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Demio
| Feature | 8x8 | Demio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $28/mo | From $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | international-businesses, contact-centers, healthcare, financial-services | marketers, course-creators, saas-companies, coaches |
| Founded | 1987 | 2015 |
| Unlimited Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Conferencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Center | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automated Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Registration Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Handouts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Polls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 8x8 Pros
- Unlimited international calling
- Strong contact center features
- Good uptime and reliability
- Compliant for healthcare and finance
✗ 8x8 Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Support can be slow
- Pricing not transparent
✓ Demio Pros
- No downloads for attendees
- Beautiful registration pages
- Automated webinar replays
- Great marketing integrations
✗ Demio Cons
- Limited meeting features (webinar-focused)
- Attendee limits on lower plans
- No breakout rooms
The Verdict
8x8 is built for international businesses and contact centers, with a focus on unlimited-calling and video-conferencing. Demio targets marketers and course creators and leads with live-webinars and automated-webinars.
On pricing, 8x8 is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $28/mo compared to $59/mo for Demio. That $31/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Demio edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Demio has a slight overall edge — but if unlimited international calling matters most to you, 8x8 may still be the right call.