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GoToMeeting vs Crowdstream

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GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Crowdstream actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Crowdstream differ
AttributeGoToMeetingCrowdstream
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19892019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 GoToMeeting

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

Only in Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot GoToMeeting
  • Content Creationnot 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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom 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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Crowdstream better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Crowdstream?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and On request for Crowdstream.
Does GoToMeeting or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
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 Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Crowdstream cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Both handle Slack, Web support, Android support.
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