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Webex by Cisco vs Zoom Webinar

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Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Webinar

Software

Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting

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); Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Webex by Cisco and Zoom Webinar differ
AttributeWebex by CiscoZoom Webinar
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidDesktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19842011

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 Zoom Webinar

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Breakout rooms
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Zoom Webinar
  • Webinarsnot Zoom Webinar
  • Virtual eventsnot Zoom Webinar
  • Trainingnot Zoom Webinar
  • Enterprise communicationnot Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar

  • Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot Webex by Cisco
  • Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot Webex by Cisco
  • Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot 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)

Zoom Webinar

  • Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
  • Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)

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

Zoom Webinar

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar review.

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 Zoom Webinar if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom Webinar review

Questions people ask

Is Webex by Cisco or Zoom Webinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex by Cisco or Zoom Webinar?
Webex by Cisco starts at Free and Zoom Webinar at Free.
Does Webex by Cisco or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
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 Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
What can Webex by Cisco do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.
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