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Livestorm vs Webex Events

Livestorm logo

Livestorm

Webinars

The video engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinars

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

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; Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Livestorm covers Browser-based, Webex Events covers Webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Livestorm and Webex Events actually diverge.

Attributes where Livestorm and Webex Events differ
AttributeLivestormWebex Events
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20161984

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
  • Zapier
  • Pipedrive

Only in Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Engagement tools
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • 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 Webex Events
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot Webex Events

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot Livestorm
  • In-person event registration and check-innot Livestorm
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Livestorm
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Livestorm
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Livestorm
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot 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

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

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

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.

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 Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events review

Questions people ask

Is Livestorm or Webex Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Livestorm starts at Free and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Livestorm or Webex Events?
Livestorm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Livestorm and On request for Webex Events.
Does Livestorm or Webex Events run on more platforms?
Livestorm runs on Web. Webex Events runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Livestorm for free?
Yes. Livestorm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webex Events 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 Webex Events is typically brought in for.
What can Livestorm do that Webex Events cannot?
Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Analytics. Both handle Engagement tools, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack.

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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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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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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