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Kaltura vs Welcome

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinars

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

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: Kaltura no published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials; 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: Kaltura covers Video creation, Welcome covers Immersive event spaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Welcome actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Welcome differ
AttributeKalturaWelcome
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20062020

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 Kaltura

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

Only in Welcome

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • IOS support
  • 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 Welcome
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Welcome

Welcome

  • Virtual Eventsnot Kaltura
  • Enterprise Eventsnot Kaltura
  • Networkingnot Kaltura

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

  • No published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • Pricing is custom per customer with no rate information disclosed publicly

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

Kaltura

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

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 Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura 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 Kaltura or Welcome better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura 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, Kaltura or Welcome?
Kaltura starts at On request and Welcome at On request.
Does Kaltura or Welcome run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Welcome 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 Welcome is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Welcome cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Welcome covers Immersive event spaces, Networking lounges, Breakout sessions, Event analytics. Both handle Salesforce, IOS support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaltura: How much does Kaltura cost?

Kaltura does not publish pricing online. The vendor offers custom pricing based on solutions selected, requiring customers to request quotes or book demos through their website.

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Kaltura: Can I try Kaltura before purchasing?

Kaltura offers free trial access, but specific trial terms, duration, and feature restrictions are not stated on the pricing page. Contact Kaltura to request a trial and learn about specific offerings.

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