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n8n vs Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; 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: n8n covers Workflow automation, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which n8n and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.
| Attribute | n8n | Webex by Cisco |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Docker, Self-hosted | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Category | Automation & Integration | Communication & Collaboration |
| Founded | 2019 | 1984 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 n8n
- Workflow automation
- Visual editor
- Conditional execution
- Looping
- Error handling
- Scheduling
- Webhooks
- REST API
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
- Google Workspace
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
n8n
- Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot Webex by Cisco
- Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Webex by Cisco
- Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Webex by Cisco
- Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Webex by Cisco
Webex by Cisco
- Video conferencingnot n8n
- Webinarsnot n8n
- Virtual eventsnot n8n
- Trainingnot n8n
- Enterprise communicationnot n8n
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
n8n
- Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
- Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
- Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
- SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
- Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan
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
n8n
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the n8n 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 n8n if
- You need workflow automation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
- You also want visual editor.
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 n8n or Webex by Cisco better?
- Neither clearly leads. n8n 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, n8n or Webex by Cisco?
- n8n starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
- Does n8n or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
- n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use n8n for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is n8n best used for?
- n8n is most often used for building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams, visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code, enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud options, integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom api connections. Of those, building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams and visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
- What can n8n do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
- n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
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