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Cisco Webex vs ClickMeeting

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Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ClickMeeting

Software

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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); ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers Transcription, ClickMeeting covers Virtual rooms.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and ClickMeeting differ
AttributeCisco WebexClickMeeting
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded19842010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Cisco Webex

  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Outlook
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in ClickMeeting

  • Virtual rooms
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot ClickMeeting
  • Team Collaborationnot ClickMeeting
  • Project Managementnot ClickMeeting

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Cisco Webex
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot 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)

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

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

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Webex if

  • You need transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want virtual backgrounds.
Cisco Webex review

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need virtual rooms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want attendee management.
ClickMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or ClickMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or ClickMeeting?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that ClickMeeting cannot?
Cisco Webex covers Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Slack, Microsoft Teams. ClickMeeting covers Virtual rooms, Attendee management, Zapier, Integromat. Both handle HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Google Calendar.
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