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Goldcast vs Peatix

Goldcast logo

Goldcast

Webinar & Virtual Events

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peatix logo

Peatix

Event Management

Events made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • They diverge on capability: Goldcast covers Virtual events, Peatix covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldcast and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldcast and Peatix differ
AttributeGoldcastPeatix
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20202011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense

Only in Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Ios 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 Peatix
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot Peatix

Peatix

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

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

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

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

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 Peatix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event discovery.
Peatix review

Questions people ask

Is Goldcast or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldcast starts at $1000/month and Peatix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or Peatix?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Goldcast and Free for Peatix.
Does Goldcast or Peatix run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Goldcast starts at $1000/month.
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 Peatix is typically brought in for.
What can Goldcast do that Peatix cannot?
Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Check-in app. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

Source
Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

Source
Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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