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Livestorm vs Panopto

Livestorm logo

Livestorm

Webinars

The video engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Panopto logo

Panopto

Webinars

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Livestorm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: Livestorm covers Browser-based, Panopto covers Video management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Livestorm and Panopto actually diverge.

Attributes where Livestorm and Panopto differ
AttributeLivestormPanopto
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20162007

Identical on both: 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 Livestorm

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

Only in Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • 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 Panopto
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot Panopto

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot Livestorm
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Livestorm if

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

Choose Panopto if

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

Questions people ask

Is Livestorm or Panopto better?
Neither clearly leads. Livestorm starts at Free and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Livestorm or Panopto?
Livestorm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Livestorm and On request for Panopto.
Does Livestorm or Panopto run on more platforms?
Livestorm runs on Web. Panopto runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Livestorm for free?
Yes. Livestorm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Panopto starts at On request.
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 Panopto is typically brought in for.
What can Livestorm do that Panopto cannot?
Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content. Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Livestorm: How much does Livestorm cost?

Livestorm uses a usage-based model where customers purchase yearly attendee credit packs at EUR 2.50 per attendee. One credit is consumed per unique participant per session, regardless of session duration or whether they join live, watch replays, or access on-demand content.

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Panopto: How much does Panopto cost?

Panopto does not publish pricing rates. Instead, each organization receives a custom quote based on unique factors including the number of users, storage needs, integrations required, and deployment model.

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Livestorm: Does Livestorm offer a free trial?

Yes, Livestorm offers a free trial with no credit card required and no installation necessary, allowing users to test the platform before purchasing credits.

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Panopto: What is included in Panopto's base enterprise plan?

The base enterprise plan includes enterprise-scale storage, AI capabilities like search and auto-captions, content creation tools, security and compliance features, LMS integrations, and dedicated implementation support.

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Livestorm: Do Livestorm team members count against credit consumption?

No, team members do not consume credits. Only actual participants (whether attending live sessions, watching replays, or accessing on-demand content) count as 1 credit per session attendance.

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Panopto: Does Panopto offer a free trial?

Panopto offers free product demonstrations for prospective customers, with pricing discussions typically conducted through direct contact with their sales team.

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