Software · head to head
Hubilo vs Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
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The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
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The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers; 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: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hubilo and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hubilo | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $450/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 1984 |
Identical on both: 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 Hubilo
- Virtual venue builder
- Networking lounges
- Gamification
- Live streaming
- Expo booths
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Zoom
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hubilo
- Event planningnot Cisco Webex
- Ticket salesnot Cisco Webex
- Attendee managementnot Cisco Webex
- Virtual eventsnot Cisco Webex
- Event marketingnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Hubilo
- Team Collaborationnot Hubilo
- Project Managementnot Hubilo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hubilo
- Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
- Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers
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
Hubilo
$450/month- Webinar+$450/month
- Webinar hosting
- Engagement tools
- Basic analytics
- Event+$1500/month
- Virtual events
- Expo hall
- Networking
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Custom solutions
- API access
- Dedicated support
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 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 screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Hubilo or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hubilo or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $450/month for Hubilo and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does Hubilo or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- Hubilo runs on Web. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
- Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubilo starts at $450/month.
- What is Hubilo best used for?
- Hubilo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can Hubilo do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?
Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.
SourceHubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?
Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).
SourceHubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?
Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.
SourceHubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?
Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.
SourceHubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?
No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.
SourceHubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?
The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.
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