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GoToMeeting vs Restream

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restream logo

Restream

Webinars

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Restream covers Multistreaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Restream actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Restream differ
AttributeGoToMeetingRestream
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19892015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook
  • Google Calendar

Only in Restream

  • Multistreaming
  • Live studio
  • Chat aggregation
  • Analytics
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Recording
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

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

Restream

  • Streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platformsnot GoToMeeting
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot 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

Restream

  • The free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • Simultaneous destinations are rationed tightly, at 2 on free, 3 on Standard and 5 on Professional
  • Recording storage is 15 days on free and Standard, rising to 30 only on Professional
  • Reaching 8 destinations costs $199 a month on the Business plan
  • Resolution is not the differentiator, since every tier including free offers 4K, so the plans sell reach and retention instead

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

Restream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Stream to 2 channels simultaneously
    • Includes Restream branding
  • Standard$19/month
    • Stream to 3 channels
    • No Restream branding
    • Guest channel support
  • Professional$49/month
    • Stream to 5 channels in Full HD 1080p
    • 4K recording capability
    • Dual format streaming (vertical and horizontal)
  • Business$239/month
    • Stream to 8 channels
    • Website player supporting 1,000 viewers
    • 2 included team seats with co-producer mode

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 Restream if

  • You need multistreaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live studio.
Restream review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Restream better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Restream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Restream?
GoToMeeting starts at Free and Restream at Free.
Does GoToMeeting or Restream run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Restream runs on Web.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Restream is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Restream cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Chat, Virtual background. Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Analytics. Both handle Recording, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Restream: How much does Restream cost?

Restream offers a free tier at $0/month, plus paid plans at $19/month (Standard), $49/month (Professional), and $239/month (Business). Enterprise pricing is available for media and corporate teams.

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Restream: Do I get a discount for annual billing?

Yes, Restream offers a 20% discount for annual commitments versus monthly billing on all paid tiers.

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Restream: How much does it cost to add team members?

Additional team seats are available at $25/seat/month for most tiers on Restream.

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Restream: What is the difference between the tiers?

Free tier streams to 2 channels with Restream branding. Standard streams to 3 channels ($19). Professional supports 5 channels with 1080p and 4K ($49). Business supports 8 channels with website player for 1,000 viewers ($239).

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