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Crowdstream vs Meetup

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Crowdstream

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meetup logo

Meetup

Event Management

Find your people

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Meetup covers Groups.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Meetup actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Meetup differ
AttributeCrowdstreamMeetup
Starting priceOn request$55/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20192002

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

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 Meetup

  • Groups
  • Events
  • RSVP System
  • Messaging
  • Event Photos
  • Recommendations
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Meetup
  • Content Creationnot Meetup

Meetup

  • Finding local groups and events around a shared interestnot Crowdstream
  • Organising a recurring in-person groupnot Crowdstream
  • Running online events alongside physical onesnot Crowdstream
  • Growing a community by drawing on Meetup's existing member basenot 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.

Meetup

  • Organizer fees tripled following Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024
  • Increased paywalling of core community features
  • Platform is buggy with many unfixed issues
  • Customer support no longer available with AI responses only
  • Issues with billing accuracy and unauthorized recurring charges
  • Poor technical support responsiveness to organizer complaints

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

Meetup

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Meetup review.

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 Meetup if

  • You need groups.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want events.
Meetup review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or Meetup better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Meetup at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Meetup?
Crowdstream starts at On request and Meetup at $55/month.
Does Crowdstream or Meetup run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Meetup 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 Meetup is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Meetup cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Meetup covers Groups, Events, RSVP System, Messaging. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Meetup: What is Meetup Pro pricing?

Meetup Pro starts at $55 per group per month, or $47 per group per month for six-month commitments. Enterprise plans are available at custom pricing. A one-week free trial is offered.

Source
Meetup: What features does Meetup Pro include?

Meetup Pro includes event scheduling, group management, member engagement tools, community-building features, and integrations with platforms like Zoom and Mailchimp.

Source
Meetup: Does Meetup charge organizers fees?

Yes, Meetup charges organizers fees for hosting groups and events. Organizer fees have increased significantly following the Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024.

Source
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