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Affinity vs Webex by Cisco

Affinity logo

Affinity

CRM & Sales

Relationship intelligence platform for professionals

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity covers Contact management, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeAffinityWebex by Cisco
Starting price$49/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryCRM & SalesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20131984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Affinity

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Intelligence engine
  • Relationship mapping
  • Integration aggregation
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn
  • Crunchbase

Only in Webex by Cisco

  • Video and audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing and annotation
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and playback
  • Meeting transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Breakout sessions

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Affinity

  • Deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equitynot Webex by Cisco
  • Automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship recordsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Finding warm introductions through existing relationship networksnot Webex by Cisco
  • Investor relations and fundraising trackingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Portfolio company support and reportingnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Affinity
  • Webinarsnot Affinity
  • Virtual eventsnot Affinity
  • Trainingnot Affinity
  • Enterprise communicationnot Affinity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affinity

  • Built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity

$49/month
  • Pro$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Deal tracking
    • Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • Dedicated support

Webex by Cisco

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
    • HD video
  • Pro$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
    • Cloud recording and storage
    • Advanced scheduling
  • Business$18/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Webex by Cisco if

  • You need video and audio conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing and annotation.

Questions people ask

Is Affinity or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity starts at $49/month and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Affinity and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Affinity or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Affinity runs on Web. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affinity starts at $49/month.
What is Affinity best used for?
Affinity is most often used for deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity, automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records, finding warm introductions through existing relationship networks, investor relations and fundraising tracking. Of those, deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity and automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Affinity covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Intelligence engine, Relationship mapping. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Outlook, SOC2.

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