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EverWebinar vs Microsoft Teams Live Events

EverWebinar logo

EverWebinar

Software

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Teams Live Events logo

Microsoft Teams Live Events

Software

Enterprise live event and webinar platform by Microsoft

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Teams Live Events 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; Microsoft Teams Live Events teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and Microsoft Teams Live Events actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and Microsoft Teams Live Events differ
AttributeEverWebinarMicrosoft Teams Live Events
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20141975

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 EverWebinar

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

Only in Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Live Q&A
  • Attendee engagement
  • RTMP support
  • Recording
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • SharePoint

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Mac 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 Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot Microsoft Teams Live Events

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • One to many broadcast of company town halls to large internal audiencesnot EverWebinar
  • Streaming an externally produced RTMP feed from a hardware encoder to Teams viewersnot 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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027
  • Microsoft directs users to the separate unified Teams events experience instead
  • Organizers must use the Teams web client to schedule a live event; scheduling is not available in the desktop client
  • Users cannot schedule meetings or live events when offline or running with limited bandwidth
  • Keeping internal broadcast traffic off the corporate network requires an eCDN, either Microsoft's own or a certified partner such as Hive, Kollective or Ramp

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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

Free
  • Microsoft Teams FreeFree
    • Up to 300 participants
    • Live events
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6/month
    • Enhanced live events
    • 10000 attendees
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited events

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 Microsoft Teams Live Events if

  • You need live q&a.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want attendee engagement.
Microsoft Teams Live Events review

Questions people ask

Is EverWebinar or Microsoft Teams Live Events better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar starts at On request and Microsoft Teams Live Events at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EverWebinar or Microsoft Teams Live Events?
Microsoft Teams Live Events has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EverWebinar and Free for Microsoft Teams Live Events.
Does EverWebinar or Microsoft Teams Live Events run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. Microsoft Teams Live Events runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Microsoft Teams Live Events for free?
Yes. Microsoft Teams Live Events 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 Microsoft Teams Live Events is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that Microsoft Teams Live Events cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A, Attendee engagement, RTMP support, Recording. Both handle Windows support, Mac support, Web support.
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