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GoToMeeting vs Zoom Webinars

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GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale 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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeGoToMeetingZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded19892011

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

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Client callsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Training sessionsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Remote collaborationnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot GoToMeeting
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot 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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

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 chat.
GoToMeeting review

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Zoom Webinars?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does GoToMeeting or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars 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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Polls and surveys, Q&A. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Microsoft Teams, Web support.
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