Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Crowdstream vs Webex by Cisco
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Crowdstream
Webinar & Virtual Events
Virtual event and audience engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Webex by Cisco
Communication & Collaboration
A simpler, smarter way to work
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crowdstream | Webex by Cisco |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Category | Webinar & Virtual Events | Communication & Collaboration |
| Founded | 2019 | 1984 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Crowdstream
- Audience engagement
- Networking tools
- Sponsor booths
- Analytics
- Custom branding
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Web support
Only in Webex by Cisco
- Video and audio conferencing
- Screen sharing and annotation
- Virtual backgrounds
- Recording and playback
- Meeting transcription
- Chat and messaging
- Calendar integration
- Breakout sessions
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Crowdstream
- Professional Worknot Webex by Cisco
- Content Creationnot Webex by Cisco
Webex by Cisco
- Video conferencingnot Crowdstream
- Webinarsnot Crowdstream
- Virtual eventsnot Crowdstream
- Trainingnot Crowdstream
- Enterprise communicationnot Crowdstream
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Crowdstream
Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.
Webex by Cisco
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
Pricing, plan by plan
Crowdstream
On request- Starter$599/month
- Up to 1000 attendees
- Basic features
- Growth$1499/month
- Up to 5000 attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$2999/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom support
Webex by Cisco
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited 1:1 meetings
- Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
- HD video
- Pro$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
- Cloud recording and storage
- Advanced scheduling
- Business$18/month
- Everything in Pro
- Custom branding
- Advanced security
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited everything
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom deployment
Which should you pick?
Choose Crowdstream if
- You need audience engagement.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want networking tools.
Choose Webex by Cisco if
- You need video and audio conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Questions people ask
- Is Crowdstream or Webex by Cisco better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Webex by Cisco?
- Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Webex by Cisco.
- Does Crowdstream or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
- Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
- Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
- What is Crowdstream best used for?
- Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
- What can Crowdstream do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
- Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Salesforce, Slack.
Related pages
More on Crowdstream
More on Webex by Cisco
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