Zoom vs Hangouts vs Skype vs Webex | The Best Zoom Alternative is ... Surprising

[@ReviewsOrg]

A note on my pick for 'best Zoom alternative': In the video I chose Google Hangouts, mostly because EVERYONE has quick and easy access to it, and it's simple to use. The more I've used these services, though, the more I'm thinking that if you're looking for a true Zoom alternative, Webex is actually the best of this bunch. As I said, Webex surprised me, and I'm not sure I was ready during filming to say that it's the best of the bunch...but I think it's probably the best of the bunch.

[@celialopez1046]

How many screens can you share on WebEx?

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

Considering the founder of Zoom was a developer of webEx, it's no surprise. Eric Yuan started Zoom after WebEx was sold to Cisco, and Yuan didn't "fit in" at Cisco... Zoom has just become a "known name" through media usage (who can afford the monthly subscriptions). Their security issues came from putting "ease of use" first, which always leaves security holes. Skype had already been around for years, they just don't market very well. Because of Zoom's media presence (and marketing skill), everybody else is playing feature catch up.

[@poppingjaz]

Yes but how long will Hangouts be around as Google is notorious for killing its products (Google Music ends soon).

[@fauziputra3276]

i just check on webex, it have a 50 min. limiter on free version

[@paulo1149]

I don't trust google or MS. Webex is back to 50m limit, and doesn't detect my usb cam, only the inferior integrated one.

[@DDibert]

Craig, what a great summary and calling it like it is! Thank you! Everyone deserves credit for what they are good at. The removal of the 40 minute limit in the beginning of early March also shows where the heart is in Cisco during this pandemic to give back to the world-wide community. Cisco Webex is well-known by their users for the security, privacy, scalability, and customer support. Many consumers not in large enterprises don't yet know, but the word is getting out as people have time to sit back and look at their options.

[@stephengreen8150]

Not really a techno kid but have used Webex for Quiz Evenings during the first lockdown, it worked perfectly with groups from all over the UK and Dubai no drop outs at all and the quiz master was able to see the 35 teams at all times as were able to hear what was being said, it certainly would not have been as efficient with Zoom. Thank you for your video it has confirmed what we did.

[@guedes28]

Been navigating through this apps until i've reached Webex, because of the free possibilities. I work for a public organization, with 20+ people on 5 hours meetings using screen and docs sharing, KZbin broadcast and voting. All of which i can do on Webex. So far i have no complaints about this option.

[@tanty2475]

The fact that ZOOM is now acquired by a China setup sends shivers down my spine. I do some meetings with colleagues in China and they all advised me to drop ZOOM. Now about WEBEX. I tried it and I think it is a worthy rival, if not a better one. But so many of us are so used to ZOOM that we tend to compare its functionality with ZOOM. I have to clear my mind before using WEBEX and I begin to love it.

[@westggirl73]

Although Google Duo limits to 12 people, it is also an excellent option for family. I can move smoothly from my WiFi to outside without a hiccup, the picture is clear as is the sound. Another option to consider if you’re just looking to connect with several family or friends. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@WoodHughes]

I don’t think you covered WebX security. Comparing on security functions alone (free and subscription if there’s a difference) would be a good topic to follow up on.

[@DDibert]

Agree, Cisco Webex has so much better privacy and security. The free Webex has all the security most everyone needs with TLS 1.2 support, unless you are a highly secure government entity that really needs the full end-to-end encryption, and if so, then you can get a paid account. Most people don't really want the full end-to-end encryption, as then even Cisco can't see the calls to record them in the cloud and you lose all PSTN dial-in so the audio fully encrypted end-to-end encrypted. The bottom line is end-to-end encryption security option is the biggest security difference between free and paid Webex, but most people don't really want it anyway as they'd rather have PSTN dial-in and cloud-based recording.

[@janeenguynn7853]

I'm doing research on these and was also very impressed with WebEx. I'd heard that Microsoft Teams is another alternative, but I think it's priced to only appeal to very large organizations.

[@keptkozy]

Teams is awesome if you already run your business on o365 because it's just baked in. If you have a more diversified set of tools in your business, probably skip it.

[@restleadstorevenue9991]

I enjoyed watching the views between ZOOM, Google Hangouts, and CISCO Web-EX. I just want to record my presentation as a webinar but I do not want to pay a monthly fee every month. My presentation is on PowerPoint. Thanks for sharing

[@adelarkranz1311]

All above tools are good. Additionally, one can also use on premise R-HUB HD video conferencing servers for conducting online video conferences. It is easy to use and works well on all platforms plus provides 30 way HD video conferencing.

[@bardus_hobus]

I think you sort of missed the mark big time on this one. As a professional IT tech who supports over 100 different small businesses ranging from Cities, police stations, Financial, medical, manufacturing, and much more, I can say that Microsoft Teams is a huge player. Most of these businesses are paying for some sort of Office 365 subscription, (the cheapest I believe is only around $6 per month) that includes Teams with it anyways. Skype may have been purchased by Microsoft, but it wasn't built by Microsoft, so it's sort of unfair to stain Microsoft's name with Skype lol. Teams, however, is a very solid tool great for small businesses and large enterprises alike.

