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GoToMeeting vs Cisco Webex

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GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cisco Webex logo

Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; 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: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Cisco Webex covers HD video.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Cisco Webex differ
AttributeGoToMeetingCisco Webex
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded19891984

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Encryption
  • SOC2
  • HIPAA

Only in Cisco Webex

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Cisco Webex
  • Client callsnot Cisco Webex
  • Training sessionsnot Cisco Webex
  • Remote collaborationnot Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot GoToMeeting
  • Team Collaborationnot GoToMeeting
  • Project Managementnot GoToMeeting

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chat.
GoToMeeting 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 GoToMeeting or Cisco Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting 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, GoToMeeting or Cisco Webex?
GoToMeeting starts at Free and Cisco Webex at Free.
Does GoToMeeting or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Cisco Webex cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Salesforce. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Outlook, Google Calendar.
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