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Cisco Meeting Server vs Webex comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meeting Server
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
131
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Cisco Meeting Server is 2.6%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 5.0%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Webex5.0%
Cisco Meeting Server2.6%
Other92.4%
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Elrayes - PeerSpot reviewer
Voice Network Engineer at Raya Integration
A scalable tool useful to hold conferences and video meetings
I use Cisco Meeting Server for conferences and video meetings, which are crucial for my company The share screen option available during conferences is one of the best features of Cisco Meeting Server. In Cisco Meeting Server, GUI is an area of concern where improvements are required. In the…
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Web Designer / Developer & Creative Professional at Federal University of Technology Akure
Virtual training has supported collaborative learning and now needs a simpler and clearer interface
Webex can be simplified in terms of user interface, where many features should be displayed in a compact view, with similar features grouped together and a minimalistic design helping users understand what each button does. If specific features are not needed, they should not distract you, and some features should appear as sliding elements for ease of access. Additionally, connecting to Webex can be technical, and it would be beneficial to have a way to connect anonymously using a simple code instead of going through microphone issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"You can use the Cisco Meeting Server to set up conference calls and virtual meetings."
"Cisco Meeting Server is an easy and less complex solution."
"Cisco Meeting Server has the best technical support, so I'd rate support a five out of five."
"You can use the Cisco Meeting Server to set up conference calls and virtual meetings. Those are the two primary functions of Meeting Server. Most people in the company are using Microsoft Teams, so we only use Meeting Server when we have an internal meeting for all staff."
"What I like most about Cisco Meeting Server is its quick management. The solution also has a straightforward configuration."
"The UI is user-friendly and very good overall."
"In summary, this is a good product that is very easy to use, and I recommend it."
"The share screen option available during conferences is one of the best features of Cisco Meeting Server."
"The stream is very smooth; that's what I like about Webex, as other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't."
"The product's initial setup is easy."
"Simple, yet powerful! Excellent mobile interface (Android user here). Everything from registration to team creation and collaboration feels smooth and seamless!"
"The noise cancellation feature is great; when you have a call, the noise cancellation during it is really good, and it's the best one if you're looking for that specific feature."
"I have found a lot of virtual meeting solutions seem the same. Some might work a little bit better, it is difficult to pinpoint a particular functionality that's widely different, they all have screen sharing and video in-voice."
"Its features are easy to navigate, easy to share, and easy to conduct meetings, and we are comfortable using it."
"The most valuable feature is that you can host presentations with a lot of attendees."
"The installation was straightforward."
 

Cons

"Cisco Meeting Server should include a feature to control another user's screen during a remote session."
"What would make Cisco Meeting Server better is integrating it with Zoom and Teams so that you can connect or make a call through any of the two third-party solutions."
"A few features are missing on the Meetings app, like a recording function. My understanding is that you need to buy a separate recording solution. It's modular, so you have to enable some functions if you want to use them. For example, we had to enable the Mood function. Recording is the primary feature we'd like to see in the app."
"This is a difficult solution to install and it should be made easier."
"A few features are missing on the Meetings app, like a recording function."
"In Cisco Meeting Server, GUI is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"We no longer use Webex because we found Microsoft Teams to be more stable."
"The solution can improve by adding a smaller version for small business usage or for personal use. The solution is geared towards larger companies and enterprises."
"Integration with other systems, as well as customization, may be beneficial within the context of the specific work set."
"I would like the next release to be more user-friendly."
"The high price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution could improve by having cross-platform compatibility. For example, if you wanted to have a call with someone with Microsoft Teams you could do it with Webex. Not everyone wants to use the same virtual meeting application."
"My biggest issue with the solution involves its price, which I find to be prohibitive for small governments and modest-sized schools."
"I would like to see the addition of new features that will add value to the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are billed yearly."
"Price-wise, Cisco Meeting Server is a product that falls in a mid-range category."
"Cisco Meeting Server has reasonable licensing costs."
"There are licenses for business to use the solution but for end-users, there is not."
"The cost is pretty high compared to the competitors."
"Features matter more than the price for us. As long as we get all the features we want and it fits our budget, then the price doesn't matter. I can't speak for other companies. We have tried other applications, and we run into some problems that we don't see in Webex."
"We purchase the product's yearly license. It is expensive."
"There is a subscription needed to use this solution and we pay approximately $5,000 per year."
"This is an expensive product compared to Teams and it should be cheaper."
"For me, there is no licensing fee."
"There is an annual license required for this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise72
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
My experience with Webex pricing, setup, and licensing has generally been positive. Since Webex is offered as a cloud-based service, deployment and onboarding were relatively straightforward compar...
What needs improvement with Webex?
I would appreciate clearer controls for switching between shared applications during a presentation, with a more prominent indication of exactly what participants can see. I would also appreciate h...
What is your primary use case for Webex?
My main use case for Webex is for conference calls, workshops, and team meetings. I use Webex for communication and collaboration at work, valuing the ability to discuss technical topics directly w...
 

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