Comparing Online Meetings Products

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Comparing Online Meetings Products

See why Webex is the best fit for your online meeting needs, from capabilities to video quality and more.

Webex

Zoom

Microsoft Skype for Business

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Service Capabilities

Meeting capacity	Webex1,000Up to 1,000 concurrent users in a single meeting (including 100 video devices); 3000 for events	Zoom500	Microsoft Skype for Business250	Microsoft Teams250
	WebexUp to 1,000 concurrent users in a single meeting (including 100 video devices); 3,000 for events	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Webcast capacity	Webex100,000+	Zoom10,000+Capacity depends on license	Microsoft Skype for Business10,000with E5	Microsoft Teams10,000with Azure
	Webex	ZoomCapacity depends on license	Microsoft Skype for Businesswith E5	Microsoft Teamswith Azure
Multiple meeting types	WebexWebex Meetings, Events, Training, Support, Webcasting, plus optional white glove services	ZoomLimitedMeetings and webinar capabilities available only	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexWebex Meetings, Events, Training, Support, Webcasting, plus optional white glove services	ZoomMeetings and webinar capabilities available only	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment	Webex	ZoomLimitedCloud or on-premises only	Microsoft Skype for BusinessCloud or on-premises only	Microsoft TeamsCloud only
	Webex	ZoomCloud or on-premises only	Microsoft Skype for BusinessCloud or on-premises only	Microsoft TeamsCloud only
MPEG 4 recording	Webex	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessWindows Media, local recording	Microsoft TeamsWindows Media, local recording
	Webex	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessWindows Media, local recording	Microsoft TeamsWindows Media, local recording
Content storage integration	WebexBox, Dropbox, IBM Connections, Google, OneDrive	ZoomBox, Dropbox, IBM Connections, Google, OneDrive	Microsoft Skype for BusinessSkype for Business, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox	Microsoft TeamsSkype for Business, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox
	WebexBox, Dropbox, IBM Connections, Google, OneDrive	ZoomBox, Dropbox, IBM Connections, Google, OneDrive	Microsoft Skype for BusinessSkype for Business, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox	Microsoft TeamsSkype for Business, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox
Join via H.323 or SIP video devices without added cost	WebexWebex video conferencing is included and connects your video devices to a Webex meeting. Also includes interoperability with Microsoft Skype for Business.	ZoomLimitedMust pay for extra for rooms or for interoperability	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLimitedMicrosoft Skype for Business certified endpoints only	Microsoft TeamsLimitedMicrosoft Teams certified endpoints only
	WebexWebex video conferencing is included and connects your video devices to a Webex meeting. Also includes interoperability with Microsoft Skype for Business.	ZoomMust pay for extra for rooms or for interoperability	Microsoft Skype for BusinessMicrosoft Skype for Business certified endpoints only	Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams certified endpoints only
Personal rooms with advanced features	WebexAuto lock/unlock, allow user entrance into personal room, and more	ZoomLimitedPersonal meeting ID and personal link	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLimitedNeeds to be an admin setting	Microsoft TeamsLimitedNeeds to be an admin setting
	WebexAuto lock/unlock, allow user entrance into personal room, and more	ZoomPersonal meeting ID and personal link	Microsoft Skype for BusinessNeeds to be an admin setting	Microsoft TeamsNeeds to be an admin setting

Innovations

Mobile features

Security

FedRAMP authorized	WebexWebex meets the stringent requirements set forth by the U.S. federal government	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexWebex meets the stringent requirements set forth by the U.S. federal government	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Prevent unauthorized meeting attendees	WebexSimple option to lock a room to require attendees to be admitted by host. Hosts can set option to prevent unauthenticated users from entering Personal Room or "lobby".	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexSimple option to lock a room to require attendees to be admitted by host. Hosts can set option to prevent unauthenticated users from entering Personal Room or "lobby".	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Auto-lock personal room	WebexSimple option to lock a room and require attendees to be admitted by the host. Hosts can set option to prevent unauthenticated users from entering their Personal Room or lobby. Hosts can set a room to automatically lock after meetings begin.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexSimple option to lock a room and require attendees to be admitted by the host. Hosts can set option to prevent unauthenticated users from entering their Personal Room or lobby. Hosts can set a room to automatically lock after meetings begin.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Securing meeting content	WebexContent or messaging shared during a meeting goes away after the meeting ends unless host specifically saves it	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessContent continues to be stored in the Microsoft cloud even after the meeting has ended	Microsoft TeamsContent continues to be stored in the Microsoft cloud even after the meeting has ended
	WebexContent or messaging shared during a meeting goes away after the meeting ends unless host specifically saves it	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessContent continues to be stored in the Microsoft cloud even after the meeting has ended	Microsoft TeamsContent continues to be stored in the Microsoft cloud even after the meeting has ended

