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8x8 vs Panopto

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Panopto logo

Panopto

Webinars

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

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; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Panopto covers Video management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 8x8 and Panopto differ
Attribute8x8Panopto
Starting price$29.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinars
Founded19872007

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
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

Only in Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Mac support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • 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 Panopto
  • Customer contactnot Panopto
  • Remote worknot Panopto
  • Continuitynot Panopto

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot 8x8
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated 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 Panopto if

  • You need video management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Panopto review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Panopto better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Panopto?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Panopto at On request.
Does 8x8 or Panopto run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Panopto 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 Panopto is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Panopto cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Panopto: How much does Panopto cost?

Panopto does not publish pricing rates. Instead, each organization receives a custom quote based on unique factors including the number of users, storage needs, integrations required, and deployment model.

Source
Panopto: What is included in Panopto's base enterprise plan?

The base enterprise plan includes enterprise-scale storage, AI capabilities like search and auto-captions, content creation tools, security and compliance features, LMS integrations, and dedicated implementation support.

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Panopto: Does Panopto offer a free trial?

Panopto offers free product demonstrations for prospective customers, with pricing discussions typically conducted through direct contact with their sales team.

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