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Livestorm vs ClickMeeting

Livestorm logo

Livestorm

Software

The video engagement platform

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Free
Rated
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ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Software

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Livestorm billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period; ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • They diverge on capability: Livestorm covers Browser-based, ClickMeeting covers HD video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Livestorm and ClickMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Livestorm and ClickMeeting differ
AttributeLivestormClickMeeting
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20162010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Livestorm

  • Browser-based
  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Engagement tools
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Pipedrive

Only in ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Recording
  • Attendee management
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Livestorm

  • Running live and on demand webinars from the browsernot ClickMeeting
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot ClickMeeting

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Livestorm
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Livestorm

Where each one falls short

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

Livestorm

  • Billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period
  • Cost therefore scales with audience rather than being a flat subscription, so a successful webinar is a larger bill
  • The Pro plan caps sessions at 4 hours, and 12 hour sessions require Enterprise
  • Live attendees are capped at 3,000 per event on both published plans
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not published

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Livestorm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 20 minutes
    • 10 attendees
    • Unlimited events
  • Pro$99/month
    • 4 hours
    • 100 attendees
    • Custom branding
  • Business$299/month
    • 4 hours
    • 500 attendees
    • Advanced features

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Livestorm if

  • You need browser-based.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live webinars.

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want screen sharing.

Questions people ask

Is Livestorm or ClickMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Livestorm starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Livestorm or ClickMeeting?
Livestorm starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free.
Does Livestorm or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
Livestorm runs on Web. ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Livestorm for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Livestorm best used for?
Livestorm is most often used for running live and on demand webinars from the browser, hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pages. Of those, running live and on demand webinars from the browser and hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pages are not what ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Livestorm do that ClickMeeting cannot?
Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content. ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Both handle Salesforce, Zapier, Web support.

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