I really value WebEx’s sharing of applications.
Customer and Market Insights Manager at a tech company with 201-500 employees
This gives me easy, reliable sharing of content to remote employees.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
WebEx enables remote employees to participate in training sessions and other meetings.
What needs improvement?
Recordings are slow to start, sometimes fail, and are difficult to edit.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used it for over 10 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I did not ecnounter any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I did not encounter any scalability issues.
How was the initial setup?
User setup was straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
WebEx’s sharing of an application or the desktop enables me to give a presentation or a demo to remote colleagues, customers and prospects. Other services such as email, audio conferencing and twitter are very useful for communicating in other important ways, WebEx is the corporate gold standard for what it does best, that is easy, reliable sharing of content on my screen to one or several hundred people in real time.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head of Security Services at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Good platform for internal chat and ad hoc meetings
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "The performance of WebEx could be improved. If you're using it on a mobile device and on the laptop, you sometimes get glitches, where you've answered the call or joined a meeting on a laptop and your mobile device doesn't quite know what's going on. It may just be technical glitches, but it seems to be a bit shaky sometimes on mobile devices."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use WebEx as our internal chat platform, as well as ad hoc meetings and client meetings.
This solution is cloud-based, so we are always using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
The performance of WebEx could be improved. If you're using it on a mobile device and on the laptop, you sometimes get glitches, where you've answered the call or joined a meeting on a laptop and your mobile device doesn't quite know what's going on. It may just be technical glitches, but it seems to be a bit shaky sometimes on mobile devices.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using WebEx for about a year or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability seemed fine, for our use.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is fine.
There are probably about 50-60 of us using it internally and, to a degree, with some of our external clients and consultants.
How are customer service and support?
I have never personally contacted technical support, but my team has.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Teams and Zoom. WebEx is a bit clunky for lots of external meetings, so we also use Teams because a lot of our clients have it. Teams also has IMing, but WebEx is sort of defaulted as our major platform, internally.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very straightforward. I can do it myself, and it took a couple of minutes. You don't need a technical team.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution myself.
What other advice do I have?
I rate WebEx a nine out of ten. It's a pretty good platform and it does what you expect from it.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Sr.Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
No licensing fees, stable, simple to install, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The GUI is nice and easy to operate."
- "It should be more integrated with third-party vendors."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
The GUI is nice and easy to operate.
What needs improvement?
It should be more integrated with third-party vendors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Webex off and on for a couple of years.
We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex is a stable product.
How are customer service and support?
I have never needed to contact Webex technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Skype when Webex is not required.
We have recently upgraded to Teams.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is similar to Zoom. It is straightforward and easy to install.
The installation takes less than 10 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Webex a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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PAM Architect at GCA
The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are nice
Pros and Cons
- "I like WebEx's stability and ease of use. The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are also nice."
- "I was in a meeting on the free version where there were no controls. You couldn't mute somebody or put it in dedicated speaker mode. It was an important meeting, and because of the lack of an ability to control who the speakers were, we got a version of a heckler. Well, it wasn't really a heckler per se. It was just somebody who thinks they know everything."
What is most valuable?
I like WebEx's stability and ease of use. The screen-sharing tools and audio controls are also nice.
What needs improvement?
I was in a meeting on the free version where there were no controls. You couldn't mute somebody or put it in dedicated speaker mode. It was an important meeting, and because of the lack of an ability to control who the speakers were, we got a version of a heckler. Well, it wasn't really a heckler per se. It was just somebody who thinks they know everything.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've had a WebEx account for more than 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
WebEx is stable. It works.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I don't use WebEx for large meetings, but it can scale up. I work in tandem with another guy in the automotive space. He has regular meetings of anywhere from 16 to 30 people. He can easily manage the speakers and things like that. He pays for the subscription and gets all the features because he needs them.
How was the initial setup?
Installing WebEx is straightforward. It's just a couple of clicks on an executable installer. You can log in with an ID or not.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I use the free version, not the enterprise version. The only compelling reason to go for paid WebEx pay is if you're hosting large meetings.
What other advice do I have?
I rate WebEx 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technology Innovation Officer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Simple installation, received return on investment, but stability could improve
Pros and Cons
- "The installation of Webex is simple. You only need to click an executable file to run it. it is very easy."
- "The solution at times is not stable."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Webex for virtual meetings.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution at times is not stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is not that good. If we small group meeting the solution is good, but if there is a large group of people to join the meeting then the network seems unstable.
