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Cisco Webex vs Planning Pod

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Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Planning Pod

Software

Event planning software that works

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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); Planning Pod subscription pricing is metered by concurrent event volume rather than seats: the vendor states "Subscription pricing is based on the number of events your venue manages at any given time" and that "most single-location venues land between $199 and $319 per month."
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Planning Pod covers Lead management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Planning Pod actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Planning Pod differ
AttributeCisco WebexPlanning Pod
Starting priceFree$59/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19842012

Identical on both: 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
  • Outlook

Only in Planning Pod

  • Lead management
  • Floor plans
  • Budgeting
  • Timeline
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot Planning Pod
  • Team Collaborationnot Planning Pod
  • Project Managementnot Planning Pod

Planning Pod

  • Event planningnot Cisco Webex
  • Ticket salesnot Cisco Webex
  • Attendee managementnot Cisco Webex
  • Virtual eventsnot Cisco Webex
  • Event marketingnot 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)

Planning Pod

  • Subscription pricing is metered by concurrent event volume rather than seats: the vendor states "Subscription pricing is based on the number of events your venue manages at any given time" and that "most single-location venues land between $199 and $319 per month."

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

Planning Pod

$59/month
  • Planner$59/month
    • Basic planning tools
    • 5 events
    • Email support
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Floor plans
    • Budget tracking
  • Business$199/month
    • Team features
    • Client portal
    • API access

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 Planning Pod if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want floor plans.
Planning Pod review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Planning Pod better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Planning Pod at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Planning Pod?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cisco Webex and $59/month for Planning Pod.
Does Cisco Webex or Planning Pod run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Planning Pod runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planning Pod starts at $59/month.
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 Planning Pod is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Planning Pod cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Planning Pod covers Lead management, Floor plans, Budgeting, Timeline. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support.
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