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6Connex vs Cisco Webex

6Connex logo

6Connex

Webinar & Virtual Events

Enterprise virtual event platform

From
$8000/event
Rated
-
Cisco Webex logo

Cisco Webex

Webinar & Virtual Events

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 6Connex 6connex.com now redirects to Brandlive, so the product is no longer sold or priced under its own name; Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: 6Connex covers 3D virtual environments, Cisco Webex covers HD video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 6Connex and Cisco Webex actually diverge.

Attributes where 6Connex and Cisco Webex differ
Attribute6ConnexCisco Webex
Starting price$8000/eventFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20091984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 6Connex

  • 3D virtual environments
  • Live streaming
  • Networking
  • Resource center
  • Lead capture
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Adobe Connect

Only in Cisco Webex

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

6Connex

  • Hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinarsnot Cisco Webex
  • Running branded online event environments with attendee trackingnot Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot 6Connex
  • Team Collaborationnot 6Connex
  • Project Managementnot 6Connex

Where each one falls short

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

6Connex

  • 6connex.com now redirects to Brandlive, so the product is no longer sold or priced under its own name
  • No pricing is reachable at the original domain

Cisco Webex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Pricing, plan by plan

6Connex

$8000/event
  • Standard$8000/event
    • Virtual environment
    • Booths
    • Live streaming
  • Professional$15000/event
    • Custom design
    • Advanced features
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$30000/event
    • Unlimited customization
    • API access
    • Dedicated team

Cisco Webex

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 40-min group meetings
    • Unlimited 1:1 calls
    • HD video
  • Starter$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • 100 participants
    • Recording
  • Pro$26.99/month
    • 300 participants
    • Advanced security
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose 6Connex if

  • You need 3d virtual environments.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.

Choose Cisco Webex if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.

Questions people ask

Is 6Connex or Cisco Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. 6Connex starts at $8000/event and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 6Connex or Cisco Webex?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8000/event for 6Connex and Free for Cisco Webex.
Does 6Connex or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
6Connex runs on Web, Ios, Android. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 6Connex starts at $8000/event.
What is 6Connex best used for?
6Connex is most often used for hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinars, running branded online event environments with attendee tracking. Of those, hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinars and running branded online event environments with attendee tracking are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
What can 6Connex do that Cisco Webex cannot?
6Connex covers 3D virtual environments, Live streaming, Networking, Resource center. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.

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