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Webex by Cisco vs Zeplin

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Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

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); Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Zeplin differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoZeplin
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19842014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

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

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Webex by Cisco
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Webex by Cisco
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot 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)

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

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

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

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 Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Zeplin?
Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Webex by Cisco or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, 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 Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Zeplin cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2.
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