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Zoom Webinars vs Cisco Webex

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Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cisco Webex

Software

The leading enterprise video conferencing platform

From
Free
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: Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier; 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: Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Cisco Webex covers Transcription.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zoom Webinars and Cisco Webex differ
AttributeZoom WebinarsCisco Webex
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSWeb, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20111984

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 Zoom Webinars

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

Only in Cisco Webex

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

Both cover

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot Cisco Webex
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex

  • Video Conferencingnot Zoom Webinars
  • Team Collaborationnot Zoom Webinars
  • Project Managementnot Zoom Webinars

Where each one falls short

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars 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 Zoom Webinars if

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Zoom Webinars or Cisco Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoom Webinars 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, Zoom Webinars or Cisco Webex?
Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Zoom Webinars and Free for Cisco Webex.
Does Zoom Webinars or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS. 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. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
What is Zoom Webinars best used for?
Zoom Webinars is most often used for large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees, multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences. Of those, large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees and multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
What can Zoom Webinars do that Cisco Webex cannot?
Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Polls and surveys, Q&A, Breakout rooms. Cisco Webex covers Transcription, Virtual backgrounds, Slack, Google Calendar. Both handle HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Salesforce.
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