Webex

webex.com
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

The leader in collaboration & customer experience

How to Replace Webex

Overview

Webex is an AI-powered, all-in-one collaboration and customer experience platform that enables hybrid work, video conferencing, calling, messaging, and contact center solutions. It provides unified communication tools for employees and customers across any device and environment, with enterprise-grade security and intelligence built into every solution.

Features

50 features across 24 categories

Artificial Intelligence(3)

AI AssistantAIPremium

An AI Assistant that saves time, creates personalized summaries, troubleshoots, resolves customer issues, removes distractions, and makes agents better

Camera IntelligenceAIPremium

Intelligent camera capabilities for smart room features

Webex AIAIPremium

Secure, AI-powered capabilities across the platform to elevate employee and customer experiences

Also in: UiPath, Scoro, Dayforce

Asynchronous Communication(1)

Video Messaging

Record short video messages and screen captures to share anywhere, for effective communication beyond a meeting

Audio Processing(1)

Advanced Noise CancellationAI

Advanced AI-powered noise cancellation for clear audio

Collaboration Tools(2)

Screen Sharing

Share your screen with annotations during meetings

Whiteboarding

Collaborative whiteboarding and digital whiteboard capabilities for visual collaboration

Customer Experience(5)

AI AgentAIPremium

Automated, personalized, and intelligent agent interactions for customer experience

AI Assistant for Contact CenterAIPremium

AI-powered assistant specifically designed for contact center operations

Cloud Contact CenterAIPremium

Create intelligent, digital to human interactions for more personalized customer experiences

CPaaSAIPremium

Automate end-to-end customer journeys on a centralized cloud communications platform to drive smarter interactions

Workforce OptimizationAIPremium

Optimize workforce management for contact centers

Engagement Tools(1)

Polling

Interactive polling capabilities for meetings and events

Events & Webinars(2)

Events

Manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with a powerful platform that handles everything from registration to on-site solutions and networking

Webinars

Create engaging attendee experiences for audiences of any size with simplified webinar management

Also in: Deltek

Hardware(13)

B&O Cisco 950Premium

Premium headset collaboration device

Cameras

Video cameras for meeting rooms and collaboration

Ceiling Microphone ProPremium

Professional ceiling-mounted microphone for room audio capture

Desk Devices

Collaboration devices designed for individual desk spaces

Desk Phone 9800 SeriesPremium

Professional desk phone series for enterprise use

Desk Pro G2Premium

Advanced desk device for individual workspace collaboration

Digital Whiteboards

Interactive digital whiteboard devices for collaboration

Headsets

Audio devices for Webex meetings and calls

Phones

Webex-enabled desk phones for voice communication

Room Accessories

Accessories for collaboration room devices

Room Devices

Collaboration devices designed for meeting rooms

Room Kit Pro G2Premium

Advanced room device for professional collaboration spaces

Room Vision PTZAIPremium

Pan-tilt-zoom camera device for meeting rooms with intelligent vision capabilities

Integration(2)

Devices for Microsoft Teams

Webex devices that work with Microsoft Teams

Interoperability

Interoperability with other platforms and devices

Integrations(2)

App Integration

Integration with leading third-party applications

Calendar Service Integration

Integration with calendar services for meeting scheduling

Management & Administration(1)

Control HubAIPremium

AI-powered, single pane of glass for managing all workloads, devices, and security—plus deep inspection and troubleshooting with ThousandEyes integration

Network Monitoring(1)

ThousandEyes IntegrationPremium

Deep inspection and troubleshooting integration with ThousandEyes

Platform(1)

RoomOS

Operating system for Webex collaboration devices

Recording & Playback(2)

Cloud RecordingPremium

Unlimited cloud-based recording of meetings

Local Recording

Record meetings locally to your device

Security(1)

Advanced SecurityPremium

Enhanced security features and encryption

Security & Compliance(1)

FedRAMP AuthorizationPremium

FedRAMP authorized security for government compliance

Support(1)

Basic Support

Basic support for free plan users

Team Communication(2)

Messaging

Keep work moving beyond the meeting with team messaging and file sharing for both internal and external teams—all in the same space

Unlimited Messaging

Unlimited team messaging capabilities

Technology(1)

AV over IP for ConferencingPremium

Audio and video over IP technology for conferencing

Video Conferencing(1)

MeetingsAI

Create engaging meeting experiences that bring everyone together, no matter their location, language, or communication style

Video Content(1)

Vidcast

Create and share video content

Voice Communication(3)

CallingAI

Powerful calling that brings together global workforce and customers anywhere, on any device, in any environment

PSTN CallingPremium

Public Switched Telephone Network calling capabilities

Toll Dial-In

Ability to join meetings using toll dial-in numbers from various countries

Voice Technology(1)

VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol for calling over internet without a phone

Workspace Management(1)

Workspace Designer

Interactive meeting room and desk space configurator with standardized blueprints

Pricing

Webex Free

Free
  • Unlimited meetings, up to 40 min per meeting
  • Up to 100 attendees per meeting
  • Screen sharing with annotation
  • Unlimited Whiteboards
  • Local recording
  • Calendar service integration
  • Advanced noise cancellation
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Create and share video by Vidcast
  • Advanced Security
  • Integration of leading apps
  • Basic Support

Webex Enterprise

Popular
Custom
  • Everything listed in Webex Suite
  • AI Assistant included
  • Up to 1,000 attendees
  • Local & Unlimited Cloud meeting recording
  • FedRAMP authorized security
  • Certain plans include Webex events

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Webex. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Webex alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 50 features.

Buy Webex

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Webex saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 50 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

App HubApple PayCalendar ServicesMicrosoft Teams DevicesPayPalThousandEyes