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Quo vs Webex by Cisco

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Quo

Communication

Formerly OpenPhone

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Quo unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Quo and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeQuoWebex by Cisco
Starting price$15/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

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 Quo

Nothing recorded that Webex by Cisco does not also cover.

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

What people use each for

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

Quo

  • Maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devicesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Coordinating team communication through shared phone numbersnot Webex by Cisco
  • Answering calls 24/7 with AI voice agents and summariesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Recording and transcribing calls for sales and customer servicenot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

Quo

  • Unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited
  • Starter tier's $15/user annual rate requires prepaying annually; monthly billing costs $19/user, about 27% more
  • The Sona AI agent automation credits are capped at 1,000 free per plan before additional usage is billed

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

Quo

$15/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • One phone number per user
    • Unlimited US & Canadian calling/messaging
    • Voicemail transcripts
  • Business$33/month
    • Everything in Starter plus:
    • AI call summaries and transcripts
    • Group calling and call transfers
  • Scale$47/month
    • Everything in Business plus:
    • AI call tags
    • Dedicated onboarding support

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 Quo if

Nothing in the data separates Quo from Webex by Cisco on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Quo 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 Quo or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Quo starts at $15/month and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quo or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15/month for Quo and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Quo or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Quo 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. Quo starts at $15/month.
What is Quo best used for?
Quo is most often used for maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devices, coordinating team communication through shared phone numbers, answering calls 24/7 with ai voice agents and summaries, recording and transcribing calls for sales and customer service. Of those, maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devices and coordinating team communication through shared phone numbers are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Quo do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quo: How much does Quo cost?

Quo pricing starts at $19/user/month for Starter, $33/user/month for Business, and $47/user/month for Scale. Annual billing provides discounts: $15, $23, and $35 per user/month respectively.

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Quo: Does Quo offer a free trial?

Yes, Quo offers a 7-day risk-free trial with full access to all features. The trial is cancellable anytime without requiring a credit card.

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Quo: What is included in the Sona AI agent?

All Quo plans include Sona AI agent with 1,000 free automation credits per month (approximately 10 calls). Add-on Sona AI credits range from $0-$199/month for 1,000-60,000 credits, with overage rates of $0.45-$1.00 per call.

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