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Crowdcast vs WorkCast

Crowdcast logo

Crowdcast

Webinars

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
-
WorkCast logo

WorkCast

Webinars

Enterprise webinar and virtual event platform for global reach

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crowdcast monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier; WorkCast listed on UK G-Cloud 14, the WorkCast Corporation's own Virtual Events pricing document offers a 14-day free trial covering the Lite and Pro licence tiers of the WorkCast platform
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdcast covers Live streaming, WorkCast covers Live webcasting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdcast and WorkCast actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdcast and WorkCast differ
AttributeCrowdcastWorkCast
Starting price$49/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20152007

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
  • Zapier
  • ConvertKit
  • Mailchimp

Only in WorkCast

  • Live webcasting
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual events
  • Audience engagement
  • Multi-language support
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Crowdcast

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

WorkCast

  • Virtual Eventsnot Crowdcast
  • Webinarsnot Crowdcast
  • Webcastingnot 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

WorkCast

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14, the WorkCast Corporation's own Virtual Events pricing document offers a 14-day free trial covering the Lite and Pro licence tiers of the WorkCast platform

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

WorkCast

On request
  • Professional$499/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Custom branding
    • Analytics dashboard
  • Business$999/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Multi-language support
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Dedicated success manager
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdcast if

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

Choose WorkCast if

  • You need live webcasting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.

Questions people ask

Is Crowdcast or WorkCast better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdcast starts at $49/month and WorkCast at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdcast or WorkCast?
Crowdcast starts at $49/month and WorkCast at On request.
Does Crowdcast or WorkCast run on more platforms?
Crowdcast runs on Web. WorkCast runs on Web, IOS, Android.
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 WorkCast is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdcast do that WorkCast cannot?
Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. WorkCast covers Live webcasting, On-demand content, Virtual events, Audience engagement. Both handle 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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WorkCast: What are the base pricing tiers for Workcast?

Workcast's Business Plan starts at £95 per month with 2 users and up to 1,000 registrations per month. Business Pro is available on request for 5 users, and Enterprise plans are custom-priced based on your requirements.

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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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WorkCast: What is the contract length for Workcast subscriptions?

All plans require a 12-month subscription term, though monthly payment options are available within that commitment.

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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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WorkCast: Does Workcast offer a free trial?

Yes, Workcast provides a 14-day free trial that allows you to experiment with the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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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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WorkCast: What support do I get with my Workcast plan?

All plans include dedicated onboarding, self-service resources, a learning portal, and 24/5 live support. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated account manager with regular scheduled meetings.

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WorkCast: Is there a pay-as-you-go option for one-time webinars?

Yes, Workcast offers a pay-per-use managed service option for single webinars in addition to their subscription plans.

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