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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
  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)

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.