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8x8 vs Zoom Webinars

8x8 logo

8x8

Software

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 8x8 and Zoom Webinars differ
Attribute8x8Zoom Webinars
Starting price$29.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded19872011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Slack
  • SOC2

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • 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 Webinars
  • Customer contactnot Zoom Webinars
  • Remote worknot Zoom Webinars
  • Continuitynot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot 8x8
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot 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 Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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 Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars 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 Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Zoom Webinars?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does 8x8 or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.
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