Comparison
Cisco WebexvsMicrosoft Teams
Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams are both popular video communication tools. Here's how they compare across features, pricing, pros, and cons so you can pick the right one.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cisco Webex | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| AI meeting summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording & transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video conferencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual backgrounds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webinar features | ✓ | ✓ |
Cisco Webex Pricing
Webex Free
Unlimited meetings up to 40 min, 100 attendees, messaging, whiteboards, local recording.
Free
Webex Meet
Up to 24hr meetings, 200 attendees, 10GB cloud recording, polling, captions, AI Assistant.
$12.00/mo
Webex Suite
Meet + cloud calling, unlimited domestic calls, voicemail, advanced features.
$22.50/mo
Webex Enterprise
Custom pricing; up to 1000 attendees, unlimited recording, FedRAMP security, events.
Free
Microsoft Teams Pricing
Teams Free
Unlimited 1:1 meetings up to 30h, group up to 60min/100 participants, 5GB storage
Free
Teams Essentials
Unlimited meetings up to 30h/300 participants, 10GB storage, basic collaboration
$4.00/mo
Business Basic
M365 apps web/mobile, custom email, 1TB storage, full Teams features
$7.00/mo
Business Premium
Desktop Office apps, advanced security, device management, compliance tools
$22.00/mo
Cisco Webex
Pros
- Intuitive interface with easy screen sharing and reactions
- Reliable high-quality audio/video even on low bandwidth
- Powerful AI assistant for summaries and catch-up features
Microsoft Teams
Pros
- Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook and OneDrive
- Reliable video meetings and screen sharing even in large groups
- All-in-one platform reduces need for multiple tools
The Verdict
Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.