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HCL Sametime vs Webex Meetings with AT&T comparison

HCLSoftware and AT&T are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while AT&T is ranked #11 with an average rating of 10.0. HCLSoftware holds a 0.3% mindshare in VM, compared to AT&T’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of AT&T users who would recommend it.
HCL Sametime
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75% willing to recommend
Webex Meetings with AT&T
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

HCL Sametime and Webex Meetings with AT&T are competing products in the online meeting solutions category. Webex Meetings with AT&T appears superior due to its advanced features and perceived value for money.

Features: HCL Sametime provides basic chat and presence capabilities, video conferencing, and integration with existing systems. Webex Meetings with AT&T stands out with high-quality video conferencing, screen sharing, and comprehensive collaboration tools.

Room for Improvement: HCL Sametime could enhance its video conferencing quality and add more collaboration tools. It also lacks advanced features like closed captioning and improved screen sharing. Webex Meetings with AT&T can improve by offering lower initial setup costs and simplifying its feature-rich interface. It could also benefit from enhancing its deployment complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL Sametime offers straightforward deployment with integration into existing enterprise systems and reliable customer service. Webex Meetings with AT&T is cloud-based, simplifying deployment, and is supported by comprehensive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: HCL Sametime provides a lower setup cost, appealing to budget-conscious buyers, though ROI depends on deployment complexity. Webex Meetings with AT&T, while having higher setup costs, is perceived to deliver better ROI due to its extensive functionality and efficiency in collaboration.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Sametime
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Webex Meetings with AT&T
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of HCL Sametime is 0.3%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex Meetings with AT&T is 0.2%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Bogdan Chechlowski - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable product, communicate very fast and allows to see who's online in the office or work environment
It was used for communication through text messages, primarily Being able to see who was online and communicate very fast was a good feature.  The security was quite good. However, when we tried to implement it for email at a high level, we had to use another solution, FortiMail Gateway. I view…
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Bryant Carthan - PeerSpot reviewer
It integrates well with our learning management system, but the break-out rooms are a little rough around the edges
There are definitely times when the sound becomes a bit unclear, and latency is also an issue. If there are too many people on video simultaneously, the whole system can slow down. The group breakout rooms are still somewhat rough around the edges. I would like to see them improve that feature so we can have more interaction in our classes.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The security was quite good."
"I can view the status and availability of colleagues or team members, which makes it easy to approach them when they are available."
"During meetings, the feature of closed captioning, scripting, and recording was convenient for keeping minutes and making available the information discussed to review meeting minutes. Also to keep track of all the agreements and discussions during those meetings. It worked well with our email systems and other communication services integrated into the functionalities."
"It made it simple for users to join, work together, and share screens."
"The most valuable features for me are its stable connection, user-friendly interface, and screen-sharing files. Cisco's support is also very valuable."
"We appreciate how Webex integrates with our system. When an employee completes a course, Webex documents it and updates the employee's training records."
"Webex Meeting's most valuable features are screen-sharing and remote access."
"Installation was straightforward."
 

Cons

"The webinar should be integrated into Sametime for a larger number of participants."
"It lacks some features compared to modern solutions. For example, it doesn't allow sending screenshots or other files."
"Webex Meetings could be improved with more collaborative features and an archive of information like appointments and discussions that can be shared with everybody."
"It would be nice if there were more integrations available."
"There are definitely times when the sound becomes a bit unclear, and latency is also an issue. If there are too many people on video simultaneously, the whole system can slow down. The group breakout rooms are still somewhat rough around the edges. I would like to see them improve that feature so we can have more interaction in our classes."
"The features I think can be improved are integrations with third-parties; for example, Microsoft 360 and other shared folders."
"It could be more secure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing is very competitive because it didn't change much since they were already in the market when other players came in."
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HCL Sametime?
I view it as part of HCL Notes and Domino, and my opinion is similar to those products. It lacks some features compared to modern solutions. For example, it doesn't allow sending screenshots or oth...
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What is your primary use case for HCL Sametime?
It was used for communication through text messages, primarily.
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What advice do you have for others considering HCL Sametime?
Overall, it was quite good. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It's a better product than some others from HCL, but overall, I wouldn't recommend it, given the availability of superior alternatives.
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What is your primary use case for Webex Meetings with AT&T?
We initially started the virtual meetings at AT&T with an internal solution,and then many new players came into the market, like XOAM and Skype. We evaluated the solution and what we currently ...
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What advice do you have for others considering Webex Meetings with AT&T?
I would recommend it since it was easy for us to use and integrate. The easy installation and the capabilities to expand and manage many users were top priorities in making the decision and recomme...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex Meetings with AT&T?
Pricing is very competitive because it didn't change much since they were already in the market when other players came in.
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Also Known As

Lotus Sametime, IBM Lotus Sametime
AT&T Webex Meetings, Cisco Webex Meetings with AT&T
 

Overview

HCL Sametime. Secure Conversations Across Any Device ​

Your company can’t afford to take any data risks, but your teams still need to be able to interact and react quickly, wherever they are working. Sametime offers modern instant messaging, file-sharing, and online meetings with the proven security your business can trust.

HCLSoftware

Webex Meetings with AT&T is an enterprise-level collaboration platform. This solution provides teams with access to a range of industry-leading features, including the ability to host rich meetings with video, audio and chat, share files, present documents, and much more.

AT&T
 

Sample Customers

Connect2Cloud, Superior Group, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Seaward, The City of Fort Worth, Christian Brothers Services, Berlitz, Deutsche Notes User Group, Danske Fysioterapeuter, Slumberland, La Vacanza, Rheinmetall AG
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