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Google Meet vs Cisco Webex

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Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option; Cisco Webex 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: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Cisco Webex covers HD video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Meet and Cisco Webex actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Meet and Cisco Webex differ
AttributeGoogle MeetCisco Webex
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded19981984

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • End-to-end encryption

Only in Cisco Webex

  • HD video
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack
  • Outlook
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Cisco Webex
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Cisco Webex
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot Google Meet
  • Team Collaborationnot Google Meet
  • Project Managementnot Google Meet

Where each one falls short

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

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

Cisco Webex

  • 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

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want chat.
Google Meet review

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

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or Cisco Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Cisco Webex?
Google Meet starts at Free and Cisco Webex at Free.
Does Google Meet or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google Meet best used for?
Google Meet is most often used for organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem, large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking, hybrid work environments needing integrated gmail, drive, and collaboration tools. Of those, organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem and large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that Cisco Webex cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Chat, Real-time captions, Hand raise. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Microsoft Teams. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Google Calendar, Slack.
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