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Webex by Cisco vs Webex Events

Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinars

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

From
On request
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: Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL); Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Webex Events covers Webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Webex Events differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoWebex Events
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCommunicationWebinars

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (1984).

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 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

Only in Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Webex Events
  • Webinarsnot Webex Events
  • Virtual eventsnot Webex Events
  • Trainingnot Webex Events
  • Enterprise communicationnot Webex Events

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot Webex by Cisco
  • In-person event registration and check-innot Webex by Cisco
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot Webex by Cisco

Where each one falls short

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Webex Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Webex Events?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Webex by Cisco and On request for Webex Events.
Does Webex by Cisco or Webex Events run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Webex Events runs on Web, 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. Webex Events starts at On request.
What is Webex by Cisco best used for?
Webex by Cisco is most often used for video conferencing, webinars, virtual events, training. Of those, video conferencing and webinars are not what Webex Events is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Webex Events cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
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