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Crowdstream vs Goldcast

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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Goldcast covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Goldcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Goldcast differ
AttributeCrowdstreamGoldcast
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
Founded20192020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Custom branding
  • Zapier
  • Slack
  • IOS support

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • Marketo
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Goldcast
  • Content Creationnot Goldcast

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Crowdstream
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot Crowdstream

Where each one falls short

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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Goldcast?
Crowdstream starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does Crowdstream or Goldcast run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Goldcast cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support.
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