 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    73 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    62 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    65 Answers
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    Features
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.7
    20 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access8.720 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application8.720 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.720 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.6
    17 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events9.516 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration9.215 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
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    Live chat9.316 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling9.415 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A9.216 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.4
    15 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
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    User authentication9.515 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions9.115 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.615 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    8.7
    17 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Branding options8.715 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export8.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Webex Events (formerly Socio) and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    9.3
    22 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming8.919 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement9.222 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording9.419 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths9.318 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking9.319 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics9.620 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (74 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)Zoho Backstage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    WebEx Events is a great tool for hosting both an event website and an onsite event app. If you are looking to integrate an on onsite and online event, they have this capability, as well. The staff is always very helpful and I am able to get answers to my questions in a timely manner
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • It has quite a few optional and customizable features that can be utilized.
    • It's easy to integrate your existing tools like Zoom, YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.
    • It's flexible in the way that you upload content in that you can enter things one at a time on the website, or use a spreadsheet to upload a larger amount of content.
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    Zoho
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Sometimes I feel like it uses too many resources and makes my computer go slower
    • Chats of the webinar dissappear by default, but sometimes important info is shared and could be nice to have the option to save it
    • The quality of the video gets chosen by webex by default, sometimes maybe it would be nice to get the option to fix manually what's the minimum quality you want. Just to not talk with pixels
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    Zoho
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    Of course something could happen to our orgs ability to put on a conference or Socio could fundamentally change their product or their customer service - but barring any magor shift there is nothing that is even close to competing for our attention here.
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    Zoho
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    Usability
    Cisco
    Some Android users could not get the app to work, so they had to use the web-based version of our conference guide. Most functionality was still there, but they could not pull up the QR code, which impeded the registration process. The presence of the log in with Apple ID button caused issues because most work emails were not attached to Apple ID, which caused access issues.
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    Zoho
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    Socio (now WebexEvents) is one of two products I use that gets customer service right. Not only can you get an answer from an actual person quickly during business hours - but if you are asking after hours, you know the response will be waiting for you in the morning. Not only are they fast, but they are also smart about their products and customers. There is very little back and forth trying to explain the problem I am having, or the new way I am trying to use their product, that may even be novel for them.
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    Zoho
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    We have used multiple virtual event platforms in the past, as well as trialed several. We ultimately decided on Webex due to the aesthetics of the website, the incredibly easy build-out process, the 24/5 support, the user-friendly front-end interface, the multiple ways to monetize sponsorships, and ultimately... the price. The value for what you get is incredible compared to other platforms.
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    Zoho
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • By Webex Events (formerly Socio) supporting virtual events, a lot of resources are saved and chances of physical interruptions eliminated.
    • The virtual events supported by Webex Events (formerly Socio) accommodates a multitude or huge audience, which makes the company known globally.
    • The live streaming of the conducted event ensure a wide coverage and minimal resources are required.
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    Zoho
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    ScreenShots

    Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio)  Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.