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8x8 vs Adobe Connect

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Adobe Connect logo

Adobe Connect

Webinars

Web conferencing and virtual classroom platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 8x8 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited; Adobe Connect buying guide (archived 2026 capture) names Standard, Premium and Enterprise base plans with no public dollar figures, gating price behind purchase; only one base plan can be bought per customer account
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Adobe Connect covers HD video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Adobe Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Adobe Connect differ
Attribute8x8Adobe Connect
Starting price$29.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinars
Founded19871982

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 8x8

  • Voice calling
  • Video meetings
  • Team messaging
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Call routing
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Adobe Connect

  • HD video
  • Breakout rooms
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Interactive whiteboard
  • HubSpot
  • Canvas LMS
  • Blackboard

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Adobe Connect
  • Customer contactnot Adobe Connect
  • Remote worknot Adobe Connect
  • Continuitynot Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect

  • Professional Worknot 8x8
  • Content Creationnot 8x8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

8x8

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited

Adobe Connect

  • Buying guide (archived 2026 capture) names Standard, Premium and Enterprise base plans with no public dollar figures, gating price behind purchase; only one base plan can be bought per customer account
  • Meeting capacity is hard-capped to the number of concurrent user licenses purchased, with Capacity upgrades sold separately per base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

8x8

$29.99/month
  • Pro$29.99/month
    • Calling and meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Team messaging
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Adobe Connect

On request
  • Starter$150/month
    • Up to 10 rooms
    • Basic features
  • Standard$290/month
    • Up to 25 rooms
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$600/month
    • Unlimited rooms
    • Custom support

Which should you pick?

Choose 8x8 if

  • You need voice calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video meetings.
8x8 review

Choose Adobe Connect if

  • You need hd video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want breakout rooms.
Adobe Connect review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Adobe Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Adobe Connect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Adobe Connect?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Adobe Connect at On request.
Does 8x8 or Adobe Connect run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Adobe Connect runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is 8x8 best used for?
8x8 is most often used for business communication, customer contact, remote work, continuity. Of those, business communication and customer contact are not what Adobe Connect is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Adobe Connect cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Adobe Connect covers HD video, Breakout rooms, Screen sharing, Recording. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Windows support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adobe Connect: Does Adobe Connect offer a free trial?

Yes, Adobe Connect offers a free trial option, though specific trial duration and feature access details are found on their dedicated trial page.

Source
Adobe Connect: Does Adobe Connect provide plan comparisons to help choose a tier?

Yes, Adobe Connect includes a compare feature that allows customers to view differences between available plans before purchasing.

Source
Adobe Connect: Where can I find Adobe Connect pricing and plan details?

Adobe Connect has a dedicated pricing page at adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/pricing.html where you can view tier details and costs.

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