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Cisco Webex vs Google Meet

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Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Google Meet

Webinars

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
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); Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers HD video, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Google Meet differ
AttributeCisco WebexGoogle Meet
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19841998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Slack
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • 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 Google Meet
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot Google Meet
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot Google Meet
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot Google Meet

Google Meet

  • Video conferencing for remote teamsnot Cisco Webex
  • Educational virtual classroomsnot Cisco Webex
  • Large-scale webinars with up to 1,000 participantsnot 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)

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

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

Google Meet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 participants
    • Up to 60 minutes per meeting
  • Google Workspace Starter$4.76/month
    • Up to 100 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
  • Google Workspace Standard$9.52/month
    • Up to 150 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Recording capability
  • Google Workspace Plus$14.77/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Attendance tracking

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 transcription.
Cisco Webex review

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

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Google Meet?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Google Meet cannot?
Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Microsoft Teams. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Chat, Real-time captions, Hand raise. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack, Google Calendar.

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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Google Meet: What are the participant limits in Google Meet's free plan?

The free version of Google Meet allows up to 100 participants per meeting. One-on-one calls and mobile calls have unlimited duration, but group meetings are limited to 60 minutes.

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Google Meet: How long can meetings last on paid Google Workspace plans?

All paid Google Workspace plans (Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise) support up to 24-hour meeting durations, removing the 60-minute limit of the free tier.

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Google Meet: What participant limits apply to different Google Workspace tiers?

Starter tier supports 100 participants, Standard supports 150, Plus supports 500, and Enterprise tier supports up to 1,000 participants for in-domain live streaming.

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