Webinars · head to head
Demio vs Webex Events
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; Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
- They diverge on capability: Demio covers Live webinars, Webex Events covers Webinars.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Demio and Webex Events actually diverge.
| Attribute | Demio | Webex Events |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 1984 |
Identical on both: 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
- ActiveCampaign
- Drip
- ConvertKit
- Zapier
Only in Webex Events
- Webinars
- Virtual events
- Mobile app
- Engagement tools
- Salesforce
- Marketo
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
Both cover
- Analytics
- HubSpot
- 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 Webex Events
- Recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration trackingnot Webex Events
Webex Events
- Virtual event hosting and managementnot Demio
- In-person event registration and check-innot Demio
- Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Demio
- Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Demio
- Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Demio
- Attendee networking and engagementnot 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
Webex Events
- Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
- No published API documentation or developer specifications
- No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
- No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented
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
Webex Events
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Demio if
- You need live webinars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want automated webinars.
Choose Webex Events if
- You need webinars.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want virtual events.
Questions people ask
- Is Demio or Webex Events better?
- Neither clearly leads. Demio starts at Free and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Demio or Webex Events?
- Demio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Demio and On request for Webex Events.
- Does Demio or Webex Events run on more platforms?
- Demio runs on Web. Webex Events runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Demio for free?
- Yes. Demio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webex Events 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 Webex Events is typically brought in for.
- What can Demio do that Webex Events cannot?
- Demio covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content, Registration pages. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Both handle Analytics, HubSpot, 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.
SourceDemio: 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.
SourceDemio: 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.
SourceRelated pages
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