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Demio vs Kaltura

Demio logo

Demio

Webinars

Webinars that work for you

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinars

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Demio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Demio the Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours; Kaltura no published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • They diverge on capability: Demio covers Live webinars, Kaltura covers Video creation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Demio and Kaltura actually diverge.

Attributes where Demio and Kaltura differ
AttributeDemioKaltura
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20152006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Demio

  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Registration pages
  • HubSpot
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Drip
  • ConvertKit

Only in Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Demio

  • Running live and automated marketing webinarsnot Kaltura
  • Recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration trackingnot Kaltura

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Demio
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Demio

Where each one falls short

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

Demio

  • The Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours
  • Automated and pre recorded on demand webinars are excluded from Starter, so the entry plan is live only
  • 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto transcriptions and custom domains are all Premium only
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within a plan rather than a soft limit, at 150, 500, 1,000 or 3,000
  • Only Premium, at $196 a month billed annually, removes the host limit

Kaltura

  • No published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • Pricing is custom per customer with no rate information disclosed publicly

Pricing, plan by plan

Demio

Free
  • Starter$45/month
    • Single host only
    • 50 attendee room capacity
    • 3-hour session limit
  • Growth$null/month per host
    • Variable pricing per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 8-hour session limit
  • Premium$196/month per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 10-hour session limit
    • Up to 10 people on stage

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Demio if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automated webinars.
Demio review

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura review

Questions people ask

Is Demio or Kaltura better?
Neither clearly leads. Demio starts at Free and Kaltura at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Demio or Kaltura?
Demio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Demio and On request for Kaltura.
Does Demio or Kaltura run on more platforms?
Demio runs on Web. Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Demio for free?
Yes. Demio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kaltura starts at On request.
What is Demio best used for?
Demio is most often used for running live and automated marketing webinars, recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking. Of those, running live and automated marketing webinars and recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking are not what Kaltura is typically brought in for.
What can Demio do that Kaltura cannot?
Demio covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content, Registration pages. Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Interactive content, Mobile apps. Both handle Analytics, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Demio: How much does Demio Starter cost?

Demio Starter costs $45 per month (annual billing) or $63 per month (monthly billing). It supports a single host with a 50-person attendee capacity, 3-hour session limit, 4 people on stage, and 15 event admins.

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Kaltura: How much does Kaltura cost?

Kaltura does not publish pricing online. The vendor offers custom pricing based on solutions selected, requiring customers to request quotes or book demos through their website.

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Demio: What does Demio Premium include?

Demio Premium costs $196 per host per month and includes unlimited hosts per account, 10-hour session limits, 10 people on stage, 50 event admins, 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto-transcriptions, Demio AI, dedicated CSM, and priority support.

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Kaltura: Can I try Kaltura before purchasing?

Kaltura offers free trial access, but specific trial terms, duration, and feature restrictions are not stated on the pricing page. Contact Kaltura to request a trial and learn about specific offerings.

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Demio: Does Demio offer a free trial?

Yes, Demio provides a 14-day free trial with Growth plan features (limited to 20 attendees and 1-hour sessions). The trial provides access to all standard features including chat, polls, and engagement analytics without requiring a credit card.

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