Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect: A feature-rich choice for structured training and webinars, with a high annual entry price. Ranked #18 of 43 in Video Conferencing Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for structured webinars and training.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forStructured webinars and training
- Free planNo
- Max participants1500 participants
- Founded1982 · San Jose, California, USA
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Persistent rooms, reusable templates, and staged breakout content
- Recording editing, transcription, captions, and engagement analytics
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $190 per host per year with annual billing
- Standard capacity is limited to 100 rooms
- Several advanced capabilities require higher plans or separate packs
Our verdict on Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is virtual meeting and webinar software for trainers, marketers, educators, businesses, and government organizations. It combines browser and desktop video and audio meetings with persistent virtual rooms, reusable layouts, screen sharing, chat, polls, moderated Q&A, whiteboards, annotations, breakout rooms, recordings, captions, analytics, and participant controls. The platform supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted environments, making it suitable for organizations that need more structured sessions than basic video calls.
Pricing is annual and charged per host. Standard costs $190 per host per year for 1–5 host licenses, 100-room capacity, and 5 GB of cloud storage; the Training or Webinar Pro Pack is available separately. Premium costs $290 per host per year for 6–49 host licenses, 100-room capacity, 10 GB of storage, and the Training or Webinar Pro Pack included. Enterprise costs $390 per host per year for 25+ host licenses, 300-room capacity, unlimited cloud storage subject to fair usage, and the Pro Pack included. A 30-day free trial is available. Capacity upgrades and shared-room or event options can support up to 1,500 participants.
Its strongest fit is repeatable, interactive delivery: persistent rooms, pre-staged breakouts, custom layouts, branding, virtual backgrounds, edited recordings, engagement reports, participant profiles, and APIs support ongoing programs. Microsoft 365 Outlook, Microsoft 365 calendar, and learning management systems through SCORM-compatible web services provide practical ecosystem connections. Choose Adobe Connect when training structure, webinar controls, and deployment flexibility matter more than a low entry price. Organizations seeking a simple, inexpensive meeting tool may prefer a less specialized option.
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Adobe Connect fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Max participants | 1500 participants |
| Meeting duration limit | Not verified |
| Meeting recording | Yes |
| Breakout rooms | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, self-hosted |
| Key integrations | Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, SAP Enterprise Learning, SumTotal, Eloqua MeetingSync, Microsoft Outlook |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, HIPAA |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, SAP Enterprise Learning, SumTotal, Eloqua MeetingSync … See all → |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | adobe.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Adobe Connect integrations
Adobe Connect lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Canvas
- Moodle
- Sakai
- SAP Enterprise Learning
- SumTotal
- Eloqua MeetingSync
- Microsoft Outlook
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Alternatives to Adobe Connect
- Zoom WorkplaceA broad conferencing and collaboration suite with a capable free tier.9.4
- Google MeetA capable Google Workspace meeting tool with a useful free plan and paid recording options.9.3
- Microsoft TeamsA broad conferencing and collaboration hub for organizations built around Microsoft 365.9.2
See all Adobe Connect alternatives →
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