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Cisco Webex vs Whereby

Cisco Webex logo

Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whereby logo

Whereby

Telecommunications

No downloads, no logins - just video meetings that work

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); Whereby no breakout rooms, polls, or whiteboard tools
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Whereby covers Browser-based meetings.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Whereby differ
AttributeCisco WebexWhereby
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb
CategoryWebinarsTelecommunications
Founded19842013

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

Only in Whereby

  • Browser-based meetings
  • No downloads required
  • Personal room URLs
  • HubSpot
  • Trello
  • End-to-end encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • Room locks

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

Whereby

  • Client meetingsnot Cisco Webex
  • Remote consultationsnot Cisco Webex
  • Team standupsnot Cisco Webex
  • Webinarsnot 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)

Whereby

  • No breakout rooms, polls, or whiteboard tools
  • Hard cap of 200 participants and performance drops with groups of 12+
  • No phone dial-in option for participants without internet
  • Occasional connectivity issues and laggy screen sharing reported

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

Whereby

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 meeting room
    • 100 participants
    • Screen sharing
  • Pro$6.99/month
    • 3 meeting rooms
    • Custom branding
    • Recording
  • Business$11.99/month
    • Unlimited rooms
    • SSO
    • Analytics

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 Whereby if

  • You need browser-based meetings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want no downloads required.
Whereby review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Whereby better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Whereby at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Whereby?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Whereby at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Whereby run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Whereby runs on Web.
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 Whereby is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Whereby cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Microsoft Teams. Whereby covers Browser-based meetings, No downloads required, Personal room URLs, HubSpot. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack, Google Calendar.

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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Whereby: Does Whereby require software downloads?

No. Whereby is browser-based and requires no downloads or complex configuration. Participants join via a simple link without needing to install software.

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Whereby: What is Whereby's pricing model?

Whereby offers a free-forever plan and paid plans starting at $5.82/month when billed annually. Whereby does not offer a free trial.

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