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Webex by Cisco vs Wise Business

Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wise Business logo

Wise Business

Accounting & Finance

The smart way to send and receive business payments

From
$29/month
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); Wise Business opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Wise Business differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoWise Business
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationAccounting & Finance
Founded19842011

Identical on both: 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 Wise Business

  • Multi-currency accounts
  • International transfers
  • Batch payments
  • API access
  • Team management
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Various

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Wise Business
  • Webinarsnot Wise Business
  • Virtual eventsnot Wise Business
  • Trainingnot Wise Business
  • Enterprise communicationnot Wise Business

Wise Business

  • Holding and converting multiple currencies as a businessnot Webex by Cisco
  • Paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market ratenot Webex by Cisco
  • Receiving payments into local currency account details in several countriesnot 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)

Wise Business

  • Opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • Volume discounts on transfers start only above 20,000 GBP equivalent sent per month

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

Wise Business

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Multi-currency account
    • Real exchange rate
    • Batch payments

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 Wise Business if

  • You need multi-currency accounts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want international transfers.
Wise Business review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Wise Business better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Wise Business at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Wise Business?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Webex by Cisco and $29/month for Wise Business.
Does Webex by Cisco or Wise Business run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Wise Business runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wise Business starts at $29/month.
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 Wise Business is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Wise Business cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, International transfers, Batch payments, API access.
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