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8x8 vs Webex Events

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinars

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

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; Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Webex Events covers Webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Webex Events actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Webex Events differ
Attribute8x8Webex Events
Starting price$29.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinars
Founded19871984

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
  • Google Workspace
  • SOC2

Only in Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Engagement tools
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • 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 Webex Events
  • Customer contactnot Webex Events
  • Remote worknot Webex Events
  • Continuitynot Webex Events

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot 8x8
  • In-person event registration and check-innot 8x8
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot 8x8
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot 8x8
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot 8x8
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot 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

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

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

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.

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 Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Webex Events better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Webex Events?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Webex Events at On request.
Does 8x8 or Webex Events run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Webex Events 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 Webex Events is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Webex Events cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Slack.
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