Software · head to head
Cisco Webex vs Doxy.me
Cisco Webex
Software
The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Doxy.me
Software
Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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); Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
- They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Doxy.me covers Video Visits.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Doxy.me actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cisco Webex | Doxy.me |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1984 | 2013 |
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 Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
Only in Doxy.me
- Video Visits
- Waiting Room
- Screen Sharing
- File Sharing
- HIPAA Compliant
- EHR Systems
- HIPAA
- BAA
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Doxy.me
- Team Collaborationnot Doxy.me
- Project Managementnot Doxy.me
Doxy.me
- Patient Carenot Cisco Webex
- Medical Recordsnot Cisco Webex
- Practice Managementnot Cisco Webex
- Telehealthnot 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)
Doxy.me
- Free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
- Occasional connection glitches and dropped sessions reported by some users
- Poor video quality and lag in rural or low-bandwidth areas
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
Doxy.me
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited call minutes
- HIPAA compliance
- One-on-one sessions only
- Professional$35/month
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Group calls
- Clinic$50/month
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Group calls
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 Doxy.me if
- You need video visits.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want waiting room.
Questions people ask
- Is Cisco Webex or Doxy.me better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Doxy.me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Doxy.me?
- Cisco Webex starts at Free and Doxy.me at Free.
- Does Cisco Webex or Doxy.me run on more platforms?
- Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 Doxy.me is typically brought in for.
- What can Cisco Webex do that Doxy.me cannot?
- Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Doxy.me: How much does Doxy.me cost?
Doxy.me offers a free plan with HIPAA compliance, Professional plan at $35 per provider per month, and Clinic plan at $50 per provider per month. Enterprise pricing available on request.
SourceDoxy.me: Does the free plan include all features?
The free Doxy.me plan includes unlimited call minutes and HIPAA compliance. Advanced features like group calls, HD video, and screen sharing require paid plans.
SourceDoxy.me: Do patients need to create an account to join a session?
No, Doxy.me allows you to offer secure sessions without requiring clients to create accounts, with a customizable waiting room experience.
SourceDoxy.me: Is Doxy.me HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Doxy.me is HIPAA compliant with a signed Business Associate Agreement, available on both free and paid plans.
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