Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Bizzabo vs Cisco Webex
Bizzabo
Webinar & Virtual Events
The Event Experience Operating System
- From
- $499/month
- Rated
- -
Cisco Webex
Webinar & Virtual Events
The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons; Cisco Webex 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: Bizzabo covers Event registration, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bizzabo and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bizzabo | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $499/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 1984 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).
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 Bizzabo
- Event registration
- Mobile event app
- Networking
- Sponsor management
- Analytics
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Zoom
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bizzabo
- Event planningnot Cisco Webex
- Ticket salesnot Cisco Webex
- Attendee managementnot Cisco Webex
- Virtual eventsnot Cisco Webex
- Event marketingnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Bizzabo
- Team Collaborationnot Bizzabo
- Project Managementnot Bizzabo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bizzabo
- High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
- Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
- Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
- Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
- Website builder has limited assets and customization options
Cisco Webex
- 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
Bizzabo
$499/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.
Cisco Webex
Free- FreeFree
- 40-min group meetings
- Unlimited 1:1 calls
- HD video
- Starter$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings
- 100 participants
- Recording
- Pro$26.99/month
- 300 participants
- Advanced security
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Bizzabo if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mobile event app.
Choose Cisco Webex if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Bizzabo or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $499/month for Bizzabo and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does Bizzabo or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
- Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bizzabo starts at $499/month.
- What is Bizzabo best used for?
- Bizzabo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can Bizzabo do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?
Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.
SourceBizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?
The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.
SourceBizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?
Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.
SourceBizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?
Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.
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