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Doodle vs Webex by Cisco

Doodle logo

Doodle

Scheduling & Booking

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
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

  • Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; 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: Doodle covers Group polls, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Doodle and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeDoodleWebex by Cisco
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryScheduling & BookingCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20071984

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 Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • 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

  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Appointment bookingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Time trackingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Resource managementnot Webex by Cisco
  • Team coordinationnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Doodle
  • Webinarsnot Doodle
  • Virtual eventsnot Doodle
  • Trainingnot Doodle
  • Enterprise communicationnot Doodle

Where each one falls short

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

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

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

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle 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 Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle 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 Doodle or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or Webex by Cisco?
Doodle starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does Doodle or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doodle best used for?
Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

Source
Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

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