Software · head to head
WebinarJam vs Cisco Webex
WebinarJam
Software
Complete webinar and live streaming solution for creators
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Cisco Webex
Software
The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: WebinarJam every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise; 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: WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WebinarJam and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | WebinarJam | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Web | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2010 | 1984 |
Identical on both: 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 WebinarJam
- Multiple cameras
- Custom backgrounds
- Attendee polls
- Email integration
- Analytics
- ActiveCampaign
- ConvertKit
- GetResponse
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
WebinarJam
- Hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offersnot Cisco Webex
- Running automated replays of recorded webinarsnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot WebinarJam
- Team Collaborationnot WebinarJam
- Project Managementnot WebinarJam
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WebinarJam
- Every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
- The Starter plan at $49 per month allows only 100 attendees per webinar and a single host
- Even the $499 per month Enterprise plan caps attendance at 5,000 per webinar and 6 hosts
- Additional team member seats are capped per plan, at 1 on Starter and 25 on Enterprise
- Annual rates such as $39 per month on Starter require paying for a full year upfront
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
WebinarJam
On request- Pro$49/month
- 100 concurrent attendees
- Email integration
- Business$99/month
- 500 concurrent attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$299/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom support
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 WebinarJam if
- You need multiple cameras.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
- You also want custom backgrounds.
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 WebinarJam or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. WebinarJam 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, WebinarJam or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for WebinarJam and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does WebinarJam or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- WebinarJam runs on Windows, Mac, Web. 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. WebinarJam starts at On request.
- What is WebinarJam best used for?
- WebinarJam is most often used for hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offers, running automated replays of recorded webinars. Of those, hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offers and running automated replays of recorded webinars are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can WebinarJam do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Custom backgrounds, Attendee polls, Email integration. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Web support.