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Crowdcast vs EverWebinar

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Crowdcast

Webinars

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
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EverWebinar

Webinars

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
$1/14 days
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crowdcast monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier; EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdcast covers Live streaming, EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdcast and EverWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdcast and EverWebinar differ
AttributeCrowdcastEverWebinar
Starting price$49/month$1/14 days
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20152014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Crowdcast

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

Only in EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ActiveCampaign

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Crowdcast

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

EverWebinar

  • Automated webinar hosting and deliverynot Crowdcast
  • Email and SMS campaign integrationnot Crowdcast
  • Webinar analytics and reportingnot Crowdcast

Where each one falls short

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

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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

Pricing, plan by plan

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

EverWebinar

$1/14 days
  • 14-Day Trial$1/14 days
  • Monthly$199/month
  • Annual$1188/year
  • Two-Year$1896/2 years

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdcast if

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

Choose EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.

Questions people ask

Is Crowdcast or EverWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdcast starts at $49/month and EverWebinar at $1/14 days, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdcast or EverWebinar?
Crowdcast starts at $49/month and EverWebinar at $1/14 days.
Does Crowdcast or EverWebinar run on more platforms?
Crowdcast runs on Web. EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
What is Crowdcast best used for?
Crowdcast is most often used for live webinars and virtual events, multichannel streaming with team collaboration, audience engagement and monetization. Of those, live webinars and virtual events and multichannel streaming with team collaboration are not what EverWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdcast do that EverWebinar cannot?
Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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EverWebinar: How much does EverWebinar cost?

EverWebinar costs USD$199 per month for month-to-month billing. Annual prepayment is USD$1,188 (USD$99 per month effective rate). Two-year commitment is USD$1,896 (USD$79 per month effective rate). A 14-day trial is available for USD$1.

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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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EverWebinar: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, EverWebinar offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. Subscriptions renew automatically but can be cancelled at any time.

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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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EverWebinar: What features are included in each plan?

All EverWebinar plans include the same complete feature set: automated and hybrid webinars, live chat simulator, analytics, engagement tools including polls and surveys, professional templates, A/B testing, integrations, email and SMS tools, dynamic offers, and lead monitoring.

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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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