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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Whova

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AWhova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps support both on-location events and virtual events.N/A
    Pricing
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Editions & Modules
    Webex Meet
    $14.50
    per month per user
    Webex Suite: Meet + Call
    $25
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.Whova offers discounts for multi-event packages.
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    Community Pulse
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    No answer on this topic
    Whova
    Chose Whova
    I like Whova best for interactive conferencing. However, I did not select it. It was selected by the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program and I'm glad it was. Subsequent discussion with HEP staff has found that the platform is well worth it.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    609 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    256 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    517 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    98 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    622 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    272 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    380 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    62 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    452 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    85 Answers
    Features
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    8.7
    845 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Whova
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio9.0840 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video9.0832 Ratings00 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements8.0800 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile support8.6762 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    8.5
    830 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Whova
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing8.8829 Ratings00 Ratings
    Whiteboards8.1721 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    8.6
    838 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Whova
    8.2
    68 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Calendar integration8.7795 Ratings8.650 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.5825 Ratings8.651 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.4351 Ratings8.449 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.9783 Ratings7.131 Ratings
    Slideshows8.7708 Ratings8.236 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings8.755 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    8.8
    793 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Whova
    8.2
    65 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Live chat8.8772 Ratings7.639 Ratings
    Audience polling9.0682 Ratings8.754 Ratings
    Q&A8.6691 Ratings8.261 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    8.8
    787 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Whova
    8.8
    42 Ratings
    3% above category average
    User authentication8.8740 Ratings8.939 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.8767 Ratings8.836 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list9.0475 Ratings8.630 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Whova
    8.4
    71 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.756 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings9.070 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.559 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Whova
    6.9
    46 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Branding options00 Ratings7.036 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings7.230 Ratings
    Attendee list export00 Ratings6.637 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Webex Meetings and Whova
    Feature
    Webex Meetings
    -
    Ratings
    Whova
    8.2
    82 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings8.863 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings7.649 Ratings
    Livestreaming00 Ratings7.932 Ratings
    Audience engagement00 Ratings8.871 Ratings
    Event recording00 Ratings8.132 Ratings
    Virtual booths00 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    Networking00 Ratings8.976 Ratings
    Event analytics00 Ratings8.944 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Small Businesses
    ClickMeeting
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Cvent Event Management
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Meet
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (864 ratings)
    9.6
    (276 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (58 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (117 ratings)
    9.6
    (40 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (441 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    9.5
    (416 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.9
    (116 ratings)
    7.4
    (95 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.5
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.7
    (22 ratings)
    8.1
    (62 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.2
    (15 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.3
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.3
    (412 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.6
    (12 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Webex MeetingsWhova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Whova
    I think it works really well as a way to organize yourself while at a conference. As well, to network with said attendees I found it very valuable to remember names. Having an automatic rolodex with everyone I met and ensure I had their info to connect later
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    Pros
    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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    Whova
    • facilitated the sharing of research, perspectives, and resources on topics of interest
    • enabled easier connection to new and existing relationships with conference delegates and speakers
    • allowed me to catch up on content I missed due to time conflicts for concurrent sessions
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    Cons
    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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    Whova
    • Literature and pictures uploaded but no easy way to download the collection.
    • No easy way to access information after the period after the conference ended.
    • No easy way to access the list of participants and contact information - could be pdf'd.
    • There was a little connectivity issues but not much.
    • Some of the meetings were scheduled while we slept.
    • The cost of using Whova for small meetings.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Whova
    We already registered with Whova for our 2024 event and we will continue to use Whova for the foreseeable future as long as the price doesn't rise too high. It was a bit of a shock to see the difference between last year's price and this year's price - nearly 2k increase! We were able to negotiate, thankfully, to lower the price.
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    Usability
    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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    Whova
    Most of Whova's functions are intuitive and you can self-teach about 80% of it with ease. I really was impressive with the messaging, follow up meet-up capabilities and sharing of contact information. My only few concerns were about the lack of an archive or back up, [perhaps cloud-based?] of the meeting room and round-table's presentations
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    Whova
    We had no availability issues!
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    Performance
    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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    Whova
    We had no performance issues with our event delivery. We did have some meet-ups that had some glitches for some attendees, but I believe they were quickly resolved and were more on the part of user error than anything. Once they got the hang of it, their meet-ups went more smoothly.
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    Support Rating
    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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    Whova
    I only had a single issue regarding a photograph that was handled immediately and a colleague somehow ended up with two profiles which was also handled right away. Those two instances are all I have to go by. Other than that it was smooth but I did have ample information regarding who to contact if I experienced an issue
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    In-Person Training
    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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    Whova
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    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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    Whova
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    Whova
    I found Whova to be similar to many social media apps that I already use. It was easy to navigate. This was my second experience using Whova in my presenter role. I liked the icebreaker section to connect with other participants before the event started. I look forward to next year’s event.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Whova
    We selected Whova for price, and ease of use. We would have chosen GoToWebinar but they did not have as many options for sponsor recognition. We will most likely use Event Rebels in the future for our needs. Tracking time and sessions viewed is a must for our industry as attendees rely on us to earn CEs to renew their licensing.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    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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    Whova
    I especially liked the ease of communication, the ability to ask hard questions easily, and afterward the ability to survey all participants to see what we (and/or Whova) could do better going forward.
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    Scalability
    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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    Whova
    Everyone on our team had their assigned tasks to complete in Whova on a weekly basis and did so with ease and confidence.
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    Professional Services
    Cisco
    It is a user friendly application. We have had no adoption problems within the company.
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    Whova
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Whova
    • Whova made our virtual and hybrid events possible! Our virtual attendees loved the ability to interact and engage with each other, the exhibitors, the speakers and organizers of the event. It also allowed our in-person attendees to do the same, and navigate the conference on-site.
    • Whova made organizing the conference possible for our small staffed organization! We only have 1.25 FTEs and were able to pull off a hybrid conference in 2022. It wouldn’t have been possible without Whova!
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