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Webex caps free calls at 40 minutes and charges $14.50/user/month before you get cloud recording or AI summaries. It uses over twice the CPU and three times the GPU of Cosmos. Cosmos has no time limits, includes recording with AI transcription on every plan — including free — and costs from $8.80/concurrent user.
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40-minute time limits, high resource usage, exposed government meetings, and enterprise pricing for basic features. Here's what you get when you switch.
40-minute time limit — and $14.50/user to remove it
Webex's free plan caps group calls at 40 minutes with no cloud recording and no AI summaries. Removing the limit requires the Starter plan at $14.50/user/month — more expensive than Zoom Pro. Cosmos's free plan has no time limit, supports 4 concurrent users, and includes cloud recording with AI transcription.
56% more CPU, 70% more GPU — and regular outages
In a 5-person call, Webex used 13.6% CPU and 7.4% GPU. Cosmos used 6.0% CPU and 2.2% GPU — 56% less CPU and 70% less GPU. Cisco's own documentation acknowledges that Webex crashes due to high CPU usage. Webex connection issues and outages are a recurring pattern.
German government meetings left exposed
In May 2024, thousands of internal German government Webex meetings were accessible to anyone — including Bundeswehr military discussions — because of an IDOR vulnerability. In April 2025, a critical remote code execution bug (CVSS 8.8) was discovered. Cosmos holds SOC 2 Type II certification with zero breaches.
Per-user pricing that scales against you
Webex Starter costs $14.50/user/month, Business $25/user/month. Every person needs a licence whether they are in meetings or not. Cosmos charges $8.80/concurrent user/month — based on the maximum number of people present at the same time, not your total team size.
Side-by-side comparison of features, performance, and pricing.
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| Free plan time limit | 40 minutes | No limit |
| Free plan recording + AI | Local only, no AI | Cloud recording + AI (7-day storage) |
| Video resolution | 720p default (1080p on paid) | 1080p (AV1) |
| Screen share resolution | 1080p | 3K (2880×1620) |
| Screen share fps | 3–5 fps (static) / 30 fps (720p motion) | 30 fps |
| Screen share modes | 2 modes (static / motion) | 3 modes — low bandwidth, text reading & video watching |
| Room types | 1 (standard meeting) | 5 types (meeting, focus, spatial, personal, games) |
| CPU usage (5-person call) | 13.6% | 6.0% (56% less) |
| GPU usage (5-person call) | 7.4% | 2.2% (70% less) |
| Breakout rooms | Paid only | All plans |
| AI transcription | Starter ($14.50/user/mo) | All plans |
| Pricing model | Per registered user | Per concurrent user |
| Monthly price (with AI + recording) | $14.50/user | $8.80/concurrent user |
| Embedded apps | Requires admin setup | Paste any link |
| HD video | 720p default | 1080p (AV1) |
| Native desktop app | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| In-call DMs | ||
| YouTube watch party | ||
| Built-in games | ||
| Multiple simultaneous calls | ||
| Virtual office / persistent space | ||
| Walk-up conversations |
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| Free time limit | 40 min | None |
| Free recording + AI | Local only | Cloud + AI |
| Video res. | 720p | 1080p |
| Screen share res. | 1080p | 3K |
| Screen fps | 3–5 fps | 30 fps |
| Screen modes | 2 modes | 3 modes |
| Room types | 1 | 5 types |
| CPU usage | 13.6% | 6.0% |
| GPU usage | 7.4% | 2.2% |
| Breakout rooms | Paid | All plans |
| AI transcription | $14.50 | All plans |
| Pricing model | Per user | Concurrent |
| Price (AI + rec) | $14.50 | $8.80 |
| Embedded apps | Admin setup | Paste link |
| HD video | 720p | 1080p |
| Desktop app | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| In-call DMs | ||
| YouTube party | ||
| Built-in games | ||
| Multi calls | ||
| Virtual office | ||
| Walk-up talk |
Webex charges per user. Starter costs $14.50/user/month for cloud recording and AI — every person on your team needs a licence. Business jumps to $25/user/month.
Cosmos charges $8.80/concurrent user/month — based on the maximum number of people present in your virtual office at the same time. Every feature included, no tiers to navigate.
See detailed pricing| Team size | | |
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20 people ~10 online | $290/mo | $88/mo |
50 people ~25 online | $725/mo | $220/mo |
100 people ~30 online | $1,450/mo | $264/mo |
Webex prices at Starter tier ($14.50/user). Cosmos pricing calculated for concurrent online users.
Webex operates on a transactional model: someone creates a meeting, people join, it ends. Cosmos replaces the void between meetings with a persistent virtual office.
Meeting Rooms for scheduled calls, Focus Rooms for silent co-working, Spatial Areas for open networking, Personal Rooms for instant conversations, and Game Rooms for team socials. Webex has one room type — a standard meeting.
See a colleague in the office? Walk over and the call connects instantly. Walk away and it ends. One customer reported 60 spontaneous interactions per day across a 30-person team.
