Zoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars: Webinar Software Compared (2026)
Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars are two widely compared webinar platforms. Zoom Webinars is a webinar product from Zoom for broadcast-style online events with registration, Q&A, polls and recordings, sold by attendee capacity. Webex Webinars is Cisco's webinar and webcast product, with Webex Events for large virtual and hybrid events.
- Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 3 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Zoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars: the short answer
Zoom Webinars is a webinar product from Zoom for broadcast-style online events with registration, Q&A, polls and recordings, sold by attendee capacity. Webex Webinars is Cisco's webinar and webcast product, with Webex Events for large virtual and hybrid events. Both are webinar platforms, but they differ in pricing model, target team size and focus.
On pricing, Zoom Webinars is described as: monthly or annual by attendee capacity; Webex Webinars as: per user per month; annual cheaper. Neither documents a permanent free plan in the sources reviewed. Zoom Webinars is positioned for teams already on Zoom running live webinars, and Webex Webinars for Cisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events.
Everything below is drawn from the two sourced profiles and the 3 dated sources listed at the end. Where a source does not document something it is marked Unknown, and third-party estimates are labelled. No winner is declared: the better fit depends on your size, budget and requirements.
Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Zoom Webinars
Zoom Communications · Webinar Software
Zoom Webinars is a webinar product from Zoom for broadcast-style online events with registration, Q&A, polls and recordings, sold by attendee capacity.
- Pricing
- 300 attendees $79 a month; 500 attendees $95 a month; requires Zoom Workplace Pro.
- Best for
- Teams already on Zoom running live webinars
Webex Webinars
Cisco · Webinar Software
Webex Webinars is Cisco's webinar and webcast product, with Webex Events for large virtual and hybrid events.
- Pricing
- $56.25 per user a month annual ($675 a year) or $68.75 monthly; Webex Events by quote.
- Best for
- Cisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events
Zoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the sources listed below. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Zoom Webinars |  Webex Webinars |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Product typeDiffers | YesWebinar add-on for Zoom | YesEnterprise webinars |
| VendorDiffers | YesZoom Communications | YesCisco |
| Best forDiffers | YesTeams already on Zoom running live webinars | YesCisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | YesMonthly or annual by attendee capacity. | YesPer user per month; annual cheaper. |
| Pricing summaryDiffers | Yes300 attendees $79 a month; 500 attendees $95 a month; requires Zoom Workplace Pro. | Partial$56.25 per user a month annual ($675 a year) or $68.75 monthly; Webex Events by quote. |
| Free plan | NoNo | NoNo |
| Free trial | NoNot documented | NoNot documented |
| Webinar Software criteria | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | YesAttendee tiers | YesPer user |
| Starting priceDiffers | Yes$79/mo (300) | Yes$56.25/user/mo (annual) |
| Max audienceDiffers | Yes500+ tiers | Yes100,000 (Events) |
| Best forDiffers | YesZoom users | YesCisco customers |
| Fit and platform | ||
| Team sizeDiffers | YesSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises | YesMid-size teams, Large enterprises |
| Platforms | YesWeb | YesWeb |
| IntegrationsDiffers | YesZoom Workplace, HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce | YesWebex Suite, Salesforce, Marketo, Microsoft Teams |
| API | UnknownNot reviewed for this profile. | UnknownNot reviewed for this profile. |
Zoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars pricing.
Plan names, prices and billing terms as reported in each profile's sources. Taxes, add-ons and discounts are excluded unless stated.
Zoom Webinars pricing
Monthly or annual by attendee capacity.
- Webinars 300$79 per month · Monthly
- Webinars 500$95 per month · Monthly
Prices from independent sources; treat as reported. Dupple (16 June 2026); CostBench (24 April 2026). Currency: USD. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
All Zoom Webinars plans and sources
Webex Webinars pricing
Per user per month; annual cheaper.
- Webinars$56.25 per user per month · Annual ($68.75 monthly)
- Webex EventsQuote · Annual
Prices from independent sources; treat as reported. CostBench (July/November 2026, conflicting dates). Currency: USD. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
All Webex Webinars plans and sourcesZoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars: pricing model, ecosystem and fit.
Pricing model and cost drivers
Zoom Webinars: monthly or annual by attendee capacity. Dupple (16 June 2026); CostBench (24 April 2026). Webex Webinars: per user per month; annual cheaper. CostBench (July/November 2026, conflicting dates). Model costs at your real seat count, usage and contract term before comparing headline prices.
What sets each apart
The Zoom Webinars profile highlights: attendee tiers; needs Zoom Pro; familiar client. The Webex Webinars profile highlights: Cisco ecosystem; events up to 100,000; long contracts.
