# Adobe Connect vs Onstream Live Comparison

| | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 974 | 167 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (35.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 25 Host Licenses | $0 30 Days | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe Connect

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Mobile App Issues (2 reviews)

### Onstream Live

Pros:
- Easy Setup (13 reviews)
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)
- Poor Quality (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (760 reviews) | 8.0 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (765 reviews) | 8.3 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (268 reviews) | 8.0 (107 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (233 reviews) | 8.1 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (655 reviews) | 8.1 (125 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (204 reviews) | 8.3 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (736 reviews) | 7.7 (138 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe Connect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 30-day Free Access

Price: Free Trial 25 Host Licenses

Description: 1 Host license with upto 25 participants

Key Features:
- Get all functionalities, try it free for 30 days!

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-connect/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Onstream Live

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Try Free

Price: $0 30 Days

Description: 20 participants

Key Features:
- All features are enabled.

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/onstream-live/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Classroom

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Connect** | 8.6/10 | 330 |
| **Onstream Live** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Sharing

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Video Streaming** | 8.0 (280 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.7 (269 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.6 (285 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Whiteboard** | 8.2 (268 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | 8.8 (286 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Participation Controls** | 8.7 (287 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Tools** | 8.6 (263 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | 8.5 (290 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Technical Support** | 7.9 (235 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | 8.8 (294 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Markup Tools** | 8.2 (256 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Classroom

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 9.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Webinar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Connect** | 9.0/10 | 353 |
| **Onstream Live** | N/A | N/A |

#### Host Tools

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | 8.6 (250 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based Access** | 8.7 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | 8.8 (280 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Attendee Tools

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Registration** | 8.6 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee Live Chat** | 8.9 (301 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Polls and Surveys** | 8.7 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Post-Event Tools

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Analytics** | 8.5 (245 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Attendee Reports** | 8.5 (254 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | 8.3 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Software Integrations** | 8.4 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Webinar

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 9.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 9.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 9.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Connect** | 8.7/10 | 535 |
| **Onstream Live** | 7.7/10 | 119 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 8.7 (462 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Presentations** | 8.9 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | 8.3 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | 9.1 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | 9.0 (144 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 8.5 (382 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (92 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recording** | 8.6 (437 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Participant Permissions** | 8.6 (453 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (93 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **One-Click Join** | 8.5 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | 8.1 (384 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (54 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Browser Application** | 8.2 (147 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | 8.8 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 9.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)

**Unique to Adobe Connect (2):** [Virtual Classroom Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-classroom), [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe Connect | Onstream Live | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.2% | 64.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.5% | 24.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 32.3% | 11.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe Connect

- **Higher Education:** 9.6%
- **E-Learning:** 7.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.6%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 44.8%

#### Onstream Live

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.9%
- **Financial Services:** 4.9%
- **Internet:** 3.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Real Estate:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 53.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe Connect

- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56391 reviews)
- [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1724 reviews)
- [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1238 reviews)
- [GoTo Webinar](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-webinar/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (803 reviews)
- [Webex Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-webex-suite/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18891 reviews)
- [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (445 reviews)
- [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19011 reviews)
- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17097 reviews)
- [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1212 reviews)
- [FreeConferenceCall.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freeconferencecall-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (529 reviews)

### Alternatives to Onstream Live

- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17097 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56391 reviews)
- [FreeConferenceCall.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freeconferencecall-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (529 reviews)
- [GoTo Webinar](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-webinar/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (803 reviews)
- [RingEX](https://www.g2.com/products/ringex/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1367 reviews)
- [Whereby Meetings](https://www.g2.com/products/whereby-meetings/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1164 reviews)
- [Bigtincan Engagement](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtincan-engagement/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (592 reviews)
- [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1238 reviews)
- [Lifesize](https://www.g2.com/products/lifesize/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (513 reviews)
- [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1724 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe Connect

- Title: [why does the app sometimes present issues](https://www.g2.com/discussions/por-que-por-la-app-aveces-presenta-fallas) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The App should never fail. If you are having issues with the App I would try uninstalling it and then re-installing it (this is the website to re-download:..."
- Title: [What is the best way to facilitate discussions in adobe connect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-facilitate-discussions-in-adobe-connect) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'd like to help you, but that's kind of a very broad question. Can you be more specific about what kind of info you're looking for? Are you asking how to..."
- Title: [Could the quality of the streaming be improved?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30378-could-the-quality-of-the-streaming-be-improved) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is correct, it happens that when viewing the recording from the "Chrome" web browser and if the internet is slow, when the session is locked, a squeal is..."
- Title: [which are the most influential technological factors for the innovation of their services.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-are-the-most-influential-technological-factors-for-the-innovation-of-their-services) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Juan,

I am a little confused with your question lol, but I will do my best :). The best features in my opinion are:

1. Everything is now fully HTML..."
- Title: [How can i use adobe connect in a more efficient way?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-use-adobe-connect-in-a-more-efficient-way) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use the interactive recordings to do really cool stuff! The recordings playback almost the same as a live session, so people can still download..."

### Onstream Live

- Title: [Can guests take control over moderator's (host) computer screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/rights-management) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can allow guests to take control. By default this function is turned off for participants."
- Title: [What is Onstream Live used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onstream-live-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "OneStream Live is primarily a cloud-based live streaming solution used to broadcast video content to multiple social media platforms simultaneously."
- Title: [Can I share pre-recorded video with my audience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sharing-content) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can upload and share videos and other media files with your audience. You can even play out a YouTube video in HD."
- Title: [Are any downloads required?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/downloads) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No downloads are required for the host or participants."
- Title: [Can I edit my recording?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/recording) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can trim the heads and tails and everything in between."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-connect-vs-onstream-live)