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Google Meet vs Webex by Cisco

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Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

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; 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: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Meet and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeGoogle MeetWebex by Cisco
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded19981984

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

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

  • Slack
  • Outlook
  • HIPAA compliant
  • SOC2

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 Webex by Cisco
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Google Meet
  • Webinarsnot Google Meet
  • Virtual eventsnot Google Meet
  • Trainingnot Google Meet
  • Enterprise communicationnot 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

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

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet 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 Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Google Meet 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 Google Meet or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet 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, Google Meet or Webex by Cisco?
Google Meet starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does Google Meet or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, 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 Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Outlook, HIPAA compliant, SOC2.
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