Communication · head to head
Webex by Cisco vs Whiteboard.fish
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Whiteboard.fish covers Drawing tools.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Webex by Cisco and Whiteboard.fish actually diverge.
| Attribute | Webex by Cisco | Whiteboard.fish |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Category | Communication | Remote Work |
| Founded | 1984 | 2015 |
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 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 Whiteboard.fish
- Drawing tools
- Shapes
- Text
- Sharing links
- Export
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Webex by Cisco
- Video conferencingnot Whiteboard.fish
- Webinarsnot Whiteboard.fish
- Virtual eventsnot Whiteboard.fish
- Trainingnot Whiteboard.fish
- Enterprise communicationnot Whiteboard.fish
Whiteboard.fish
- Video Conferencingnot Webex by Cisco
- Team Collaborationnot Webex by Cisco
- Project Managementnot 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)
Whiteboard.fish
Nothing recorded yet. See the Whiteboard.fish review.
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
Whiteboard.fish
Free- FreeFree
- Basic whiteboard
- Sharing
- Export
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.
Choose Whiteboard.fish if
- You need drawing tools.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want shapes.
Questions people ask
- Is Webex by Cisco or Whiteboard.fish better?
- Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Whiteboard.fish at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Whiteboard.fish?
- Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Whiteboard.fish at Free.
- Does Webex by Cisco or Whiteboard.fish run on more platforms?
- Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Whiteboard.fish runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Whiteboard.fish is typically brought in for.
- What can Webex by Cisco do that Whiteboard.fish cannot?
- Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Whiteboard.fish covers Drawing tools, Shapes, Text, Sharing links.
Related pages
More on Webex by Cisco
More on Whiteboard.fish
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