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Cal.com vs Webex by Cisco

Cal.com logo

Cal.com

Software

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

From
Free
Rated
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Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cal.com free plan limited to single user only; 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: Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cal.com and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeCal.comWebex by Cisco
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Browser extensionWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded20211984

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Cal.com

  • Custom booking pages
  • Team scheduling
  • Collective scheduling
  • Routing forms
  • Webhooks
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

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

What people use each for

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

Cal.com

  • Schedule meetings and manage availabilitynot Webex by Cisco
  • Accept payments via Stripe and PayPalnot Webex by Cisco
  • Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpotnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Cal.com
  • Webinarsnot Cal.com
  • Virtual eventsnot Cal.com
  • Trainingnot Cal.com
  • Enterprise communicationnot Cal.com

Where each one falls short

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

Cal.com

  • Free plan limited to single user only
  • Free plan restricted to 1 user account
  • Teams plan requires yearly billing at $12/user/month
  • Organizations plan requires yearly billing at $28/user/month
  • Free plan lacks team collaboration features

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

Cal.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cal.com 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 Cal.com if

  • You need custom booking pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension.
  • You also want team scheduling.

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 Cal.com or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Cal.com starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cal.com or Webex by Cisco?
Cal.com starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does Cal.com or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Cal.com runs on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cal.com for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cal.com best used for?
Cal.com is most often used for schedule meetings and manage availability, accept payments via stripe and paypal, integrate with salesforce and hubspot. Of those, schedule meetings and manage availability and accept payments via stripe and paypal are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Cal.com do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Team scheduling, Collective scheduling, Routing forms. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Outlook.

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