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Cisco Webex vs Zoom Webinars

Cisco Webex logo

Cisco Webex

Webinars

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Webinars

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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); Zoom Webinars exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • They diverge on capability: Cisco Webex covers Transcription, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cisco Webex and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeCisco WebexZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded19842011

Identical on both: 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

  • Transcription
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Slack
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Salesforce
  • 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 Zoom Webinars
  • Hybrid work collaboration with device integrationnot Zoom Webinars
  • Customer experience solutions and contact centersnot Zoom Webinars
  • Event hosting and large-scale meetingsnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Interactive webinarsnot Cisco Webex
  • Virtual events with multiple sessionsnot Cisco Webex
  • Ticketed eventsnot Cisco Webex
  • Hybrid event hostingnot Cisco Webex
  • Networking eventsnot 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)

Zoom Webinars

  • Exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • Multiple webinar tiers exist but costs not specified online
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing quotes

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cisco Webex if

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

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want polls and surveys.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. Cisco Webex starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinars?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cisco Webex and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does Cisco Webex or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can Cisco Webex do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
Cisco Webex covers Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Slack, Google Calendar. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Polls and surveys, Q&A, Breakout rooms. Both handle HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Microsoft Teams.

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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Zoom Webinars: What are Zoom Webinars pricing tiers?

Zoom's webinar pricing is not publicly displayed on the pricing page. Customers must contact Zoom sales directly or log into their account to view available plans and rates.

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Zoom Webinars: Does Zoom offer a free webinar plan?

No pricing or trial information is visible on Zoom's public pricing page. Contact Zoom sales to learn about trial options and starter plans for webinars.

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