We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution which consists of managers and officers.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Zoom and Microsoft Teams. We switched to Webex because they had some local support here in Hong Kong.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Webex is simple. You only need to click an executable file to run it. it is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
We did the installation of the solution.
We have one engineer that supports this solution.
What was our ROI?
We have received a return on investment. The solution has been useful for our organization.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a subscription needed to use this solution and we pay approximately $5,000 per year.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution for small group meetings.
I rate Webex a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nice tool for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
- "It's a nice tool for virtual meetings and I'm satisfied with its performance."
- "This service could be improved by implementing integration with Microsoft platforms. If you are on a call with Webex, you can get a call from Teams or Skype for Business without receiving any indication."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of Webex is for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
It's a nice tool for virtual meetings and I'm satisfied with its performance.
What needs improvement?
This service could be improved by implementing integration with Microsoft platforms. If you are on a call with Webex, you can get a call from Teams or Skype for Business without receiving any indication.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution a couple of times, mostly when I get a conference call invitation from other companies that use Webex.
How was the initial setup?
Installation was straightforward. From a call invitation, you receive a link and can install it directly from the web.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented myself. You don't need a technical team for deployment or maintenance.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have also used Zoom, Skype for Business, and Teams.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. It is a nice tool, but I rarely use it because I only hold meetings over Webex when another company initiates the conference call with this software.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Founder & CEO at 7Array Solutions private limited
Cost-effective, easy to manage and use, and the support is good
Pros and Cons
- "What we like about Webex is that it is a hosted solution, so there is no demand for us to invest in hardware, skill, or manpower to maintain our cloud meeting capability."
- "Better integration with other solutions would benefit Webex."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for having our virtual meetings and we also provide this as a solution for our customers. On our side, we use it for both internal and external communication.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution allows us to operate 24/7, even in cases like the current COVID-19 crisis. It allows us to interact with our customers for support and for other activities.
What is most valuable?
What we like about Webex is that it is a hosted solution, so there is no demand for us to invest in hardware, skill, or manpower to maintain our cloud meeting capability.
We can host a meeting online from anywhere at any time and from any location.
Webex can be used for more than just meetings. You can also have a remote session or an organized event like a webinar. You can perform live technical support if you want.
What needs improvement?
Better integration with other solutions would benefit Webex.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Webex for the past eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We are using Webex extensively these days.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable in terms of the time limits for meetings. You can even say that there are no time limits, depending on your subscription.
We have 20 internal users and more than 100 customers using Webex.
How are customer service and technical support?
I like the support and I don't see any challenges in terms of it. The solution is managed and maintained through the cloud and at any time, if we need any help or technical assistance then we have toll free numbers, as well as email addresses for contact centers.
We can get any help and support that we need, whether it is technical support or retail support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another similar software prior to this.
What about the implementation team?
We deploy this solution ourselves and it takes about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is subscription-based and the cost varies depending on how many minutes are included in the plan. There is an unlimited plan available as well.
In general, this is not an expensive solution. The price improves with the number of licenses that are purchased.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to anybody who is considering Webex is that it is a great tool for having meetings and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and employees. I think that everybody should use it.
Overall, this is a good solution and I recommend it. It is easy to operate, easy to manage, easy to configure, and it is cost-effective.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
System Administrator at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Highly scalable and easy to work with
Pros and Cons
- "I like Webex because it is easy to work with."
- "It would be better if I could just join meetings directly on the web without extra downloads and steps."
What is most valuable?
I like Webex because it is easy to work with.
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvement, every time I want to join a meeting on the web, I have to download an extension or the desktop app. It would be better if I could just join meetings directly on the web without extra downloads and steps. Simplifying this process would make things more straightforward and convenient for users like me.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Webex for almost four years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability as a ten out of ten. It is most suitable for small to medium businesses.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft Teams along with other solutions like Webex, and in comparison, Teams stands out for its seamless integration with Office 365. The compatibility with business needs makes Teams a preferred choice. While both Teams and Webex serve their purposes, the ease of use and integration with Microsoft's suite of tools make Teams a more convenient option for me.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was not overly difficult, but it was time-consuming.
What other advice do I have?
For those considering using Webex, my advice would be to explore automation options, especially if there is an outside team involved. Automating certain tasks can streamline processes and make using Webex more efficient. Overall, I would rate Webex as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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