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Livestorm vs Whereby

Livestorm logo

Livestorm

Webinars

The video engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whereby logo

Whereby

Telecommunications

No downloads, no logins - just video meetings that work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Whereby no breakout rooms, polls, or whiteboard tools
  • They diverge on capability: Livestorm covers Browser-based, Whereby covers Browser-based meetings.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Livestorm and Whereby actually diverge.

Attributes where Livestorm and Whereby differ
AttributeLivestormWhereby
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
CategoryWebinarsTelecommunications
Founded20162013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Pipedrive

Only in Whereby

  • Browser-based meetings
  • No downloads required
  • Personal room URLs
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Trello

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • 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 Whereby
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot Whereby

Whereby

  • Client meetingsnot Livestorm
  • Remote consultationsnot Livestorm
  • Team standupsnot Livestorm
  • Webinarsnot 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

Whereby

  • No breakout rooms, polls, or whiteboard tools
  • Hard cap of 200 participants and performance drops with groups of 12+
  • No phone dial-in option for participants without internet
  • Occasional connectivity issues and laggy screen sharing reported

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

Whereby

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 meeting room
    • 100 participants
    • Screen sharing
  • Pro$6.99/month
    • 3 meeting rooms
    • Custom branding
    • Recording
  • Business$11.99/month
    • Unlimited rooms
    • SSO
    • Analytics

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 Whereby if

  • You need browser-based meetings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want no downloads required.
Whereby review

Questions people ask

Is Livestorm or Whereby better?
Neither clearly leads. Livestorm starts at Free and Whereby at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Livestorm or Whereby?
Livestorm starts at Free and Whereby at Free.
Does Livestorm or Whereby run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Whereby is typically brought in for.
What can Livestorm do that Whereby cannot?
Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content. Whereby covers Browser-based meetings, No downloads required, Personal room URLs, Screen sharing. Both handle HubSpot, Slack, 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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Whereby: Does Whereby require software downloads?

No. Whereby is browser-based and requires no downloads or complex configuration. Participants join via a simple link without needing to install software.

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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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Whereby: What is Whereby's pricing model?

Whereby offers a free-forever plan and paid plans starting at $5.82/month when billed annually. Whereby does not offer a free trial.

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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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