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Cisco Webex vs Zoom Webinar

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Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinar logo

Zoom Webinar

Webinars

Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting

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); Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Zoom Webinar 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 Zoom Webinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Zoom Webinar differ
AttributeCisco WebexZoom Webinar
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidDesktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19842011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in Zoom Webinar

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Breakout rooms
  • Google Workspace
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce
  • 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 Zoom Webinar
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot Zoom Webinar
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot Zoom Webinar
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar

  • Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot Cisco Webex
  • Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot Cisco Webex
  • Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot 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)

Zoom Webinar

  • Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
  • Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)

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

Zoom Webinar

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar 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 Zoom Webinar if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want chat.
Zoom Webinar review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinar?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Zoom Webinar at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
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 Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Google Calendar. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Breakout rooms, Google Workspace. 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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