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Cisco Webex vs Google Meet

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Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

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); Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Google Meet actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Google Meet differ
AttributeCisco WebexGoogle Meet
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19841998

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

  • HD video
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • End-to-end encryption

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Slack
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot Google Meet
  • Team Collaborationnot Google Meet
  • Project Managementnot Google Meet

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Cisco Webex
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Cisco Webex
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot 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)

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

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

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet 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 transcription.
Cisco Webex review

Choose Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want chat.
Google Meet review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Google Meet?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Google Meet cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Microsoft Teams. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Chat, Real-time captions, Hand raise. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack, Google Calendar.
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