Webex
Cisco's enterprise video meetings, webinars and calling, with a free plan for small meetings.
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About Webex
Webex is Cisco's collaboration platform, covering video meetings, messaging, calling, webinars, events and contact centre software. It is strongest in large enterprises and the public sector, where its security certifications, FedRAMP authorisation, admin controls and deep integration with Cisco's meeting room hardware matter. Meetings include noise removal, real-time translation and transcription, an AI assistant that summarises calls, whiteboards and breakout rooms, and the Webex app also handles team messaging and phone calls. A free plan allows unlimited meetings of up to 40 minutes with up to 100 attendees and needs no credit card; paid Meet, Suite and Enterprise plans lift the time limit, raise capacity to as many as 1,000 attendees, and add cloud recording and administration. Webex runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and in the browser. It suits larger organisations, especially those with Cisco rooms and phones, rather than small teams looking for the simplest option.
Best for: Large organisations, especially those with Cisco meeting room and phone hardware.
Pros and cons
What works
- Strong security, compliance and FedRAMP options
- Works closely with Cisco room devices
- Meetings, messaging, calling and webinars in one app
Why people leave
- Free plan limited to 40-minute meetings
- Admin and licensing can be complex
- Interface feels heavier than newer tools
Top Webex alternatives
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Zoom Workplace66.5Similar features with an interface many guests already know.
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Google Meet59.6Simpler, browser-first meetings for Google Workspace teams.
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GoTo Meeting57.2Straightforward business meetings without Webex's enterprise complexity.
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Pexip55.3Secure, self-hostable video for governments and regulated industries.
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Microsoft Teams41.7Often already included in Microsoft 365 business plans.
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Webex: common questions
Is Webex free?
Webex has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Unlimited meetings up to 40 min, 100 attendees (checked on Webex's own site).
Is Webex open source?
No, Webex is not open source.
What platforms does Webex run on?
Webex is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Webex?
The highest-ranked Webex alternatives right now are Zoom Workplace, Google Meet and GoTo Meeting. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.