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Microsoft Teams vs Webex comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Microsoft Teams enhances communication and efficiency, offering valuable collaboration, tool automation, and cost reduction benefits during remote work.
Sentiment score
4.3
While some users struggled with ROI, others valued Webex for meetings, security, and reduced travel, enhancing operational benefits.
I have seen a return on investment from using Microsoft Teams.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
I have seen a return on investment with Microsoft Teams, as it definitely increases productivity and saves time.
Sr. Quality Analyst at Appinventiv
I have seen good communication improvement working out within Microsoft Teams instead of what we were used to in previous tools, where we were lacking communication.
Senior Data Scientist at Evolvision Technologies
We chose Webex for its security.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Microsoft Teams customer service is generally positive, responsive, but improvement needed in response times for smaller businesses.
Sentiment score
6.8
Cisco's customer service is praised, but technical support feedback is mixed, with users noting varied response times and effectiveness.
Microsoft support is excellent, offering instantaneous assistance through either robo support or live personnel.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
We have cases where it took more than six months to resolve very basic issues.
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
We have not needed to contact Microsoft support for the last six years.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The support was fine, but it was not a product of Webex per se; it was a product of the third-party we were working with.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Webex supports our daily communication and collaboration needs, but not extensively, as all support is via our service center.
System Egineer at Degroof-Petercam
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Teams is highly scalable, handling large user numbers effectively, despite minor licensing complexities, and receives positive scalability ratings.
Sentiment score
7.1
Webex is scalable, supporting small to large teams, but some report stability issues in larger deployments.
We have around thousands of employees in my project using it simultaneously and it is working smoothly.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Teams is a scalable solution.
Master in Cyber Security at Ganpat University
Microsoft Teams can be scalable for more than 1,000 people, and I have seen video conferences with 5,000 participants, so the scale is incredible.
Senior Software Engineer at Endava
Webex is very scalable, and I do not think that our organization has ever reached its limit.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
I believe Webex should be performing fine scalability-wise since when we called, we should have been more than 20 in the call together.
Web Designer / Developer & Creative Professional at Federal University of Technology Akure
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Microsoft Teams is generally stable, rated 8-9/10, with occasional issues linked to internet quality and specific devices.
Sentiment score
7.5
Webex is generally reliable with strong stability, experiencing minor connectivity issues occasionally due to external network factors.
I appreciate the ability of Microsoft Teams to control the quality of the call.
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
The kind of issue is that it always asks for the password, and I think for Citrix or for a shared platform, it is not really easy to manage, and it is not stable.
IT Director at ATOS
Microsoft Teams is stable once the setup is completed properly.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
I would rate its stability as ten.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Teams needs improvements in security, performance, synchronization, integration, and interface for enhanced user experience and productivity.
Webex requires enhancements in usability, connectivity, integration, interface design, pricing, support, scalability, and flexibility for better user experience.
AI capabilities should be integrated into Microsoft Teams to provide better transcript services and offer multiple language support.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
The biggest issue with Microsoft Teams is switching identities, especially when communicating with external organizations.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Microsoft Teams could be improved through more synchronization with other platforms like Calendly and Gmail.
Team Lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Zoom has a big advantage in simplicity, especially for the other side to connect to a session.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
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.
Web Designer / Developer & Creative Professional at Federal University of Technology Akure
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Teams offers versatile pricing, often bundled with Office 365, with flexible licensing and integration into the Microsoft ecosystem.
Webex costs vary by features and user numbers, often higher than competitors unless bundled with Cisco infrastructure.
Microsoft Teams is economical when purchased as part of an Office 365 bundle.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
Microsoft Teams comes with Office 365 licenses like E3, but there are options for those who prefer not to pay for Teams by using alternative products like Slack.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Regarding the license, the Microsoft 365 license I am taking is quite expensive, and every year it goes higher.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Webex is expensive.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Teams boosts productivity with superior communication, collaboration features, and integration, making it a preferred tool for businesses.
Webex is praised for its user-friendly interface, security, seamless integration, and versatile conferencing features meeting diverse needs.
