WebEx comparison overview

Here is a comparison of the different tools available in WebEx and their key features:

WebEx Meetings

WebEx Training

WebEX Events

WebEx Teams

Key Features

Notes

WebEx Meetings is best used for smaller groups (20-30) meetings, classroom conversations, and other collaborative meetings.
Members of audience can open their mic and speak at any time, they don’t need permission from the host.
Meetings is the most interactive option for meetings.
Meetings can bridge between internet calls and telephone call ins.

WebEx Training is designed to serve as live classroom for a larger (50+) class, it provides class feedback tools such as hand raising and yet activities are controlled by instructor’s permission.
Microphone are muted unless enabled by the instructor.
Breakout rooms can be used to create smaller work groups, etc.

WebEx Events is used to deliver presentations to a very large audience with fewer interactions like a webinar.
Most of audience interactions are done via chat and Q&A, there are panelist roles that can be assigned and be used as moderators.
There are audience registrations, surveys, etc.

WebEx Teams combines live collaboration with offline space for a continued contribution. You have live audio/video communication that can be followed by discussions, files sharing, etc.
You can create ad hoc spaces for break out room.

Please note: WebEx Teams is in pilot at the University of Waterloo. This tool may require more support during the pilot stage.

For further information please contact Koorus Bookan ( kbookan@uwaterloo.ca)