Compare Web Conferencing Services

ReadyConference Plus Web, Netspoke, Microsoft Live Meeting, Webex or Adobe Connect? Which one do you choose? Here they are compared side by side.

It can be challenging to figure out which web conferencing service is best suited to your particular needs. Our comparison chart should be a good place to start your research.


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WebEx »
Microsoft Live Meeting »
Adobe Acrobat Connect »
VCall Webcast »
Overview
Powerpoint Sharing
Conferencing Portal
Readycast - Pay per Minute - Pay as you go
Visioncast Meeting - per min, pay as you go
Flash based, no download
Large Events with PowerPoint and video content
 
 
Content Library
Microsite - unique URL, custom branding, multiple products available
Available with operator assisted audio conferencing
Customizable user interface
Up to thousands of participants
 
 
self-service branding
 
Microsite -- unique URL, custom branding
permanent room URLs ( persistent meetings)
Audio streaming options
 
 
self-service moderator management
 
 
self service branding
 
 
 
Live chat help
 
 
 
 
Audio Service Supported (max audio & web participants)
ReadyConference (125)
ReadyConference (125)
ReadyConference (125)
ReadyConference (125)
ReadyConference (125)
Auditorium / Event (1000 +)
 
GlobalMeet (125)
GlobalMeet (125)
GlobalMeet (125)
GlobalMeet (125)
GlobalMeet (125)
 
 
 
 
 
Auditorium (1250)
 
 
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Event (1250)
 
 
Features
 
 
 
 
 
 
PowerPoint Sharing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Desktop & Application Sharing
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Q&A Polling, Text Chat
Limited Chat Only
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Recording (Audio & Web)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audio Host Controls
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Video Streaming
No
Webcam
Webcam
Webcam (w/ plug-in)
Webcam & Recorded Video
Webcam & Recorded Video
Attendee Registration
 
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Outlook Integration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Lotus Notes Integration
 
 
Yes
Yes
 
 
Java / Active X Requirement
 
Java
Active-X or Java
Active-X
None (Flash based)
Active-X
No Client Download Required
None_Required
None Required
Download Required
Download Required
None Required
None Required
Hosted / On Premise
Hosted_only
Hosted only
Hosted only
Hosted only
Hosted & On Premise
Hosted only
*0 Customer Support for Audio & Web
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Platform Support
Windows
Windows
Windows, Mac, Solaris, Linux
Windows, Solaris
Windows, Mac, Solaris, Linux
Windows
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Pricing Options
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Minute
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Named Users
 
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rooms
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 

 
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