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ClickMeeting vs Crowdcast

ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Webinars

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crowdcast logo

Crowdcast

Webinars

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB; Crowdcast monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier
  • They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers HD video, Crowdcast covers Live streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and Crowdcast actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickMeeting and Crowdcast differ
AttributeClickMeetingCrowdcast
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20102015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Recording
  • Attendee management
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar
  • Salesforce

Only in Crowdcast

  • Live streaming
  • Q&A sessions
  • Polls
  • Multi-speaker
  • Replay library
  • ConvertKit
  • Mailchimp
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Crowdcast
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Crowdcast

Crowdcast

  • Live webinars and virtual eventsnot ClickMeeting
  • Multichannel streaming with team collaborationnot ClickMeeting
  • Audience engagement and monetizationnot ClickMeeting

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

Crowdcast

  • Monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier
  • Transaction fees apply (5% on Lite/Pro, 2% on Business plus Stripe fees)
  • Limited storage capacity: 1 GB (Lite), 5 GB (Pro), 10 GB (Business)
  • Extra attendees cost $0.15 each after plan limit
  • Extra hours cost $20 per 5 hours

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickMeeting

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 14-day free trial
    • 25 attendees
    • No credit card required
  • Live$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • Paid events, custom branding, 3 multiusers
    • 6-hour recordings, 1GB storage
  • Automated$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • All Live features plus automated webinars, auto-reminders, certificates
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Up to 10,000 attendees
    • Dedicated advisor, white label, reseller solutions

Crowdcast

$49/month
  • Lite$49/month
    • 100+ live attendees
    • 10 hours per month
    • 1 team seat
  • Pro$89/month
    • 250+ live attendees
    • 20 hours per month
    • 2 team seats
  • Business$195/month
    • 1000+ live attendees
    • 40 hours per month
    • 4 team seats

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want screen sharing.
ClickMeeting review

Choose Crowdcast if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You also want q&a sessions.
Crowdcast review

Questions people ask

Is ClickMeeting or Crowdcast better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and Crowdcast at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or Crowdcast?
ClickMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickMeeting and $49/month for Crowdcast.
Does ClickMeeting or Crowdcast run on more platforms?
ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Crowdcast runs on Web.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Yes. ClickMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdcast starts at $49/month.
What is ClickMeeting best used for?
ClickMeeting is most often used for running live webinars and online training sessions, publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders. Of those, running live webinars and online training sessions and publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders are not what Crowdcast is typically brought in for.
What can ClickMeeting do that Crowdcast cannot?
ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClickMeeting: Does ClickMeeting have a free version?

Yes, ClickMeeting offers a 14-day free trial for up to 25 attendees with no credit card required.

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Crowdcast: How much is Crowdcast Lite plan?

Lite is $49 per month supporting 100+ live attendees, 10 hours per month, and 1 team seat.

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ClickMeeting: How much do ClickMeeting paid plans cost?

ClickMeeting publishes plan names (Live, Automated, Enterprise) and attendee limits but does not display pricing. Customers must contact sales for quotes. Annual billing offers up to 20% discount versus monthly.

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Crowdcast: What attendee limits apply to each plan?

Lite supports 100+ attendees, Pro supports 250+, and Business supports 1000+ attendees with $0.15 cost per extra attendee after plan limit.

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ClickMeeting: What payment methods does ClickMeeting accept?

ClickMeeting accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) and PayPal.

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Crowdcast: How much do additional team seats cost?

Additional team seats cost $29 per seat per month across all plans.

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Crowdcast: Is there a free trial?

Yes, 14-day free trial with 60-minute sessions and 10 live attendees maximum.

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