Design your floor plan with Cosmos Space Builder — drag and drop furniture, zones, and decorations. Choose between minimal professional themes and vibrant 2.5D environments. Publish changes instantly without disrupting live calls.
Our team uses Cosmos daily as a complete work-from-home solution that facilitates our daily meetings, review sessions, and weekly all-hands. Cosmos has dramatically enhanced our productivity, culture and engagement. Our employee NPS increased by 20% as a result of using Cosmos. It also helped create a stronger sense of belonging.
Production Manager
My remote team needed help with isolation when using traditional communication tools. New team members struggled to seek support on Slack and felt anxious when waiting for a reply. Everyone being available in our Cosmos creates a sense of community; we go through crunch times together, saving us time compared to back-and-forth messages on Slack. For people who need community, Cosmos is a game changer.
Accounting Manager
Cosmos has transformed our team by streamlining communication, fostering connections, and boosting productivity. With Cosmos, we hold all meetings on a single link, increasing visibility and allowing everyone to contribute. It has made casual conversations and asking questions easier, creating a strong sense of togetherness and enhancing our company culture.
Co-Founder and COO
Yes. Cosmos's free plan includes up to 4 people in calls with no time limit, cloud recording with AI meeting summaries, and 7-day cloud storage. Webex's free plan caps group calls at 40 minutes with local-only recording and no AI summaries. See the full Webex alternative comparison.
Yes. The Webex free plan limits group meetings to 40 minutes and caps participants at 100. Removing the limit requires the Starter plan at $14.50/user/month. Cosmos has no time limit on any plan — free or paid.
Webex pricing: Free ($0, 40-minute limit, local recording only), Starter $14.50/user/month (cloud recording, AI, 200 participants), Business $25/user/month. Every user needs a licence. Cosmos is $8.80/concurrent user/month with everything included.
There is a Webex free plan, but it comes with a 40-minute group call limit, 100-participant cap, local-only recording, no AI summaries, and basic support. Cosmos's free plan has no time limit, cloud recording with AI transcription, and 7-day storage.
Webex has had significant security incidents. In May 2024, thousands of German government meetings were exposed through an IDOR vulnerability. In April 2025, a CVSS 8.8 remote code execution vulnerability was discovered. Cosmos holds SOC 2 Type II certification with zero known security breaches.
Cisco's own documentation acknowledges crash-inducing CPU usage. In our benchmark, Webex used 13.6% CPU and 7.4% GPU for a 5-person call. Cosmos used 6.0% CPU and 2.2% GPU — 56% less CPU and 70% less GPU. Known Webex crash triggers include virtual backgrounds, screen sharing, and switching audio devices.
Problems with Webex include connection issues, sign-in failures, outages across Cisco infrastructure, high CPU and GPU usage, and an interface that G2 reviewers consistently describe as cluttered. Cosmos runs as a lightweight native app with 56% less CPU demand.
Yes, but with limitations. Webex screen sharing offers 1080p at just 3–5 fps for static content, or 720p at 30 fps for motion — sharp resolution or smooth playback, but not both. Cosmos supports 3K (2880×1620) at 30 fps with three optimisation modes and multiple simultaneous screen shares.
Webex recording on the free plan is local only — the file sits on one person's machine with no cloud link. Cloud recording with AI requires Starter at $14.50/user/month. Cosmos includes cloud recording with AI summaries, transcripts, and clickable timestamps on all plans — including free with 7-day retention.
Yes. Cosmos covers HD video, screen sharing, recording, AI summaries, breakout rooms, in-call chat, DMs, reactions, calendar integration, and mobile apps. It uses 56% less CPU, costs less per seat, and adds a persistent virtual office with spatial audio, walk-up conversations, embedded apps, and built-in games that Webex does not offer.
Cosmos is well-suited for small teams because of concurrent pricing. A 10-person team where 5 are online at once pays for 5 concurrent seats — $44/month on monthly billing. The equivalent Webex Starter cost is $145/month. Cosmos includes cloud recording and AI summaries on the free plan — features Webex locks behind $14.50/user/month.
Yes. Native iOS and Android apps — plus native desktop apps for Mac and Windows.
“My team and I love Cosmos, it's definitely the best way we've found to work remotely, and it's the closest we've felt to being in person. Clicking on someone to start a conversation with them is far more natural than constantly sending Zoom links.”
“I love that it allows a real-life feel to a virtual experience which fosters a deep sense of connection! It is MORE than what typical video conferencing tools provide - this builds community!”
“What stands out most to me about Cosmos Video is its unparalleled versatility and seamless integration of features. The platform effortlessly combines robust video conferencing capabilities with a comprehensive virtual office suite.”
“I absolutely love the fact that I feel so good to have the possibility to work remotely but have a virtual space to see my colleagues. It's so easy to use, I love it!”
“The ease of joining, interacting, and playing fun games on the map. On Cosmos, you can right away search for your colleague and fly towards them.”
“Great product! It is honestly an interesting way to engage your remote team and give them the feeling of a virtual office without breaking the bank!”
