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GoToMeeting vs EverWebinar

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EverWebinar logo

EverWebinar

Software

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
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; EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and EverWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and EverWebinar differ
AttributeGoToMeetingEverWebinar
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19892014

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 EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ActiveCampaign

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

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

EverWebinar

  • Running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were livenot GoToMeeting
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot 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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

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

EverWebinar

On request
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 webinar
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Video library
  • Business$199/month
    • API access
    • Dedicated 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 EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.
EverWebinar review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or EverWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and EverWebinar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or EverWebinar?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and On request for EverWebinar.
Does GoToMeeting or EverWebinar run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EverWebinar 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 EverWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that EverWebinar cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Both handle Web support, Windows support.
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