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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Webex by Cisco

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Communication & Collaboration

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CrowdStrike Falcon and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where CrowdStrike Falcon and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeCrowdStrike FalconWebex by Cisco
Starting price$7.99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryUnknownCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20111984

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 CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

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

  • ServiceNow

What people use each for

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Webex by Cisco
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Webinarsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Virtual eventsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Trainingnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Enterprise communicationnot CrowdStrike Falcon

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

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 CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

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.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is CrowdStrike Falcon or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does CrowdStrike Falcon or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. 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. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
What is CrowdStrike Falcon best used for?
CrowdStrike Falcon is most often used for small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing, mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection, organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via falcon complete. Of those, small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing and mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle ServiceNow.
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