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8x8 vs Airmeet

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Airmeet logo

Airmeet

Webinar & Virtual Events

All-in-one platform for virtual and hybrid events

From
$167/month
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; Airmeet interface has many interactive features requiring new attendees to understand social lounges, speed networking, polls, and QA before joining
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Airmeet covers Social lounge.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Airmeet actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Airmeet differ
Attribute8x8Airmeet
Starting price$29.99/month$167/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded19872019

Identical on both: 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 Airmeet

  • Social lounge
  • Speed networking
  • Virtual booths
  • Live streaming
  • Q&A and polls
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Airmeet
  • Customer contactnot Airmeet
  • Remote worknot Airmeet
  • Continuitynot Airmeet

Airmeet

  • Event planningnot 8x8
  • Ticket salesnot 8x8
  • Attendee managementnot 8x8
  • Virtual eventsnot 8x8
  • Event marketingnot 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

Airmeet

  • Interface has many interactive features requiring new attendees to understand social lounges, speed networking, polls, and QA before joining
  • Mobile experience not on par with desktop version; effective hosting requires a laptop
  • Resource-intensive platform that can be heavy on bandwidth, with video quality degradation on weak internet connections
  • Limited customization options for backgrounds, banners, and landing page content

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

Airmeet

$167/month
  • Premium Webinars$167/month
    • 2 team members
    • Webinars up to 10,000 attendees
    • Live/Simulive/On-demand formats
  • Events$null/month
    • 5 team members
    • Multi-track events
    • Hybrid formats

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 Airmeet if

  • You need social lounge.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want speed networking.
Airmeet review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Airmeet better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Airmeet at $167/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Airmeet?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Airmeet at $167/month.
Does 8x8 or Airmeet run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Airmeet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Airmeet is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Airmeet cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Airmeet covers Social lounge, Speed networking, Virtual booths, Live streaming. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airmeet: Does Airmeet offer a free plan?

No free plan, but Airmeet offers a free trial. Premium Webinars starts at $167/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly).

Source
Airmeet: What platforms does Airmeet support?

Airmeet is available as web/browser-based platform and native mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Source
Airmeet: Does Airmeet support large attendee counts?

Yes, attendee capacity starts from 100 and scales up to 10,000 depending on the plan.

Source
Airmeet: Can I record webinars with Airmeet?

Yes, Airmeet supports recording in live, simulive (simulated live), and on-demand formats.

Source
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