Integrations and ecosystem
Zoom Webinars integrations named in its sources: Zoom Workplace, HubSpot, Marketo and Salesforce. Webex Webinars: Webex Suite, Salesforce, Marketo and Microsoft Teams. Check that the connectors you rely on exist on the plan you would buy.
Deployment and team fit
Zoom Webinars runs on Web and is documented for small teams, mid-size teams and large enterprises. Webex Webinars runs on Web and is documented for mid-size teams and large enterprises. We did not test setup or migration.
Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars: each option, in balance.
Each point is linked to a dated source on the product's profile.
Zoom Webinars
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Reliable at scale.
- Mature recording and transcription.
- Low entry price.
- Requires a Zoom Pro licence.
- Thin marketing features.
- Final cost often exceeds list.
Webex Webinars
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Scales to 100,000 with Events.
- Part of Cisco Webex.
- Published per-user price.
- 3-year minimum reported.
- Slow, email-only support reported.
- Cancellation hard to find.
Zoom Webinars or Webex Webinars: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Zoom Webinars if you are…
- Teams already on Zoom running live webinars
- Internal town halls
- Training sessions
Less suited to: marketing teams needing deep analytics; automated evergreen webinars.
See the Zoom Webinars profile
Choose Webex Webinars if you are…
- Cisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events
- Enterprises
- Internal webcasts
Less suited to: small teams; short commitments.
See the Webex Webinars profileSwitching between Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars.
Moving off Zoom Webinars or Webex Webinars means exporting registrant lists, recordings and engagement reports, rebuilding registration pages, email reminders and evergreen schedules, and reconnecting CRM and marketing automation. Keep on-demand recordings live until links are updated. Run one real webinar on each shortlisted platform with a test audience, then compare join rates, recording quality and the data that reaches your CRM.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Compare total cost at your real volume, including add-ons and services.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Zoom Webinars vs Webex Webinars: questions and answers
What is the difference between Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars?
Zoom Webinars is a webinar product from Zoom for broadcast-style online events with registration, Q&A, polls and recordings, sold by attendee capacity. Webex Webinars is Cisco's webinar and webcast product, with Webex Events for large virtual and hybrid events. Both are webinar platforms, but they differ in pricing model, target team size and focus. Zoom Webinars is positioned for teams already on Zoom running live webinars; Webex Webinars for Cisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events.
Is Zoom Webinars cheaper than Webex Webinars?
It depends on your volume and plan. Zoom Webinars: 300 attendees $79 a month; 500 attendees $95 a month; requires Zoom Workplace Pro. Webex Webinars: $56.25 per user a month annual ($675 a year) or $68.75 monthly; Webex Events by quote. Compare both at your real seat count, usage and contract term.
Do Zoom Webinars or Webex Webinars have a free plan?
Neither documents a permanent free plan in the sources reviewed. Zoom Webinars free trial: Not documented. Webex Webinars free trial: Not documented.
Zoom Webinars or Webex Webinars: which is better for small teams?
Zoom Webinars is documented for small teams. Zoom Webinars suits teams already on Zoom running live webinars; Webex Webinars suits Cisco and Webex customers hosting webinars and large events. Neither is best for everyone.
What are the main limitations of Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars?
Zoom Webinars: Requires a Zoom Pro licence. Webex Webinars: 3-year minimum reported.
How much does Zoom Webinars cost?
About $79 a month for 300 attendees and $95 for 500, on top of Zoom Workplace Pro, per a June 2026 guide.
How much does Webex Webinars cost?
$56.25 per user a month billed annually or $68.75 monthly, per CostBench.
What are the alternatives to Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars?
Stack18 has alternatives guides for both: Zoom Webinars alternatives and Webex Webinars alternatives, each comparing at least four other webinar platforms on pricing, free plan, features and fit. The Webinar Software category lists every profile.
Where this comparison comes from.
- Best Webinar Platforms in 2026: 8 Tools Compared (16 June 2026) Dupple Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Webinar Software Pricing Benchmarks 2026 (24 April 2026) CostBench Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Webex Webinars plans and pricing (verified July 2026) CostBench Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
This comparison summarises the Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars profiles and their sources. Third-party figures are labelled; confirm current pricing and terms with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested these products.
Ready to test Zoom Webinars and Webex Webinars?
Check each vendor's current pricing and terms, run both against a real scenario from your business, or talk to Stack18 if off-the-shelf software is not the answer.
Logos provided by Logo.dev. Product names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners and appear for identification only; they do not imply endorsement.