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GoToWebinar vs Anchorfree

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GoToWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

Anchorfree

Webinar & Virtual Events

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Anchorfree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoToWebinar listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited; Anchorfree the vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account
  • They diverge on capability: GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Anchorfree covers Live streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToWebinar and Anchorfree actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToWebinar and Anchorfree differ
AttributeGoToWebinarAnchorfree
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20032017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 GoToWebinar

  • High-quality video
  • Interactive polls
  • Attendee management
  • Automatic recording
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Constant Contact

Only in Anchorfree

  • Live streaming
  • Audience management
  • Recording
  • Multi-platform delivery
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Anchorfree

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GoToWebinar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited

Anchorfree

  • The vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account

Pricing, plan by plan

GoToWebinar

On request
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Plus$199/month
    • All Professional features
    • Up to 3000 attendees
  • Premier$349/month
    • Custom branding
    • Up to 10000 attendees

Anchorfree

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic streaming
    • Limited audience
  • Professional$49/month
    • Advanced features
    • Larger audience
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose GoToWebinar if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want interactive polls.
GoToWebinar review

Choose Anchorfree if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want audience management.
Anchorfree review

Questions people ask

Is GoToWebinar or Anchorfree better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToWebinar starts at On request and Anchorfree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToWebinar or Anchorfree?
Anchorfree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GoToWebinar and Free for Anchorfree.
Does GoToWebinar or Anchorfree run on more platforms?
GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Anchorfree runs on Web.
Can I use Anchorfree for free?
Yes. Anchorfree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoToWebinar starts at On request.
What is GoToWebinar best used for?
GoToWebinar is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can GoToWebinar do that Anchorfree cannot?
GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Recording, Multi-platform delivery. Both handle Analytics, Web support.
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