Zoom Webinars vs Livestorm
A side-by-side comparison of features and pricing to help you choose.
Zoom Webinars
Webinar add-on for the Zoom platform
$79/mo
From $79/mo for 500 attendees; requires a paid Zoom plan
Livestorm
Browser-based webinar & virtual event platform
Custom pricing
Pay-per-attendee (~€2.50/credit); Enterprise custom
At a glance
| Spec | Zoom | Livestorm |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/mo | Custom pricing |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Webinar Software | Webinar Software |
| Integrations | 1000+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
Feature comparison
Zoom offers 7 of 10 tracked webinar software features; Livestorm offers 7.
| Feature | Zoom | Livestorm |
|---|---|---|
| Registration & landing pages | ||
| Automated / on-demand webinars | ||
| Local HD recording | ||
| Polls, Q&A & chat | ||
| Native CRM integration | ||
| AI content repurposing | ||
| Engagement analytics | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Zoom Webinars
Pros
- Familiar, reliable Zoom experience for hosts and attendees
- Scales to very large audiences
- Local and cloud recording options
- Huge integration marketplace
Cons
- Requires a paid Zoom Workplace plan on top of the webinar add-on
- Less marketing-native than dedicated webinar tools
- No built-in AI content repurposing
Livestorm
Pros
- Fully browser-based, no download for hosts or attendees
- Clean registration pages and engagement tools out of the box
- Solid integrations with HubSpot, Salesforce, and Marketo
- Pay-per-attendee model can suit infrequent hosts
Cons
- Attendee-credit pricing gets expensive at scale
- No native AI content repurposing
- Four-hour session cap on the Pro plan
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Zoom if you value teams already standardized on zoom. Choose Livestorm if you need teams that want a polished, no-download webinar experience.
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