Teams offers the ability to record sessions and store them in OneDrive, which provides 1 terabyte of space.
CEO at Planfirma Technologies Private Limited
The platform is user-friendly and has positively impacted our communication, allowing us to communicate with people from different countries and cities in real time.
Team Lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The biggest advantage of Microsoft Teams is that it is a combined package where I can do chat, video conferencing, work on spreadsheets, documents, and other things with many people sitting at my desk, which makes work easy, especially with clients who are in remote locations, so it saves a lot of time.
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
It has improved the incident resolution time by getting into a call in Webex rooms and remediating the issues together as soon as possible.
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The number one reason we chose Webex was the security features.
CTO at Trust-IT Solutions
The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
Program Manager at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Teams
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
178
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Social Software (2nd)
Webex
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
128
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Microsoft Teams is 3.1%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webex is 5.5%, down from 17.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Webex5.5%
Microsoft Teams3.1%
Other91.4%
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

Anna Virtsan - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at UkrSibbank
Have streamlined daily workflow and task management but still face inconvenience from recent interface changes and limited integration options
There are challenges and issues in Microsoft Teams, such as after recent updates where group chats were combined with Teams, chats, and groups into one. Users have to work with settings to make it normal again so Teams are separated from chats, and that was a really inconvenient update. Many users ask me to help make it back again to separate Teams and groups from one-to-one chats. That's probably the worst update they've made recently. Additionally, there are some minor features, such as when I work with messages, I don't have an actual forward or quote option when replying to someone's message. I need to be careful not to miss the quote sign. For a lot of people, they are confused about where the quotes option is. I've received a couple of hundred support tickets just regarding this issue. The function to share email to Teams chat doesn't work sometimes due to our compliance policies, and sometimes it would be nice to be able to forward an email to the group chat and have further discussions. Microsoft Teams could improve by being less glitchy because it glitches a lot, leading to undelivered emails and undelivered messages. It would be beneficial if the MS application Shifts, which adds functionality to groups, could be integrated into the groups calendar. Currently, many teams don't use the app because it is not integrated with the general calendar or the Outlook calendar, making it basically a useless application. The platform needs less Copilot and more people. The general Copilot integration into the platform is less glitchy, but Microsoft Teams is quite heavy and glitchy sometimes. Stability depends a lot on compliance restrictions, policies, and quality of internet. Sometimes, when updates are enrolling, the platform glitches, breaks, or shuts down.
Akhil Viswam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Collaborating in hybrid incident calls has become faster while the meeting interface still needs fixes
The best features are the ability to schedule meetings and launch ad hoc meetings. Additionally, we can create breakout rooms within the meeting itself, which is another excellent feature. Whenever we have production issues, many teams join a single Webex call. Sometimes we need to group together as separate smaller groups and work in parallel to identify the production issues. In those cases, we create Webex breakout rooms and each member joins the corresponding breakout session to progress on their task. Webex helps significantly in the hybrid environment. When we are working from home, it is very easy for us to meet with other team members and the management to get in touch and progress. Webex improves communication because even if we are working from home, we can connect with people and talk to them on a video call. It has improved the incident resolution time by getting into a call in Webex rooms and remediating the issues together as soon as possible. Audio and video quality is excellent for Webex. It has saved considerable time in terms of incident remediation. Whenever we have issues, we jump on a call and work together in parallel. This approach saves time and improves efficiency.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Religious Institution
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business66
Midsize Enterprise45
Large Enterprise72
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise62
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Teams?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Teams is good and fine.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams already comes with rich qualities, and the impact on the IT professional is very large with great features in terms of collaboration, team activity engagements, and friendly emojis ...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Teams?
My main use case for Microsoft Teams is team communications and collaborations, and sharing updates. For any task, we use Microsoft Teams. We share the specific builds for the distributions, and if...
What do you like most about Webex?
Webex improved our overall team collaboration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webex?
From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which m...
What needs improvement with Webex?
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 underst...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

MS Teams
Cisco Spark
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Honeywll, AIRFRANCE, AccuWeather, Lilly
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.
Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Teams vs. Webex and other solutions. Updated: April 2026.
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