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eWebinar vs GoToMeeting

eWebinar logo

eWebinar

Software

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

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: 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.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eWebinar and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where eWebinar and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeeWebinarGoToMeeting
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20161989

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 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

On request
  • Professional$99/month
    • Up to 3 webinars
    • Lead scoring
  • Business$249/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Advanced automation
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Custom integrations
    • 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 eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.
eWebinar 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 eWebinar or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. eWebinar 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, eWebinar or GoToMeeting?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for eWebinar and Free for GoToMeeting.
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 GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eWebinar starts at On request.
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.
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