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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (67.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1000 users Per Year
HCL Sametime
Star Rating
(126)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HCL SametimeTrueConf Server
Star Rating
(44)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1000 users Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that HCL Sametime excels in its "Live Chat" feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless communication during meetings. In contrast, TrueConf Server also performs well with a score of 9.3, but users mention that its "Hand Raising" feature stands out with a remarkable score of 9.7, enhancing participant engagement.
- Reviewers mention that HCL Sametime's "Screen Sharing" feature is rated at 8.7, which is effective but not as robust as TrueConf Server's 9.0 rating. Users on G2 appreciate TrueConf's ability to share screens with minimal lag, making it a preferred choice for presentations.
- G2 users highlight that HCL Sametime's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.6, which is decent, but TrueConf Server shines with a score of 9.1, indicating a more user-friendly installation process that many users find straightforward and quick.
- Reviewers mention that while HCL Sametime has a solid "Recording" feature rated at 8.7, TrueConf Server matches this with an 8.8 score, but users appreciate TrueConf's additional functionality of easy access to recorded meetings, making it more convenient for post-meeting reviews.
- Users say that HCL Sametime's "Product Direction" score of 5.7 indicates some concerns about future updates and features, whereas TrueConf Server's impressive 9.6 score suggests a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback, which is reassuring for potential buyers.
- Reviewers mention that HCL Sametime's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.0, which some users find lacking, while TrueConf Server's support is rated at 9.2, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, making it a more reliable choice for ongoing assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HCL Sametime
No pricing availableTrueConf Server
TrueConf Server Free
Free
1000 users Per Year
- Unlimited and secure communication within your network
- Team messenger for 1,000 users
- UltraHD video conferencing for up to 10 participants
Free Trial
HCL Sametime
No trial information availableTrueConf Server
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
100
9.3
33
Ease of Use
8.5
100
9.4
34
Ease of Setup
8.6
17
9.1
27
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
8.8
23
Quality of Support
8.0
76
9.2
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
16
9.5
23
Product Direction (% positive)
5.7
98
9.6
33
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
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Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
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Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
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Conferencing Options
Not enough data
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Application Tools
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.7
42
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Verified
9.0
28
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Verified
9.0
12
9.0
15
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Verified
7.9
13
8.6
14
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Verified
9.2
13
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Verified
9.2
15
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Verified
8.2
13
9.6
9
Meeting Coordination
8.4
34
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Verified
8.8
21
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Verified
8.7
32
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Verified
8.9
23
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Verified
8.4
42
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Verified
8.9
23
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Verified
7.9
13
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Verified
9.5
13
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Verified
Software Type
8.3
31
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Verified
8.6
23
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Verified
9.2
12
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Verified
9.1
13
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Verified
8.9
12
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Verified
9.7
16
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Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HCL Sametime and TrueConf Server are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
HCL Sametime is categorized as Meeting Management
TrueConf Server is categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Screen Sharing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HCL Sametime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TrueConf Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
26.8%
Banking
8.9%
Accounting
8.9%
Financial Services
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Other
40.2%
Information Technology and Services
28.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Machinery
5.1%
Farming
5.1%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
51.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
HCL Sametime has no discussions with answers
How and where can I purchase TrueConf software?
1 Comment
AK
You can buy it directly on our website or from our partners.
https://trueconf.com/server/buy/Read more
Are TrueConf solutions secure?
1 Comment
AK
They are absolutely secure. TrueConf uses its own proprietary video codec and transport protocols. Moreover, all connections are protected by SSL/TLS, and...Read more
What modes of video conferences are there in TrueConf?
1 Comment
AK
There are four modes of video conferences:
Point-to-point video conference (Video Call FullHD);
Multipoint Video Conference (or Symmetric Group...Read more
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