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Cisco Webex vs Zoho Meeting

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Cisco Webex

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The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho Meeting

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Affordable web conferencing and webinar solution

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL); Zoho Meeting the free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers Screen sharing, Zoho Meeting covers Whiteboard.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cisco Webex and Zoho Meeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Zoho Meeting differ
AttributeCisco WebexZoho Meeting
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded19841996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 Cisco Webex

  • Screen sharing
  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Outlook
  • Salesforce
  • Desktop Mac support

Only in Zoho Meeting

  • Whiteboard
  • Mobile app
  • Zoho integration
  • Zoho CRM
  • Zoho Projects
  • Zapier
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

Both cover

  • HD video
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cisco Webex

  • Video conferencing and team meetingsnot Zoho Meeting
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot Zoho Meeting
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot Zoho Meeting
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot Zoho Meeting

Zoho Meeting

  • Browser based video meetings with screen sharing and whiteboardnot Cisco Webex
  • Running webinars with registration and moderator controlsnot Cisco Webex
  • Dial in audio conferencing using toll free numbersnot Cisco Webex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cisco Webex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Zoho Meeting

  • The free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants
  • Paid plans are sold in fixed participant tiers of 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250, so capacity is bought in blocks
  • Recording storage on the Standard plan is 5 GB per host, with additional 25 GB blocks sold annually up to 1 TB per organisation
  • The free trial runs 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zoho Meeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Pro$12/month
    • Advanced features
    • Up to 250 participants
  • Business$24/month
    • Unlimited participants
    • Custom branding

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Webex if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want transcription.
Cisco Webex review

Choose Zoho Meeting if

  • You need whiteboard.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want mobile app.
Zoho Meeting review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Zoho Meeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Zoho Meeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Zoho Meeting?
Cisco Webex starts at Free and Zoho Meeting at Free.
Does Cisco Webex or Zoho Meeting run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Zoho Meeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cisco Webex best used for?
Cisco Webex is most often used for video conferencing and team meetings, hybrid work collaboration with device integration, customer experience solutions and contact centers, event hosting and large-scale meetings. Of those, video conferencing and team meetings and hybrid work collaboration with device integration are not what Zoho Meeting is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Zoho Meeting cannot?
Cisco Webex covers Screen sharing, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Slack. Zoho Meeting covers Whiteboard, Mobile app, Zoho integration, Zoho CRM. Both handle HD video, Recording, Google Calendar, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cisco Webex: Does Webex offer a free plan?

Yes, Webex by Cisco offers a free plan that includes video conferencing features. Specific details about free plan limitations and paid plan pricing are available on the Webex pricing page.

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Zoho Meeting: Does Zoho Meeting have a free tier?

Yes, the free plan allows up to 60 minutes of meetings with up to 100 participants, including seamless video conferencing and secure screen sharing.

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Zoho Meeting: Are there additional taxes on top of Zoho Meeting's listed prices?

Yes, local taxes including VAT and GST will be charged in addition to the prices mentioned for paid plans.

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Zoho Meeting: What features are included in Zoho Meeting's paid plan?

The Meeting Plan includes multiple co-hosts, international dial-in capabilities, meeting recording, and storage. The page references a complete pricing structure for more details on specific features by tier.

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