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Bizzabo vs Goldcast

Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Webinars

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Goldcast logo

Goldcast

Webinars

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: Bizzabo covers Event registration, Goldcast covers Virtual events.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bizzabo and Goldcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Bizzabo and Goldcast differ
AttributeBizzaboGoldcast
Starting price$499/month$1000/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20122020

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Bizzabo

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Bizzabo

  • Event planningnot Goldcast
  • Ticket salesnot Goldcast
  • Attendee managementnot Goldcast
  • Virtual eventsnot Goldcast
  • Event marketingnot Goldcast

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Bizzabo
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot Bizzabo

Where each one falls short

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

Bizzabo

  • High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
  • Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
  • Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
  • Website builder has limited assets and customization options

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Bizzabo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
Bizzabo review

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is Bizzabo or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Goldcast?
Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does Bizzabo or Goldcast run on more platforms?
Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android. Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Bizzabo best used for?
Bizzabo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can Bizzabo do that Goldcast cannot?
Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?

Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.

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Goldcast: How much does Goldcast cost?

Goldcast publishes no prices. Its pricing page lists four options, Content Lab, Recording Studio, Digital Events and a Custom bundle, and routes every one of them to a demo request rather than a rate.

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Bizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?

The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.

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Goldcast: Can I try Goldcast for free?

Goldcast offers a free start on Content Lab only, its content repurposing product. The Recording Studio and Digital Events products require contacting the team.

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Bizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?

Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.

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Bizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?

Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.

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