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GoToWebinar vs Welcome

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GoToWebinar

Webinars

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Welcome logo

Welcome

Webinars

Enterprise event experience platform for memorable virtual events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; 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: GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Welcome covers Immersive event spaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToWebinar and Welcome actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToWebinar and Welcome differ
AttributeGoToWebinarWelcome
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20032020

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • Constant Contact
  • Windows support

Only in Welcome

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Worknot Welcome
  • Content Creationnot Welcome

Welcome

  • Virtual Eventsnot GoToWebinar
  • Enterprise Eventsnot GoToWebinar
  • Networkingnot 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

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

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

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 GoToWebinar if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want interactive polls.
GoToWebinar 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 GoToWebinar or Welcome better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToWebinar starts at On request and Welcome at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToWebinar or Welcome?
GoToWebinar starts at On request and Welcome at On request.
Does GoToWebinar or Welcome run on more platforms?
GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Welcome runs on Web, IOS, Android.
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 Welcome is typically brought in for.
What can GoToWebinar do that Welcome cannot?
GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Welcome covers Immersive event spaces, Networking lounges, Breakout sessions, Event analytics. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, IOS support, Android support.
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