Software · head to head
Webex Events vs Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
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The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
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The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales; Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
- They diverge on capability: Webex Events covers Webinars, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Webex Events and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Webex Events | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (1984).
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 Events
- Webinars
- Virtual events
- Mobile app
- Engagement tools
- Analytics
- Marketo
- HubSpot
- Ios support
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Desktop Mac support
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Webex Events
- Virtual event hosting and managementnot Cisco Webex
- In-person event registration and check-innot Cisco Webex
- Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Cisco Webex
- Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Cisco Webex
- Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Cisco Webex
- Attendee networking and engagementnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Webex Events
- Team Collaborationnot Webex Events
- Project Managementnot Webex Events
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Webex Events
- Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
- No published API documentation or developer specifications
- No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
- No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented
Cisco Webex
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
Pricing, plan by plan
Webex Events
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.
Cisco Webex
Free- FreeFree
- 40-min group meetings
- Unlimited 1:1 calls
- HD video
- Starter$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings
- 100 participants
- Recording
- Pro$26.99/month
- 300 participants
- Advanced security
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Webex Events if
- You need webinars.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want virtual events.
Choose Cisco Webex if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Webex Events or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Webex Events starts at On request and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Webex Events or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Webex Events and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does Webex Events or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- Webex Events runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
- Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webex Events starts at On request.
- What is Webex Events best used for?
- Webex Events is most often used for virtual event hosting and management, in-person event registration and check-in, hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiences, large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendees. Of those, virtual event hosting and management and in-person event registration and check-in are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can Webex Events do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Web support.