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ClickMeeting vs Zoom Webinars

ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Webinar & Virtual Events

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers Virtual rooms, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickMeeting and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeClickMeetingZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebCloud-based SaaS
Founded20102011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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

  • Virtual rooms
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Salesforce
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • 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 Zoom Webinars
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot ClickMeeting
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot 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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need virtual rooms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want attendee management.
ClickMeeting review

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want polls and surveys.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is ClickMeeting or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or Zoom Webinars?
ClickMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickMeeting and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does ClickMeeting or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Yes. ClickMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can ClickMeeting do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
ClickMeeting covers Virtual rooms, Attendee management, Zapier, Integromat. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Polls and surveys, Q&A, Breakout rooms. Both handle HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Salesforce.
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