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LiquidPlanner vs Webex by Cisco

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Software

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; 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: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerWebex by Cisco
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded20061984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

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

  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Webex by Cisco
  • Collaborationnot Webex by Cisco
  • Task managementnot Webex by Cisco
  • Organizationnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot LiquidPlanner
  • Webinarsnot LiquidPlanner
  • Virtual eventsnot LiquidPlanner
  • Trainingnot LiquidPlanner
  • Enterprise communicationnot LiquidPlanner

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.

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.

Questions people ask

Is LiquidPlanner or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does LiquidPlanner or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Jira, Salesforce, Slack.

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