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BigMarker vs Cisco Webex

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BigMarker

Webinars

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cisco Webex logo

Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote; 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: BigMarker covers Live webinars, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigMarker and Cisco Webex actually diverge.

Attributes where BigMarker and Cisco Webex differ
AttributeBigMarkerCisco Webex
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20101984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zapier

Only in Cisco Webex

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Cisco Webex
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Cisco Webex
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Cisco Webex
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Cisco Webex
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex

  • Video conferencing and team meetingsnot BigMarker
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot BigMarker
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot BigMarker
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot BigMarker

Where each one falls short

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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

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

BigMarker

On request
  • Basic$undefined/mo
    • 1000 live attendees
    • 1 host license
    • 9 webcams
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • 10000 live attendees
    • 4 host licenses
    • 64 webcams
  • Enterprise+$undefined/mo
    • 500000 live attendees
    • 6 host licenses
    • 2 CRM integrations

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 BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
BigMarker review

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.
Cisco Webex review

Questions people ask

Is BigMarker or Cisco Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. BigMarker starts at On request and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigMarker or Cisco Webex?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BigMarker and Free for Cisco Webex.
Does BigMarker or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
BigMarker 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. BigMarker starts at On request.
What is BigMarker best used for?
BigMarker is most often used for live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a, virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms, evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenter, ticketed webinars with payment collection. Of those, live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a and virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
What can BigMarker do that Cisco Webex cannot?
BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BigMarker: How many live attendees can the BigMarker Basic plan accommodate?

The Basic plan supports up to 1,000 live attendees with 1 host license and up to 9 simultaneous webcam shares.

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Cisco Webex: Does Webex offer a free plan?

Yes, Webex by Cisco offers a free plan that includes video conferencing features. Specific details about free plan limitations and paid plan pricing are available on the Webex pricing page.

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BigMarker: What is BigMarker's transaction fee for monetized events?

BigMarker charges a 5% transaction fee on all revenue from paid webinars, with the vendor retaining 95% of proceeds from ticket sales.

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BigMarker: Does the Enterprise+ plan allow unlimited attendees?

The Enterprise+ plan supports up to 500,000 live attendees with 6 host licenses and includes white-labeled domains and multi-language support.

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