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GoToWebinar vs Zoom Webinars

GoToWebinar logo

GoToWebinar

Webinars

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

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On request
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Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Webinars

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

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On request
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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; Zoom Webinars exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • They diverge on capability: GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where GoToWebinar and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeGoToWebinarZoom Webinars
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebCloud-based SaaS
Founded20032011

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
  • Constant Contact

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • 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 Zoom Webinars
  • Content Creationnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Interactive webinarsnot GoToWebinar
  • Virtual events with multiple sessionsnot GoToWebinar
  • Ticketed eventsnot GoToWebinar
  • Hybrid event hostingnot GoToWebinar
  • Networking eventsnot 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

Zoom Webinars

  • Exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • Multiple webinar tiers exist but costs not specified online
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing quotes

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

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.

Choose Zoom Webinars if

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToWebinar or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToWebinar starts at On request and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToWebinar or Zoom Webinars?
GoToWebinar starts at On request and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does GoToWebinar or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can GoToWebinar do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoom Webinars: What are Zoom Webinars pricing tiers?

Zoom's webinar pricing is not publicly displayed on the pricing page. Customers must contact Zoom sales directly or log into their account to view available plans and rates.

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Zoom Webinars: Does Zoom offer a free webinar plan?

No pricing or trial information is visible on Zoom's public pricing page. Contact Zoom sales to learn about trial options and starter plans for webinars.

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