Scheduling and joining meetings

Fast scheduling in standard apps	WebexMicrosoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Lotus Notes	ZoomMicrosoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Lotus Notes	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLimitedMicrosoft Outlook	Microsoft TeamsLimitedMicrosoft Outlook
	WebexMicrosoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Lotus Notes	ZoomMicrosoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Lotus Notes	Microsoft Skype for BusinessMicrosoft Outlook	Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Outlook
Simplified scheduling	WebexWith Webex Hybrid Calendar Service enabled, simply add @meet or @webex to the meeting location field to automatically populate join information. Works from mobile or desktop devices.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexWith Webex Hybrid Calendar Service enabled, simply add @meet or @webex to the meeting location field to automatically populate join information. Works from mobile or desktop devices.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Customizable personal room address	Webex	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
One-button join	WebexPush the "green button" to join from mobile, desktop, phone, or video devices	ZoomLimitedRequires middleware setup	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLimitedMicrosoft Skype for Business certified endpoints only	Microsoft TeamsLimitedMicrosoft Teams certified endpoints only
	WebexPush the "green button" to join from mobile, desktop, phone, or video devices	ZoomRequires middleware setup	Microsoft Skype for BusinessMicrosoft Skype for Business certified endpoints only	Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams certified endpoints only
Pair mobile device with room system to simplify join	WebexCisco Intelligent Proximity is integrated into Webex	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexCisco Intelligent Proximity is integrated into Webex	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Optimized join from Apple devices	WebexSiri Kit, Face ID for iPhone X, Touch ID sign in from Apple iOS devices. Tap to join directly from calendar.	ZoomLimited	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexSiri Kit, Face ID for iPhone X, Touch ID sign in from Apple iOS devices. Tap to join directly from calendar.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams

Video quality

Video resolution	WebexUp to 1080p	ZoomUp to 720p	Microsoft Skype for BusinessUp to 1080p	Microsoft TeamsUp to 1080p
Cloud service built and optimized for real-time media	WebexWebex is the only cloud service built and optimized for real-time media to ensure quality and security. Cisco Webex has a global architecture, with 22 data centers and a global backbone owned and monitored by Cisco end-to-end.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLimitedLeverages Azure backbone built for email and non-real-time content	Microsoft TeamsLimitedLeverages Azure backbone built for email and non-real-time content
	WebexWebex is the only cloud service built and optimized for real-time media to ensure quality and security. Cisco Webex has a global architecture, with 22 data centers and a global backbone owned and monitored by Cisco end-to-end.	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for BusinessLeverages Azure backbone built for email and non-real-time content	Microsoft TeamsLeverages Azure backbone built for email and non-real-time content
Best-in-class video devices	WebexCisco has the broadest video endpoint portfolio in the industry with award-winning design	ZoomZoom offers Zoom Rooms composed of third-party components	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexCisco has the broadest video endpoint portfolio in the industry with award-winning design	ZoomZoom offers Zoom Rooms composed of third-party components	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Video devices that are simple to manage and deploy	WebexCisco video devices require only one vendor (Cisco) and only three management touchpoints.	ZoomZoom Rooms require four vendors with 29 management touchpoints.	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexCisco video devices require only one vendor (Cisco) and only three management touchpoints.	ZoomZoom Rooms require four vendors with 29 management touchpoints.	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Integration of codecs, software, hardware	WebexCisco Video Experience combines award winning design and ease of use to increase user adoption by optimizing video and providing detailed analytics for utilization	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexCisco Video Experience combines award winning design and ease of use to increase user adoption by optimizing video and providing detailed analytics for utilization	Zoom	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
Support for multiple devices in a single meeting	WebexSupports users on web browsers, webcams, mobile devices, and standards-based SIP video endpoints, going up to 720p high definition in a single video conference	ZoomLimitedRequires video interoperability licenses	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams
	WebexSupports users on web browsers, webcams, mobile devices, and standards-based SIP video endpoints, going up to 720p high definition in a single video conference	ZoomRequires video interoperability licenses	Microsoft Skype for Business	Microsoft Teams

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