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GoToMeeting vs Welcome

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Welcome logo

Welcome

Webinars

Enterprise event experience platform for memorable virtual events

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; Welcome the Internet Archive's capture of Welcome's homepage on 3 January 2021 confirmed its virtual events platform is sold only via 'Book a demo', with no price figure published, only customer case metrics (an average NPS score of 92 cited for one client).
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Welcome covers Immersive event spaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Welcome actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Welcome differ
AttributeGoToMeetingWelcome
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19892020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Welcome

  • Immersive event spaces
  • Networking lounges
  • Breakout sessions
  • Event analytics
  • White-label options
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Okta

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 Welcome
  • Client callsnot Welcome
  • Training sessionsnot Welcome
  • Remote collaborationnot Welcome

Welcome

  • Virtual Eventsnot GoToMeeting
  • Enterprise Eventsnot GoToMeeting
  • Networkingnot 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

Welcome

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Welcome's homepage on 3 January 2021 confirmed its virtual events platform is sold only via 'Book a demo', with no price figure published, only customer case metrics (an average NPS score of 92 cited for one client).

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

Welcome

On request
  • Professional$999/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Custom event spaces
    • Basic analytics
  • Business$2499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced customization
    • Networking features
  • Enterprise$4999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • White-label solution
    • 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 Welcome if

  • You need immersive event spaces.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking lounges.
Welcome review

Questions people ask

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