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GoToWebinar vs Restream

GoToWebinar logo

GoToWebinar

Webinars

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restream logo

Restream

Webinars

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Restream 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; Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • They diverge on capability: GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Restream covers Multistreaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToWebinar and Restream actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToWebinar and Restream differ
AttributeGoToWebinarRestream
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20032015

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 GoToWebinar

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

Only in Restream

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Worknot Restream
  • Content Creationnot Restream

Restream

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

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

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

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

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 GoToWebinar if

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

Choose Restream if

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToWebinar or Restream better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToWebinar starts at On request and Restream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToWebinar or Restream?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GoToWebinar and Free for Restream.
Does GoToWebinar or Restream run on more platforms?
GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Restream runs on Web.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream 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. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Restream is typically brought in for.
What can GoToWebinar do that Restream cannot?
GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Recording. Both handle Analytics, 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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