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Marvel vs Webex by Cisco

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Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

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: Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages; 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: Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Marvel and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeMarvelWebex by Cisco
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded20131984

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

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
  • Jira
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Webex by Cisco
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Webex by Cisco
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel 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 Marvel or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Marvel 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, Marvel or Webex by Cisco?
Marvel starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does Marvel or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Marvel best used for?
Marvel is most often used for wireframing and clickable prototypes, user testing on a prototype before build, developer handoff with automatic design specs, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedback. Of those, wireframing and clickable prototypes and user testing on a prototype before build are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Marvel do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2.
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