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Cisco TelePresence vs Webex comparison

Cisco TelePresence and Webex are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. Cisco TelePresence is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0, while Webex is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0. Cisco TelePresence holds a 3.4% mindshare in VM, compared to Webex’s 17.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Cisco TelePresence users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Webex users who would recommend it.
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85% willing to recommend
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86% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Cisco TelePresence and Webex are products in the video conferencing market. Webex appears to have the upper hand due to its cloud-based flexibility and integration capabilities.

Features: Cisco TelePresence provides high-definition video quality, an immersive communication experience, and secure network integration. Webex offers comprehensive collaboration tools, seamless integration with various applications, and device adaptability for digital meetings and collaborative projects.

Room for Improvement: Cisco TelePresence could enhance mobility options, reduce infrastructure dependency, and streamline integration with third-party platforms. Webex might benefit from improved user interface intuitiveness, more robust offline functionalities, and enhanced audio clarity in low-bandwidth scenarios.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco TelePresence requires significant infrastructure investment and on-site installation, suitable for businesses seeking permanent setups. Webex offers cloud-based deployment with minimal setup, making it ideal for rapid remote team implementation. Both offer responsive customer support, with Webex maximizing time efficiency through its deployment model.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco TelePresence involves high upfront costs due to hardware needs but provides returns for businesses using its full capabilities. Webex presents a cost-effective entry with flexible subscription models, facilitating scalability and quicker deployment, yielding faster ROI for diverse enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco TelePresence
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Cisco TelePresence is 3.4%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 17.1%, up from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

OSCAR DE LA PENA - PeerSpot reviewer
One-click meeting access and seamless integration enhance video conferencing experience
Cisco TelePresence could improve the WebRTC connections, as they are quite slow. The end user experiences delays when using WebRTC, sometimes taking one minute or more to receive a connection. This issue is mainly due to Cisco taking a long time to download and start the WebRTC client on their devices. Ensuring it is embedded in the device could help.
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AlexandruCioruta - PeerSpot reviewer
Used to conduct online third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings
The solution's video conferencing quality is good, and I rate it a nine out of ten. The solution's security features are end-to-end encrypted, and I rate them ten out of ten. The version we're using requires no technical team for deployment and maintenance. The solution has an enterprise version, but we're not currently using it. I would recommend the solution to other users because it has good video conference quality. I mostly leverage the solution for third-party client meetings or third-party vendor meetings. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco is a leader in video conferencing solutions because they apply the latest technologies to their devices and services, such as artificial intelligence and versatile functionalities."
"It was stable. So, I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"The SpeakerTrack feature is the most valuable feature."
"The configuration is a valuable."
"TelePresence allows our customers to have a quick meeting while traveling and still be effective. It saves time and money."
"PresenterTrack cameras improve the meeting experience."
"The most valuable features of Cisco TelePresence are the basic standard features and the ease of use. Additionally, the configuration and integration are exemplary."
"Telepresence's most valuable feature is keeping highly paid employees, such as executives, on the ground instead of wasting time flying around the world. So if you have the right telepresence plan and form, it's not just the video cameras and the systems behind them, it's the way you lay out your meeting room.You can have multiple offices interconnecting in a single meeting, and it looks like everybody's in the same big conference room together because the telepresence yields such a fantastic amount of clarity."
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"Screen share is the most valuable feature."
"The video conferencing quality is better than that of other solutions."
"I don't think Zoom has anywhere near the features and functionality of Webex."
"Cisco is a pioneer in this particular technology. The features and technology have been adopted and they have been integrated with other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use."
"Lag-free video communication and virtual meeting software which runs smoothly."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"Overall the quality of the solution is very good."
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Cons

