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EverWebinar vs GoToMeeting

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EverWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

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.
  • Each has a real cost: EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeEverWebinarGoToMeeting
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsUnknown
Founded20141989

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ActiveCampaign

Only in GoToMeeting

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

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EverWebinar

  • Running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were livenot GoToMeeting
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot EverWebinar
  • Client callsnot EverWebinar
  • Training sessionsnot EverWebinar
  • Remote collaborationnot EverWebinar

Where each one falls short

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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

GoToMeeting

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

Pricing, plan by plan

EverWebinar

On request
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 webinar
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Video library
  • Business$199/month
    • API access
    • Dedicated 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 EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.
EverWebinar 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 EverWebinar or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar 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, EverWebinar or GoToMeeting?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EverWebinar and Free for GoToMeeting.
Does EverWebinar or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. 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. EverWebinar starts at On request.
What is EverWebinar best used for?
EverWebinar is most often used for running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live, automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales. Of those, running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live and automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales are not what GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that GoToMeeting cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Windows support, Web support.
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