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Cisco Webex vs Demio

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Cisco Webex

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The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

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Free
Rated
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Demio

Webinars

Webinars that work for you

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Free
Rated
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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); Demio the Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Demio covers Live webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Demio differ
AttributeCisco WebexDemio
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb
Founded19842015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Calendar

Only in Demio

  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Registration pages
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Drip

Both cover

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

Demio

  • Running live and automated marketing webinarsnot Cisco Webex
  • Recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration trackingnot 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)

Demio

  • The Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours
  • Automated and pre recorded on demand webinars are excluded from Starter, so the entry plan is live only
  • 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto transcriptions and custom domains are all Premium only
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within a plan rather than a soft limit, at 150, 500, 1,000 or 3,000
  • Only Premium, at $196 a month billed annually, removes the host limit

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

Demio

Free
  • Starter$45/month
    • Single host only
    • 50 attendee room capacity
    • 3-hour session limit
  • Growth$null/month per host
    • Variable pricing per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 8-hour session limit
  • Premium$196/month per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 10-hour session limit
    • Up to 10 people on stage

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 Demio if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automated webinars.
Demio review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Demio better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Demio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Demio?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Demio at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Demio run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Demio 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 Demio is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Demio cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Demio covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content, Registration pages. Both handle Web support.

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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Demio: How much does Demio Starter cost?

Demio Starter costs $45 per month (annual billing) or $63 per month (monthly billing). It supports a single host with a 50-person attendee capacity, 3-hour session limit, 4 people on stage, and 15 event admins.

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Demio: What does Demio Premium include?

Demio Premium costs $196 per host per month and includes unlimited hosts per account, 10-hour session limits, 10 people on stage, 50 event admins, 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto-transcriptions, Demio AI, dedicated CSM, and priority support.

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Demio: Does Demio offer a free trial?

Yes, Demio provides a 14-day free trial with Growth plan features (limited to 20 attendees and 1-hour sessions). The trial provides access to all standard features including chat, polls, and engagement analytics without requiring a credit card.

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