[@dgSolidarity]

I'm rather confused. There wasn't a moment of screen capture shared of any of the 4, correct? I find it perplexing you went to all this trouble, and not showed any screen captures.

[@cynthiachicoine3679]

Thanks a lot for your evaluation! Much appreciated

[@tjk1059]

We use Webex and never got zoombombed, never had my id hacks, don't have issues with the phone service, don't have issues with anyone selling my data, don't have the client hitting my root priveliges.

[@ali-tal]

Cisco Webex also offers hardware units (video endpoints) for meeting rooms, which is an advantage of using Webex to have one single vendor for your hardware and software. Joining a meeting from a video endpoint would NOT require IT support to connect cables and try to integrate the software and hardware manually when you're using Webex. projectworkplace.cisco.com/en-us/workspaces

[@carolynbuechel]

I am a member of at 10 person group of friends that meet once a week. There could be more participants in the future. One thing I like about Zoom is that all the "windows" are of equal size and the speaker indicator is a subtle but visible yellow frame that goes from one speaker to the next. I have been on other video chat rooms that enlarge the speaker's window to very large and everyone else is small. When another person talks and gets the big window, the previous speaker goes back into the grid but not in the same place they were in before. It's confusing, and for a friends' group, unnecessary. The only reason I can think of is that the large speaker window is useful when that person dominates as a speaker/teacher/chairperson of the group. More fitting for business or educational purposes. Can you tell me which of the apps you discussed, maintain their window size and position no matter who is speaking? Thanks.

[@feyolopez2520]

Wasanga, a Latin American Digital entrepreneurs mostly use hangout app.

[@keptkozy]

My experience with Skype these last few days has been great. Family has had a lot of inconsistency with call quality on Facebook Messenger, so we went to the OG. Don't know what you mean by drops.

[@TALKCalgary]

We have switched to Cisco. Then again most of the time we are simply using telephone conference calling. At the end of the day we decided 99% of the we don't need video!

[@petejones284]

...and now Google Meet open to everyone...Google catching up with Zoom.

[@alanvallazza9781]

Never heard of Zoom till recently and by recently just last month on the news. I have always used Skype and Hangouts. So I see it is a similar software. Just got confused when people said Zoom as opposed to teleconferencing or video conferencing or what have you. Not sure when Zoom got popular but I never used.

[@naviddavanikabir]

in the recording, Does either Zoom or Skype have the option to record locally? I need it for remote podcasting. I am wondering if my guest's voice would be recorded after it's transmitted through the Internet (with reduced quality)?

[@BlindFury]

Webex does seem really good. I hadn't heard of it before this video. The only thing that doesn't seem very good about it is that potato audio quality. As far as the hanging with Friends video goes I really hope you include Discord. I honestly feel like nothing even comes close to it.

[@naviddavanikabir]

how's the audio quality (bit rate) Zoom vs Skype? I am asking this for remote podcasting.

[@DelfinaKS]

Zoom gives you recording for free because you are the product they are selling. If you care for security and privacy use Wire or Jitsi.

[@dexagalapagos]

Did you leave your mouse cursor in the middle of the screen on purpose?

[@johngolding4229]

Ok you’re wrong... hahahaha. Thanks for giving a newbie a look into some alternatives I had discounted before. Am following your journey and enjoying so far. 👍🏼. You have an easy to listen-to voice so keep on posting.

[@ReviewsOrg]

Well thank you!

[@RobinBremer]

As a performer and wanting to see my audience and hear them (20 0r less) what is the best??

[@marcohormazabal8833]

You could use the music mode available on Cisco Webex. You can have a look on this video for more details : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmW8iWNmgd-hoZo

[@ladyvirgo013]

Your Cisco part😂 Thanks

[@jamessurber853]

Webex is not "user friendly". For the first meeting that I was invited to, I could not join. Then I attempted to set up my own meeting, and had to make corrections to the time of day four times, and Webex still got it wrong. A very steep learning curve. To anyone who thinks I'm just a boob, I've been using Zoom for months, so I at least know how to run my computer.

[@CarmineStrollo]

I'd like your opinion. I'm a drum instructor. needless to say, my lessons are loud. Because of volume issues and screen size, my zoom meetings and my Skype meeting have all bogged down from time to time. And I'm not even using wireless...I'm connected directly to the router via hardwire. For my lessons, I don't do group meetings, although if I have an ensemble sessions that might change. If I don't need all the bells and whistles, and want 1 to only a few in a meeting, which has the best throughput and reliability software. I'm gonna give webex a shot, but I can tell you now, I'm not fond of any of them because of the throughput with volume and screen size. My kids need to see me behind a kit and and hear me with no delay...opinions please...

