Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Cisco Webex vs Bizzabo
Cisco Webex
Webinar & Virtual Events
The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Bizzabo
Webinar & Virtual Events
The Event Experience Operating System
- From
- $499/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL); Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
- They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Bizzabo covers Event registration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Bizzabo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cisco Webex | Bizzabo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $499/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1984 | 2012 |
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 Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
Only in Bizzabo
- Event registration
- Mobile event app
- Networking
- Sponsor management
- Analytics
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Zoom
Both cover
- Slack
- Salesforce
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Bizzabo
- Team Collaborationnot Bizzabo
- Project Managementnot Bizzabo
Bizzabo
- Event planningnot Cisco Webex
- Ticket salesnot Cisco Webex
- Attendee managementnot Cisco Webex
- Virtual eventsnot Cisco Webex
- Event marketingnot Cisco Webex
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cisco Webex
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
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
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Bizzabo
$499/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Bizzabo if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mobile event app.
Questions people ask
- Is Cisco Webex or Bizzabo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Bizzabo at $499/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Bizzabo?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cisco Webex and $499/month for Bizzabo.
- Does Cisco Webex or Bizzabo run on more platforms?
- Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, 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 Cisco Webex best used for?
- Cisco Webex is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Bizzabo is typically brought in for.
- What can Cisco Webex do that Bizzabo cannot?
- Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Both handle Slack, Salesforce, 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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