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Ramp vs Webex by Cisco

Ramp logo

Ramp

Accounting & Finance

The corporate card that helps you spend less

From
Free
Rated
-
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus; 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: Ramp covers Corporate cards, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ramp and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeRampWebex by Cisco
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryAccounting & FinanceCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20191984

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 Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

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.

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot Webex by Cisco
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

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

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp 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 Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense 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 Ramp or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Ramp 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, Ramp or Webex by Cisco?
Ramp starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does Ramp or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ramp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ramp best used for?
Ramp is most often used for corporate expense management and automation, accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing, multi-currency travel and policy management. Of those, corporate expense management and automation and accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Ramp do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback.

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