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Bizzabo vs Webex by Cisco

Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Webinar & Virtual Events

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco 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; 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: Bizzabo covers Event registration, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bizzabo and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeBizzaboWebex by Cisco
Starting price$499/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20121984

Identical on both: 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 Bizzabo

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zoom

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

  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Bizzabo

  • Event planningnot Webex by Cisco
  • Ticket salesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Attendee managementnot Webex by Cisco
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketingnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Bizzabo
  • Webinarsnot Bizzabo
  • Virtual events
  • Trainingnot Bizzabo
  • Enterprise communicationnot Bizzabo

Both are used for virtual events, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

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

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

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 Bizzabo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
Bizzabo review

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.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is Bizzabo or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/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, Bizzabo or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $499/month for Bizzabo and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Bizzabo or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android. 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. 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 Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Bizzabo do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Salesforce, Slack.

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.

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Bizzabo: 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.

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Bizzabo: 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.

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Bizzabo: 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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