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GoToMeeting vs Crowdcast

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crowdcast logo

Crowdcast

Webinar & Virtual Events

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Crowdcast exceeding the plan's attendee limit costs $0.15 per extra live attendee, so an unexpectedly popular session bills on the spot
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Crowdcast covers Live streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Crowdcast actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Crowdcast differ
AttributeGoToMeetingCrowdcast
Starting priceFree$49/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19892015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Crowdcast

  • Live streaming
  • Q&A sessions
  • Polls
  • Multi-speaker
  • Replay library
  • Zapier
  • ConvertKit
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Crowdcast
  • Client callsnot Crowdcast
  • Training sessionsnot Crowdcast
  • Remote collaborationnot Crowdcast

Crowdcast

  • Hosting live webinars and interactive Q and A sessionsnot GoToMeeting
  • Running paid online events with registrationnot GoToMeeting

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

Crowdcast

  • Exceeding the plan's attendee limit costs $0.15 per extra live attendee, so an unexpectedly popular session bills on the spot
  • Session length is capped by plan, at 2 hours on Lite, 4 on Pro and 6 on Business
  • Team seats are tightly limited, at 1 on Lite and 2 on Pro, with additional seats at $29 each
  • Studio storage is capped at 1 GB on Lite and 5 GB on Pro
  • The 14 day trial allows 10 live attendees and 60 minute sessions, which is short of any real event

Pricing, plan by plan

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Crowdcast

$49/month
  • Lite$49/month
    • 50 live attendees
    • 2-hour sessions
    • Basic features
  • Pro$89/month
    • 100 attendees
    • 4-hour sessions
    • Custom branding
  • Business$195/month
    • 500 attendees
    • Multi-day events
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Crowdcast if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You also want q&a sessions.
Crowdcast review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Crowdcast better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Crowdcast at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Crowdcast?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and $49/month for Crowdcast.
Does GoToMeeting or Crowdcast run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Crowdcast runs on Web.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdcast starts at $49/month.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Crowdcast is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Crowdcast cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. Both handle Web support.
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