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SmartRecruiters vs Webex by Cisco

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SmartRecruiters

Recruitment

Talent acquisition suite for hiring success

From
$14995/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: SmartRecruiters no native video interviewing tool; requires third-party solution; 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: SmartRecruiters covers Applicant Tracking, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where SmartRecruiters and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeSmartRecruitersWebex by Cisco
Starting price$14995/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryRecruitmentCommunication
Founded20101984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 SmartRecruiters

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Recruiting Marketing
  • AI Matching
  • Onboarding
  • Analytics
  • Marketplace
  • LinkedIn

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

What people use each for

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

SmartRecruiters

  • Reducing time-to-hire from 23 days to 9 daysnot Webex by Cisco
  • Scaling high-volume hiring with 50% increase in velocitynot Webex by Cisco
  • Engaging candidates with conversational AI chatbotsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Automating interview scheduling reducing administrative work by 97%not Webex by Cisco
  • Screening candidates with AI talent matching enginenot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

SmartRecruiters

  • No native video interviewing tool; requires third-party solution
  • Reporting tools lack advanced customization; creating custom reports is difficult
  • Mobile app functionality is limited compared to desktop version
  • Integration with external HR systems can be unreliable with synchronization problems
  • Limited customization options to capture position-specific information
  • Subscription fees locked during contract term even if company headcount decreases

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

SmartRecruiters

$14995/year
  • Essential$14995/year
    • ATS functionality
    • CRM features
    • Onboarding
  • Professional$null/year
    • All Essential features
    • AI-powered Hiring Agent
    • AI Talent Matching Engine
  • High Volume$null/year
    • All Professional features
    • AI-powered Candidate Screening
    • Conversational AI Chat
  • Complete$null/year
    • Full suite with Advanced Analytics
    • Advanced Sandbox
    • Custom in-app guidance

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 SmartRecruiters if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want crm.
SmartRecruiters 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 SmartRecruiters or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. SmartRecruiters starts at $14995/year and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SmartRecruiters or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14995/year for SmartRecruiters and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does SmartRecruiters or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
SmartRecruiters 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. SmartRecruiters starts at $14995/year.
What is SmartRecruiters best used for?
SmartRecruiters is most often used for reducing time-to-hire from 23 days to 9 days, scaling high-volume hiring with 50% increase in velocity, engaging candidates with conversational ai chatbots, automating interview scheduling reducing administrative work by 97%. Of those, reducing time-to-hire from 23 days to 9 days and scaling high-volume hiring with 50% increase in velocity are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can SmartRecruiters do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
SmartRecruiters covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Recruiting Marketing, AI Matching. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartRecruiters: Does SmartRecruiters have a free tier?

No. As of 2026, SmartRecruiters discontinued the free SmartStart tier. The platform requires a demo and evaluation call; entry-level Essential tier pricing starts around $15,000 per year.

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SmartRecruiters: How does SmartRecruiters billing work?

SmartRecruiters charges by total company headcount, not by recruiter seats. Subscription fees cannot decrease during a contract term even if headcount shrinks mid-contract.

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SmartRecruiters: What integrations does SmartRecruiters support?

SmartRecruiters integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and offers a Slack marketplace integration for sending interview notifications and scheduling updates directly to channels.

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SmartRecruiters: What are SmartRecruiters' core features?

SmartRecruiters offers end-to-end recruiting including Winston AI talent matching, job distribution, career site builder, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, analytics, and onboarding tools.

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