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Cisco Webex vs Open edX

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Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Open edX logo

Open edX

Education

Open-source platform powering online learning

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); Open edX no license fees for software but requires separate spending on hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Open edX covers Course authoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Open edX actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Open edX differ
AttributeCisco WebexOpen edX
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryWebinarsEducation
Founded19842012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Open edX

  • Course authoring
  • Interactive videos
  • Assessments
  • Discussions
  • Certificates
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • xBlocks

Both cover

  • 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 Open edX
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot Open edX
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot Open edX
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot Open edX

Open edX

  • MOOC creationnot Cisco Webex
  • Corporate trainingnot Cisco Webex
  • Blended learningnot Cisco Webex
  • Degree programsnot 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)

Open edX

  • No license fees for software but requires separate spending on hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance
  • Customization and support from third-party providers requires additional investment

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

Open edX

Free
  • Self-HostedFree
    • Full platform
    • Community support
    • All features
  • Managed Hosting$undefined/month
    • Hosted solution
    • Support
    • Maintenance

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.
Cisco Webex review

Choose Open edX if

  • You need course authoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive videos.
Open edX review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Open edX better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Open edX at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Open edX?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Open edX at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Open edX run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Open edX 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 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 Open edX is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Open edX cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Open edX covers Course authoring, Interactive videos, Assessments, Discussions. Both handle Web support.

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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Open edX: How much does Open edX cost?

Open edX software itself is completely free with no license fees. Organizations must cover their own hosting, infrastructure, maintenance, and customization costs.

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Open edX: Are there hosting options for Open edX?

Open edX offers three deployment options: self-hosted (organizations deploy independently), managed providers (third-party companies offer cost-effective managed services), and a free sandbox for testing.

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Open edX: What does free mean for Open edX?

There are no license fees to use the Open edX software. Organizations can download and deploy it independently or use managed hosting providers for a fee.

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