"The calling features can be improved."
"Cisco TelePresence could improve its integration capabilities."
"The price of Cisco TelePresence overall should be reduced."
"I would rate my experience with the initial setup a three out of ten, with ten being expensive. It was complex with badges and certificates. Too crazy."
"The tool is expensive."
"I was in touch with one of our clients and they mentioned that they would like to have a holographic video conferencing. It would be great if that feature would be added."
"Cisco TelePresence could improve the WebRTC connections, as they are quite slow."
"MX800 comes only with one available DVI port. A few more HDMI ports will improve the system's capability."
"The solution must provide a plan to extend the subscription by three months."
"Everything just needs to be shrunk down without sacrificing quality so that not so much bandwidth is needed in order to hold meetings effectively."
"Although we utilize it for team collaboration, it's not very efficient. Most people don't bother turning on their video during meetings. We feel stuck in the past, relying on outdated technology."
"I think Webex could be improved by simplifying the process. For instance, they could make it easier to join meetings by providing a direct meeting link without requiring sign-ups or logins. While security is important, finding a balance with user-friendliness is key."
"My company does a lot of international calls. For some countries they do not have their local number to call in, all they have is a 1-800 number which is quite hard to find. If they want to improve they should set up the local number to call in. What would be beneficial."
"Currently, I'm unable to find any loophole in Webex, but in terms of areas for improvement, it would be better if a user is informed about any new updates or new features added to the tool."
"Webex could add some integration with Microsoft Office or G-Suite."
"The product needs to improve its integration. I'm not sure how difficult it is for the IT team to set up the integration. Once set up, it's easy but still not as straightforward as other platforms, like Microsoft Teams, where everything is within the same technical environment. To ensure further security, face authentication should also be added for all internal corporate users logged into the platform."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I will rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"We used high definition, 1080p, but again, it required license purchases. For example, with three licenses (TP licenses), each allowing one 1080p screen, if I had six participants, I'd need to lower the resolution to 720p or lower to accommodate more participants. More licenses meant more cost."
"The price of Cisco Telepresence is high, especially in Brazil. However, the quality of the product justifies the cost."
"Cisco TelePresence license is expensive and should be reduced. There is only a cost for the license and it is annually."
"The pricing is expensive, therefore I rate it an eight out of ten."
"I am using the free version of Webex."
"The solution is low-cost for a hybrid model."
"The price of the license for the solution could be less expensive."
"I rate the platform's pricing a six out of ten."
"We purchase the product's yearly license. It is expensive."
"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."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"You can opt for yearly licensing with Webex."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
13%
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
68%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco TelePresence?
It was stable. So, I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.
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What needs improvement with Cisco TelePresence?
Cisco TelePresence could improve the WebRTC connections, as they are quite slow. The end user experiences delays when using WebRTC, sometimes taking one minute or more to receive a connection. This...
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What advice do you have for others considering Cisco TelePresence?
Cisco is a leader in video conferencing solutions because they apply the latest technologies to their devices and services, such as artificial intelligence and versatile functionalities. Security i...
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What do you like most about Webex?
Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
Webex is expensive. If it weren't that expensive, we would probably use it for all our telecommunication needs, not just for telemedicine.
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What needs improvement with Webex?
Usability needs improvement. Webex is more complex compared to Zoom ( /products/zoom-reviews ). Zoom ( /products/zoom-reviews ) has a big advantage in simplicity, especially for the other side to c...
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Also Known As

TelePresence
Cisco Spark
 

Overview

Cisco TelePresence Server brings multiparty video to unified communications deployments. Its flexible video, audio, and content-sharing capabilities allow users to participate in video conferences with multiple parties. Users can easily create, launch, and join meetings using standards-based video endpoints. Or their mobile devices or Cisco WebEx clients. Or even third-party video endpoints. The server provides high-quality, standards-based video conferencing for mobile, desktop, and room systems.
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Webex is designed to help companies improve communication and increase productivity with unlimited HD video meetings in shared meeting spaces.

Companies can use Webex, a Cisco product, to collaborate with peers, share documents and other information, create high-impact webinars and online events, and present dynamic online courses. It can be tailored to your exact company needs and can be fully integrated with mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry.

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Sample Customers

Afni, AGCO, Bellevue, Came Group, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's), Del Papa Distributing, Instituto Zaldivar, ING Bank, Moffitt Cancer Center, Park Nicollet, Pentana Solutions Australia, San Jose State University, Sub-Zero Wolf, Transwestern and Metropolis Investment Holdings, Vital Images
Seagate Technology, Kohn Pedersen Fox, World Vision International, Glen Raven, University of Notre Dame, CEV Multimedia, The Food Group, LUMEDX, California Baptist University, and Georgetown University Law Center.
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