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eWebinar vs GoToMeeting

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eWebinar

Webinars

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

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Free
Rated
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GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eWebinar and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where eWebinar and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeeWebinarGoToMeeting
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20161989

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 eWebinar

  • Evergreen webinars
  • Live-like automation
  • Lead scoring
  • Integrations
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier

Only in GoToMeeting

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

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

eWebinar

  • Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot GoToMeeting
  • Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

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

Where each one falls short

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

eWebinar

  • The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
  • Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
  • Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
  • Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
  • Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
  • The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
  • Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
  • The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
  • Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate

GoToMeeting

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

Pricing, plan by plan

eWebinar

Free
  • Level 1$99/month
    • Up to 1 active eWebinar
    • 1,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 2$199/month
    • Up to 5 active eWebinars
    • 3,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 3$299/month
    • Up to 15 active eWebinars
    • 5,000 registrants per month
    • Additional eWebinars at $15 per month each
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom active eWebinars
    • Custom registrant limits
    • Enterprise-level features, integrations, and security

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 eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.

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.

Questions people ask

Is eWebinar or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. eWebinar starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eWebinar or GoToMeeting?
eWebinar starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free.
Does eWebinar or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
eWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use eWebinar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is eWebinar best used for?
eWebinar is most often used for turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat, evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions. Of those, turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat and evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions are not what GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can eWebinar do that GoToMeeting cannot?
eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Live-like automation, Lead scoring, Integrations. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Windows support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eWebinar: Does eWebinar offer a free trial?

Yes. eWebinar offers a 14-day free trial with no plan selection required. Users can test the platform before committing to a paid subscription.

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eWebinar: Can I cancel eWebinar anytime?

Yes. eWebinar allows cancellation of subscriptions at any time. Customers are not locked into long-term contracts.

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eWebinar: Do eWebinar pricing levels auto-adjust based on usage?

Yes. eWebinar's pricing model automatically adjusts based on active eWebinars. The three published tiers support 1, 5, and 15 active eWebinars respectively, with additional eWebinars available at $15 per month each in the Level 3 tier.

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