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Crowdstream vs GoToMeeting

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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeCrowdstreamGoToMeeting
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20191989

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Only in GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot GoToMeeting
  • Content Creationnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Crowdstream
  • Client callsnot Crowdstream
  • Training sessionsnot Crowdstream
  • Remote collaborationnot 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.

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or GoToMeeting?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for GoToMeeting.
Does Crowdstream or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
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 GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that GoToMeeting cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Slack, Web support, Android support.
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