Webex
Enterprise-grade unified communications and collaboration platform by Cisco
Founded
1995
Starting Price
$0
Category
Unified Communications
Last updated March 31, 2026
About Webex
Webex by Cisco is an enterprise-grade unified communications and collaboration platform offering video meetings, team messaging, cloud calling, webinars, and contact center capabilities. Built on Cisco's global network infrastructure, it serves organizations of all sizes with a strong focus on security, compliance, and AI-powered productivity features including real-time transcription and meeting summaries.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Enterprise-grade security with FedRAMP, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance
- Strong AI features including live transcription, summaries, and noise cancellation
- All-in-one UCaaS platform combining meetings, calling, messaging, and webinars
- Excellent hardware ecosystem with Cisco room devices and desk phones
- Reliable infrastructure backed by Cisco's global network backbone
Key Features
HD Video Meetings
Host meetings with up to 1,000 participants with gallery view, breakout rooms, and recording
AI Assistant
Real-time transcription, automated meeting summaries, action items, and intelligent noise removal
Team Messaging
Persistent team spaces with file sharing, threaded conversations, and rich media support
Cloud Calling
Enterprise PSTN replacement with Webex Calling for desk phones and softphones
Webinars & Events
Host virtual events and webinars for up to 100,000 attendees with engagement tools
Contact Center
Omnichannel CCaaS solution for customer service with AI-powered agent assist
End-to-End Encryption
Zero-trust security with HIPAA, FedRAMP, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance
Pricing
Free
$0
- 40-minute meetings
- 100 participants
- Screen sharing
- Basic messaging
Webex Meet
$14.50/user/month
Best For
Enterprise Meetings
Host all-hands meetings and town halls for large organizations with thousands of participants
Healthcare & Government
Conduct HIPAA and FedRAMP-compliant video consultations and secure communications
Cloud PBX Replacement
Replace legacy on-premise phone systems with Webex Calling for modern cloud telephony
Virtual Events
Run large-scale webinars and virtual events for up to 100,000 attendees
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