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Goldcast vs GoToWebinar

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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToWebinar logo

GoToWebinar

Software

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page; GoToWebinar listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Goldcast covers Virtual events, GoToWebinar covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldcast and GoToWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldcast and GoToWebinar differ
AttributeGoldcastGoToWebinar
Starting price$1000/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20202003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Goldcast

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

Only in GoToWebinar

  • High-quality video
  • Interactive polls
  • Attendee management
  • Automatic recording
  • Constant Contact
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Goldcast

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

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Worknot Goldcast
  • Content Creationnot Goldcast

Where each one falls short

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

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

GoToWebinar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

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

GoToWebinar

On request
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Plus$199/month
    • All Professional features
    • Up to 3000 attendees
  • Premier$349/month
    • Custom branding
    • Up to 10000 attendees

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldcast if

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

Choose GoToWebinar if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want interactive polls.
GoToWebinar review

Questions people ask

Is Goldcast or GoToWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldcast starts at $1000/month and GoToWebinar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or GoToWebinar?
Goldcast starts at $1000/month and GoToWebinar at On request.
Does Goldcast or GoToWebinar run on more platforms?
Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android. GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Goldcast best used for?
Goldcast is most often used for running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing, repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content. Of those, running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing and repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content are not what GoToWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can Goldcast do that GoToWebinar cannot?
Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo.
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