Softwr

Software · head to head

Webex by Cisco vs Woven

Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
W

Woven

Software

Smart calendar for busy professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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); Woven the Internet Archive's capture of Woven's homepage on 30 December 2020 named specific features (Smart Templates, Scheduling Links, Availability Sharing, Group Polls) and confirmed integration with Google, G Suite and Office 365, but the linked Pricing page itself could not be retrieved from the archive.
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Woven covers Smart scheduling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Woven differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoWoven
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, Macos, Ios
Founded19842014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 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 Woven

  • Smart scheduling
  • Team availability
  • Time analytics
  • Video conferencing
  • Templates
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

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

Woven

  • Schedulingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Appointment bookingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Time trackingnot Webex by Cisco
  • Resource managementnot Webex by Cisco
  • Team coordinationnot 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)

Woven

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Woven's homepage on 30 December 2020 named specific features (Smart Templates, Scheduling Links, Availability Sharing, Group Polls) and confirmed integration with Google, G Suite and Office 365, but the linked Pricing page itself could not be retrieved from the archive.

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

Woven

Free
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Now part of Slack

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 Woven if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want team availability.
Woven review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Woven better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Woven at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Woven?
Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Woven at Free.
Does Webex by Cisco or Woven run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Woven runs on Web, Macos, Ios.
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 Woven is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Woven cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Woven covers Smart scheduling, Team availability, Time analytics, Video conferencing. Both handle Slack.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Webex by Cisco

More on Woven

Keep looking

Other head to heads