Head-to-Head Comparison

Around vs Cisco Webex

Comparing two industry leaders in video meetings. See how pricing, features, and user ratings stack up.

Around

Freemium

Lightweight video collaboration designed for hybrid teams with uncluttered floating video bubbles.

Starting Price$8.97/mo

Rating4.6 ★ / 5.0

Core Features

✓ Floating Video Bubbles✓ AI Echo Prevention✓ Low CPU Usage✓ Slack Integration

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Cisco Webex

Freemium

Enterprise video conferencing solution known for secure end-to-end encrypted audio and video meetings.

Starting Price$14.5/mo

Rating4.3 ★ / 5.0

Core Features

✓ End-to-End Encryption✓ Webex Assistant AI✓ Background Noise Removal✓ Interactive Polling

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Feature Breakdown: Around vs Cisco Webex

See which capabilities are supported out of the box by each platform.

Feature / Capability	Around	Cisco Webex
Floating Video Bubbles	✓ Included	—
AI Echo Prevention	✓ Included	—
Low CPU Usage	✓ Included	—
Slack Integration	✓ Included	—
End-to-End Encryption	—	✓ Included
Webex Assistant AI	—	✓ Included
Background Noise Removal	—	✓ Included
Interactive Polling	—	✓ Included

Our Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

Choose Around if:

You need Floating Video Bubbles and AI Echo Prevention, and prefer a freemium model starting at $8.97/month. With a 4.6 rating, it is ideal for teams focused on speed and simplicity.

Choose Cisco Webex if:

You prioritize End-to-End Encryption and Webex Assistant AI, and want a solution rated at 4.3/5.0. Its starting tier at $14.5/month makes it a top competitor for scaling workflows.