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Cisco Webex vs GoToMeeting

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Cisco Webex

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The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

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); GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeCisco WebexGoToMeeting
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
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Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Cisco Webex

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

Only in GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Encryption
  • SOC2
  • HIPAA

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Cisco Webex

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Cisco Webex
  • Client callsnot Cisco Webex
  • Training sessionsnot Cisco Webex
  • Remote collaborationnot 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)

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chat.
GoToMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or GoToMeeting?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, 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 and team meetings, hybrid work collaboration with device integration, customer experience solutions and contact centers, event hosting and large-scale meetings. Of those, video conferencing and team meetings and hybrid work collaboration with device integration are not what GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that GoToMeeting cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Salesforce. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack, Microsoft Teams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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