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Chatwork vs Webex by Cisco

Chatwork logo

Chatwork

Communication & Collaboration

Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication

From
On request
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: Chatwork no pricing figures or plan names are shown on the vendor's own homepage; only Sign up for free and Get Started buttons are offered, with pricing details requiring further navigation not present on the fetched page; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Chatwork and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeChatworkWebex by Cisco
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication & Collaboration).

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 Chatwork

Nothing recorded that Webex by Cisco does not also cover.

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

What people use each for

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

Chatwork

No use cases recorded yet. See the Chatwork review.

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

Chatwork

  • No pricing figures or plan names are shown on the vendor's own homepage; only Sign up for free and Get Started buttons are offered, with pricing details requiring further navigation not present on the fetched page
  • The homepage highlights 256-bit encryption and ISO27001 certification as its main security claims without stating which plan tier includes them

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

Chatwork

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Chatwork 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 Chatwork if

Nothing in the data separates Chatwork from Webex by Cisco on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

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 Chatwork or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatwork starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chatwork or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chatwork and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Chatwork or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Chatwork 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. Chatwork starts at On request.
What can Chatwork do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback.

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