[@surendraborana]

Webex now has a dedicated music option (where the audio gets optimized for music instead of speech - like everyone does). Just try it out once (you will be able to see the difference).

[@yalkn2073]

Bruh you forgot the *real king,* Discord. Better audio quality and more control for users and admins. Oh and its *completely free AND without time limit*

[@bonstance50]

what about BlueJeans? We are a larger library...maybe 60 staff, and are using this through our system which is quite a few libraries.

[@Joyyarns]

Depending on what you use Zoom for, I don't see any of them as alternative. For instance, if you're into training non of the alternatives have the breakout rooms option. The quality of zoom audio and video is superior to the three options. I'm using Zoom, Webex and Skype and frankly speaking Zoom is superior in several areas. If I have to choose an alternative I would definitely go with Webex since the quality is good, easy to use and can share audio.

[@ReviewsOrg]

Like I said, Zoom is king for a reason! And you're right that Skype and Webex have poorer a/v quality than Zoom. But I found Hangouts to be equal to Zoom in that area.

[@macb.631]

Reviews.org thought that WebEx does make a better job for audio/video in comparison to Zoom. Looks like I’m wrong?

[@jondeforge8266]

Have you tried Facebook messenger rooms yet? I'll be waiting for your next video to hear your opinions !!

[@Joethecrow44]

its ass

[@RafaelLeonRojo]

I'm a music teacher and I work with one student at a time. What is my best choice. I am not a computer wiz and I am trying zoom, skype and facetime and I have issues with all of them. I am sure that there has to be one that if I have the patient to learn will be the right one. Can you recommend one for my teaching?

[@ReviewsOrg]

Totally depends on the issues you're having. If it's a connection issue with dropped calls or poor quality, it could be your internet connection, not the service itself.

[@EJCAudio]

Did you find a solution for this? I've had the best results with Zoom, for time/audio based uses. Skype is pretty useless for audio fidelity.

[@marcohormazabal8833]

Hi, Cisco Webex include a function called "music mode". Do a search on youtube on this. Basically for performers and music teachers, it disable all audio treatmenst to make sure you have the full audio spectrum. Great for your teaching sessions.

[@sugarbear7516]

I don't understand why you didn't review Microsoft Teams, Skype is going away.

[@keptkozy]

Skype is not going away. You're thinking about Skype for Business, which is a different product. It is being replaced by Teams this year. Product line will be Teams for enterprise, and Skype for consumers.

[@sachin2842]

Google meet is awesome we are using that daily all time 😂

[@lawrenceshu7718]

My impression is that Webex has been around longer than Zoom (and I might be wrong). So why is Zoom the King and others being its "alternatives", and not the other way around, that others are Webex's "alternatives"?

[@Bernd123]

Because webex is not dominating at all and the others have way deeper market penetration.

[@uthrus]

Given your misgivings on Zoom's security, can you comment on security for WebEx? It seems that if WebEx is more secure than Zoom, that you would have a clear winner.

[@prasunbhattacharya921]

Is there any app which have annotate option like zoom ??

[@jlzimmerman75]

Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebEx ftw.

[@rollentheelf]

You should find better alternatives to youtube

[@raahulpooran]

There are none

[@kellanmeitzenheimer484]

bro can you move the cursor off the middle of your face next time you make a video 😂 super distracting. other than that, very informative video

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I think that was the camera man having a little fun with him!!!! (Which I support) 🤣

[@johnc2438]

...and I thought it was a fly and started looking for my FLY SWATTER OF DOOM (local flies know all about it!) 🤪

[@jignavsharma]

Steve is usually the one which does martonne software

[@official_9101]

im a kid but hanging out with friends 100% zoom because school accounts dont work on hangouts

[@Hessiuss]

hangout haven`t limit for screen share, balabol

[@wemcal]

great video and information

[@Airestotle09]

Its annoying how your camera was out of focus the whole video

[@gregegg-ef1kl]

I've used WebEx for construction coordination and hands down the best 🤘🏼

[@thehersh]

Skype really!?! That's like informing people about records and A-track and comparing it to Spotify. Bruh how about talking about Microsoft Teams? Better video/sound, share projects and text, reliable and free!!

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

Cheapest non-free Zoom is15 bucks per user/host PER MONTH...

[@BrettNoack]

Not a bad comparison review, although the reviewer does need to learn the true meaning of the word "robust"!

[@jasonjacoby9110]

Your information about Zoom security issues is out of date. Zoom has proactively worked to solve all reported security issues quickly. You can read more about the fixes on their website. Some of the other competitors have taken years to address an security or feature issues.

[@ZelenoJabko]

Google Meet is now free for everyone!

[@meetmeintheorchard111]

They didn't even mention Discord

[@PaulSmith-gb3ke]

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[@ReviewsOrg]

Uhhh...yep, we do those, too!

[@YeetedOrca]

Google meet is the best

[@GeekNewz]

you forgot discord

[@seejadevan7682]

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[@Khabibisthegoat]

No