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Sametime versus Sametime Premium

Depending on the Sametime product that is installed, certain Sametime features might be available. HCL Sametime provides secure real-time communication across devices, and HCL Sametime Premium expands those features to include video and file sharing.

The following tables show the features included in Sametime and Sametime Premium.

Feature HCL Sametime HCL Sametime Premium
Sametime Embedded client in HCL Notes X X
Sametime Connect client X X
Presence awareness in HCL Notes X X
Instant chat X X
Persistent chat X X
Local client chat history X X
Screen capture and image transfer in chat   X
Support for multiple Sametime communities   X
External conferencing integration   X
File transfer   X
Feature HCL Sametime HCL Sametime Premium
Sametime mobile chat X X
Sametime web client chat X X
Sametime presence and chat API for HCL Connections and HCL Digital Experience X X
Sametime presence and chat in HCL Verse and iNotes X X
Feature HCL Sametime HCL Sametime Premium
Screen sharing   X
Multiple users screen sharing   X
Audio and video   X
Meeting group chat   X
Meeting group chat integration with desktop clients   X
Moderated meetings   X
Password protection   X
Reserved meeting names and URLs   X
Meeting recordings   X
Live streaming to YouTube   X

Note: For HCL Domino users with limited Sametime capabilities, see Managing Sametime features for the list of features that are not available.

Parent Topic: Planning