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Webex by Cisco vs Zenefits

Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zenefits logo

Zenefits

Payroll & Benefits

All-in-one HR platform for growing companies

From
$8/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); Zenefits product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Zenefits covers HR Administration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Zenefits differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoZenefits
Starting priceFree$8/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationPayroll & Benefits
Founded19842013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Zenefits

  • HR Administration
  • Benefits Management
  • Payroll
  • Time and Scheduling
  • Compliance
  • Performance Management
  • Microsoft 365
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

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

Zenefits

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zenefits review.

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)

Zenefits

  • Product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • Remaining customers forced to migrate to more expensive TriNet products

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

Zenefits

$8/month
  • Essentials$8/month
    • HR Administration
    • Time Off Tracking
    • Scheduling
  • Growth$16/month
    • All Essentials features
    • Compensation Management
    • Performance Management

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 Zenefits if

  • You need hr administration.
  • You also want benefits management.
Zenefits review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Zenefits better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Zenefits at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Zenefits?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Webex by Cisco and $8/month for Zenefits.
Does Webex by Cisco or Zenefits run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Zenefits runs on Web.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zenefits starts at $8/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 Zenefits is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Zenefits cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Zenefits covers HR Administration, Benefits Management, Payroll, Time and Scheduling. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zenefits: Is Zenefits still available as a standalone product?

No. Zenefits was discontinued as a standalone product after TriNet's acquisition in 2022. Existing customers are being migrated to TriNet HR Plus (ASO) or TriNet PEO at higher costs.

Source
Zenefits: What were Zenefits' main features before discontinuation?

Zenefits provided HR, benefits management, payroll as optional add-on, time and attendance tracking, and compliance tools for small to mid-sized businesses with 10-200 employees.

Source
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