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Kaltura vs Bizzabo

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Software

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Software

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request; Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • They diverge on capability: Kaltura covers Video creation, Bizzabo covers Event registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Bizzabo actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Bizzabo differ
AttributeKalturaBizzabo
Starting priceOn request$499/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062012

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Windows support

Only in Bizzabo

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Bizzabo
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Bizzabo

Bizzabo

  • Event planningnot Kaltura
  • Ticket salesnot Kaltura
  • Attendee managementnot Kaltura
  • Virtual eventsnot Kaltura
  • Event marketingnot Kaltura

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

Bizzabo

  • High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
  • Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
  • Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
  • Website builder has limited assets and customization options

Pricing, plan by plan

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura review

Choose Bizzabo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
Bizzabo review

Questions people ask

Is Kaltura or Bizzabo better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura starts at On request and Bizzabo at $499/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Bizzabo?
Kaltura starts at On request and Bizzabo at $499/month.
Does Kaltura or Bizzabo run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Kaltura best used for?
Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Bizzabo is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Bizzabo cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Interactive content, Mobile apps. Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?

Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.

Source
Bizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?

The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.

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Bizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?

Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.

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Bizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?

Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.

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