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ON24 Platform vs Webex comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ON24 Platform
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Events Platforms (5th)
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
123
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of ON24 Platform is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 16.6%, up from 14.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

RF
Friendly user interface, simple navigation; suitable for small and large webinars
One thing that could be improved is that there is a 5,000 person limit. Exceeding that requires an additional fee and requires purchasing additional cloud space. It's difficult because you never know on the day how many people will join. The reporting could also be improved because it sometimes requires putting in a request for additional information. If reporting were more in-depth that could be avoided. I think the next release could include something related to bandwidth optimization because I log in from three devices, iPhone, mobile and laptop to check. There was some lag with the mobile.
AlexandruCioruta - PeerSpot reviewer
Used to conduct online third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings
The solution's video conferencing quality is good, and I rate it a nine out of ten. The solution's security features are end-to-end encrypted, and I rate them ten out of ten. The version we're using requires no technical team for deployment and maintenance. The solution has an enterprise version, but we're not currently using it. I would recommend the solution to other users because it has good video conference quality. I mostly leverage the solution for third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Friendly user interface and simple navigation."
"The solution works well with third-party integrations."
"During Cisco training sessions, I found Webex effective in improving productivity. I benefited from the training. However, I can't speak for others using Webex for daily work or jobs."
"I am completely satisfied with the tech support."
"One of the most valuable features of WebEx is that it's very quick for ad hoc meetings, and I use it all day, every day, for internal chat with my team. It's just a good platform."
"Lag-free video communication and virtual meeting software which runs smoothly."
"Once it's running, it's okay."
"The product saves time and money."
"The stream is very smooth. That's what I like about Webex. Other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't."
"It is user-friendly."
 

Cons

"Bandwidth optimization could be increased."
"The solution needs a more modern interface."
"There could be more some AI-related features."
"I have had issues with the frequent updates from Webex."
"One area that could use improvement in Webex is the connection speed."
"Currently, I'm unable to find any loophole in Webex, but in terms of areas for improvement, it would be better if a user is informed about any new updates or new features added to the tool."
"An opportunity they could benefit from would be a version that includes meeting transcription. I usually use a third-party product to do transcription."
"In terms of features, it would be beneficial for Webex to focus on improving its chat functionality to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, enhancing communication operations to create a friendlier user experience would be advantageous. Other individuals who have tried using it faced challenges when attempting to share content with third parties during conversations or meetings."
"Zoom entered into the commercial space for end-users. It's more of a solution for single users for training classes or music centers and all that. Cisco is not in that space."
"The collaborative features could improve in Webex. There should not be the typical one on one connection that we have had in the past."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We paid $1,800 for five webinars, which is the standard fee. If you require support there is a $300 additional fee, extra attendees is an additional fee, integration is an additional fee, etc. All these extras could add on another $2,500 which was not in our budget."
"There is a need to pay the licensing charges to use Webex Enterprise Edition."
"This is an expensive product compared to Teams and it should be cheaper."
"My organization took care of the licensing. I'm guessing they did some subscription cycle, but I used the free version."
"For me, there is no licensing fee."
"There is a license needed to use this solution."
"Price is the one area where Webex needs to improve relative to its competitors. It's difficult to sell to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) because of the license price."
"I rate the platform's pricing a six out of ten."
"The tool's licensing is expensive, but it should be cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Media Company
11%
Legal Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
84%
Computer Software Company
4%
Government
2%
Financial Services Firm
2%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Webex?
Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
The tool is expensive. It costs approximately $6000 per year. The vendor must work on the pricing. $3500 to $4500 would be more reasonable. Webex is much more expensive than the other brands.
What needs improvement with Webex?
The solution's initial setup process is lengthy. The tool takes a bit of time to download. When you are at the tail end of starting up a meeting, installing Webex will delay you.
 

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Sample Customers

IBM, Zendesk, Salesforce, Linkedin, Intel
Seagate Technology, Kohn Pedersen Fox, World Vision International, Glen Raven, University of Notre Dame, CEV Multimedia, The Food Group, LUMEDX, California Baptist University, and Georgetown University Law Center.
Find out what your peers are saying about ON24 Platform vs. Webex and other solutions. Updated: December 2024.
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