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Goldcast vs vFairs

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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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vFairs

Software

Virtual and hybrid events made easy

From
$5000/event
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; vFairs the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • They diverge on capability: Goldcast covers Virtual events, vFairs covers 3D virtual venues.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldcast and vFairs actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldcast and vFairs differ
AttributeGoldcastvFairs
Starting price$1000/month$5000/event
Founded20202016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Analytics
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • Marketo
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase

Only in vFairs

  • 3D virtual venues
  • Virtual booths
  • Live chat
  • Webinar rooms
  • Gamification
  • Zoom
  • Workday
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • 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 vFairs
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot vFairs

vFairs

  • Running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor boothsnot Goldcast
  • Hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor hallsnot 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

vFairs

  • The pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • Extra sessions, extra booths, accessibility features, expanded attendee capacity and managed services are all sold as paid add-ons rather than included
  • Licences are sold annually rather than per single event

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

vFairs

$5000/event
  • Basic$5000/event
    • 3D venue
    • Virtual booths
    • Webinar rooms
  • Professional$10000/event
    • Custom design
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$20000/event
    • Full customization
    • API integration
    • Dedicated support

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 vFairs if

  • You need 3d virtual venues.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual booths.
vFairs review

Questions people ask

Is Goldcast or vFairs better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldcast starts at $1000/month and vFairs at $5000/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or vFairs?
Goldcast starts at $1000/month and vFairs at $5000/event.
Does Goldcast or vFairs run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 vFairs is typically brought in for.
What can Goldcast do that vFairs cannot?
Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, Analytics, CRM integration. vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Virtual booths, Live chat, Webinar rooms. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support, Ios support.
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