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Webex alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Webex: free plan limited to 40-minute meetings, and admin and licensing can be complex. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Webex, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoom Workplace currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 566.5
2Google Meet logoGoogle MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft TeamsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +20 of 341.7
  1. Zoom Workplace logo

    1. Zoom WorkplaceTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Webex

    Similar features with an interface many guests already know.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Compare with WebexDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoom Workplace a good Webex alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    300 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Google Meet logo

    2. Google Meet

    Best for: Teams on Google Workspace who want meetings that launch straight from Calendar

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Webex

    Simpler, browser-first meetings for Google Workspace teams.

    Pros

    • Nothing to install for hosts or guests
    • Included with Google Workspace plans
    • Tight Gmail and Calendar integration

    Cons

    • Free group calls end at 60 minutes
    • Fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex
    • Recording and larger meetings need paid plans
    Visit Google Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Meet a good Webex alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan participants
    Up to 100
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free group call length
    60 minutes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free one-to-one calls
    Up to 24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest meetings
    Up to 1,000 participants on premium plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Microsoft Teams logo

    3. Microsoft Teams

    Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    41.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Webex

    Often already included in Microsoft 365 business plans.

    Pros

    • Included in many Microsoft 365 plans
    • Strong meetings and calling
    • Office file co-editing

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Best experience requires Microsoft 365
    Visit Microsoft Teams Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Teams a good Webex alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free version
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meetings
    Video meetings and webinars
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 integration
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Webex alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Webex alternative for most people

Zoom Workplace

Similar features with an interface many guests already know.

Google Meet logo

Best Webex alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Google Meet

Simpler, browser-first meetings for Google Workspace teams.

Pexip logo

Best Webex alternative for self-hosting

Pexip

Secure, self-hostable video for governments and regulated industries.

GoTo Meeting logo

Best Webex alternative for Mac

GoTo Meeting

Straightforward business meetings without Webex's enterprise complexity.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Webex alternative for Windows

Microsoft Teams

Often already included in Microsoft 365 business plans.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Webex alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

Similar features with an interface many guests already know.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Webex alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoom Workplace

Similar features with an interface many guests already know.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Webex alternative for working in the browser

Zoom Workplace

Similar features with an interface many guests already know.

Webex alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Webex?

Zoom Workplace ranks first right now. Similar features with an interface many guests already know. Google Meet and GoTo Meeting follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Webex?

Yes. Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid), Google Meet (free plan + paid) and Microsoft Teams (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Webex?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Webex alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Webex?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limited to 40-minute meetings; admin and licensing can be complex; interface feels heavier than newer tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Webex, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.