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Webex alternatives
Webex compared with 6 alternatives: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, Whereby and 1 more.
Webex has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WebexThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Meet | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Whereby | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Webex
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes and booking links.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Only Webex lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription.
- Webex also covers screen recording.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Meet
Browser-based video meetings included with Google Workspace
- Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Only Webex lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Webex also covers whiteboard, screen recording, team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Organizations that already use Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and screen recording.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links
- Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually). Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Only Webex lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Webex also covers screen recording and team chat.
Suits: Consultants, coaches and therapists who meet clients in one fixed room
- Free
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free. Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, screen recording, team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
Limits worth knowing in Webex
- Free meetings end at 40 minutes, and the free plan records locally only.
- A business phone number and calling need Webex Suite, and meetings above 200 attendees need Webex Enterprise, which is sold by sales.
- Call Me and Real-Time Translation are paid add-ons: Call Me starts at $48 and translation is $300 per license a year.
- Webex runs in a browser, but the vendor says some features, such as PSTN calls, need the downloaded app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Webex?
The alternatives to Webex in this directory are Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, Whereby and Jitsi Meet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Webex.
Is there a free alternative to Webex?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is free to use. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack and Whereby have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Webex?
Jitsi Meet is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.