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TeamViewer vs Webex by Cisco

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TeamViewer

Software

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

From
On request
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

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Where they differ

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

Attributes where TeamViewer and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeTeamViewerWebex by Cisco
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: 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 TeamViewer

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.

TeamViewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the TeamViewer review.

Webex by Cisco

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

Where each one falls short

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

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

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer if

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

TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. TeamViewer starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TeamViewer or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for TeamViewer and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does TeamViewer or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
TeamViewer 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. TeamViewer starts at On request.
What can TeamViewer do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback.
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