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8x8 vs Zoom Webinar

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8x8

Software

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Webinar

Software

Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoom Webinar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Zoom Webinar actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Zoom Webinar differ
Attribute8x8Zoom Webinar
Starting price$29.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidDesktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19872011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • SOC2

Only in Zoom Webinar

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Breakout rooms
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • Slack
  • 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 Zoom Webinar
  • Customer contactnot Zoom Webinar
  • Remote worknot Zoom Webinar
  • Continuitynot Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar

  • Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot 8x8
  • Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot 8x8
  • Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot 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

Zoom Webinar

  • Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
  • Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)

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

Zoom Webinar

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar 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 Zoom Webinar if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom Webinar review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Zoom Webinar better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Zoom Webinar?
Zoom Webinar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for 8x8 and Free for Zoom Webinar.
Does 8x8 or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use Zoom Webinar for free?
Yes. Zoom Webinar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month.
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 Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Slack.
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