HCL Sametime vs Zoom comparison

HCLSoftware and Zoom Video Communications are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Zoom Video Communications is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. HCLSoftware holds a 0.6% mindshare in VM, compared to Zoom Video Communications’s 11.7% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Zoom Video Communications users who would recommend it.

HCL Sametime

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75% willing to recommend

Zoom

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1,349 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HCL Sametime and Zoom based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Meetings solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed HCL Sametime vs. Zoom Report (Updated: December 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Sametime

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

19th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Zoom

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

207

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of HCL Sametime is 0.6%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoom is 11.7%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Virtual Meetings

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Bogdan Chechlowski

Kierownik Biura Informatyki at EIB SA

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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AlexandruCioruta

Senior manager at Ernst & Young

Easy to use and provides good video and sound quality

I've been using the solution for different vendor meetings and training The most valuable features of Zoom are quick connectivity, screen sharing, and quick response. The solution provides good video and sound quality. The solution's screen-sharing and presentation capabilities are really good.…

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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."

"The solution is very user friendly and flexible."

"There are lots of great features available to every user."

"Zoom is easy to use and you can have a session with someone with a few mouse clicks. It is easier to use than Microsoft Teams."

"I have found the product to be scalable."

"Ability to record sessions."

"Zoom has good integration and allows users to adjust the video image, other solutions I have used do not have this feature."

"The quality of the connection from Zoom is very good. There are many functions and features available. I am only a basic user and it has more than I will ever use. It has lower bandwidths than other products that we have used and has worked well. It is important to have good quality sound and video than anything else."

"The overall quality of Zoom is very good, it performs well. The interface works well."

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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."

"Zoom is an immature product that is not yet stable."

"One thing I do wish was that there was more visibility. Sometimes I have to click into a reply-all to find out who is in the meeting and whether they've accepted or not."

"Zoom should introduce AI features that allow you to understand a person's emotions."

"When you are connected to one device and you're going to log into another one, Zoom should ask you to transfer without having to disconnect you."

"Zoom has frequent updates, occurring every week or twice a week. This poses a significant issue because sometimes when we attempt to initiate a call, the system begins an upgrade process, taking at least 30 seconds and sometimes up to two minutes. This unscheduled upgrade can be inconvenient for users, as they must wait for the update to complete."

"The video quality of the free version might not be as good as the enterprise edition."

"I have read some news about Zoom being a little bit insecure, but when we never had any issue with it. They can improve by making the sessions more secure."

"The stability has been good but it could still improve. However, I have not found a better solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is a licensing fee and although the price is fair, it can be a little cheaper."

"The personal version is free. However, there are fees required to use the solution for business."

"It is reasonable. It has a monthly license."

"There is a free version available with time limits."

"There are paid and free personal accounts for Zoom."

"We are using the free version of Zoom."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable. I think we get discounts as an organization."

"Zoom has a less expensive subscription than other solutions such as Cisco Webex."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

91%

University

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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 do you like most about Zoom?

The product is scalable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoom?

I use the free version of Zoom and have not encountered significant issues in its use. I also use the free version of Google Meet.

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Also Known As

Lotus Sametime, IBM Lotus Sametime

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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.

Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Our easy, reliable cloud platform for video, phone, content sharing, and chat runs across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. Message me to learn more about how Zoom can help your business or organization Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom_us.

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

Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies

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