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Microsoft Teams Live Events vs WorkCast

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Microsoft Teams Live Events

Webinars

Enterprise live event and webinar platform by Microsoft

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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WorkCast

Webinars

Enterprise webinar and virtual event platform for global reach

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Teams Live Events has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft Teams Live Events teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027; WorkCast listed on UK G-Cloud 14, the WorkCast Corporation's own Virtual Events pricing document offers a 14-day free trial covering the Lite and Pro licence tiers of the WorkCast platform
  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A, WorkCast covers Live webcasting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft Teams Live Events and WorkCast actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Teams Live Events and WorkCast differ
AttributeMicrosoft Teams Live EventsWorkCast
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19752007

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Live Q&A
  • Attendee engagement
  • RTMP support
  • Recording
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • SharePoint

Only in WorkCast

  • Live webcasting
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual events
  • Audience engagement
  • Multi-language support
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • One to many broadcast of company town halls to large internal audiencesnot WorkCast
  • Streaming an externally produced RTMP feed from a hardware encoder to Teams viewersnot WorkCast

WorkCast

  • Virtual Eventsnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Webinarsnot Microsoft Teams Live Events
  • Webcastingnot Microsoft Teams Live Events

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft Teams Live Events

  • Teams live events retired on June 30, 2026, and only events scheduled before that date remain supported through February 28, 2027
  • Microsoft directs users to the separate unified Teams events experience instead
  • Organizers must use the Teams web client to schedule a live event; scheduling is not available in the desktop client
  • Users cannot schedule meetings or live events when offline or running with limited bandwidth
  • Keeping internal broadcast traffic off the corporate network requires an eCDN, either Microsoft's own or a certified partner such as Hive, Kollective or Ramp

WorkCast

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14, the WorkCast Corporation's own Virtual Events pricing document offers a 14-day free trial covering the Lite and Pro licence tiers of the WorkCast platform

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft Teams Live Events

Free
  • Microsoft Teams FreeFree
    • Up to 300 participants
    • Live events
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6/month
    • Enhanced live events
    • 10000 attendees
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited events

WorkCast

On request
  • Professional$499/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Custom branding
    • Analytics dashboard
  • Business$999/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Multi-language support
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Dedicated success manager
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft Teams Live Events if

  • You need live q&a.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want attendee engagement.
Microsoft Teams Live Events review

Choose WorkCast if

  • You need live webcasting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
WorkCast review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Teams Live Events or WorkCast better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Teams Live Events starts at Free and WorkCast at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Teams Live Events or WorkCast?
Microsoft Teams Live Events has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft Teams Live Events and On request for WorkCast.
Does Microsoft Teams Live Events or WorkCast run on more platforms?
Microsoft Teams Live Events runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. WorkCast runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Microsoft Teams Live Events for free?
Yes. Microsoft Teams Live Events has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkCast starts at On request.
What is Microsoft Teams Live Events best used for?
Microsoft Teams Live Events is most often used for one to many broadcast of company town halls to large internal audiences, streaming an externally produced rtmp feed from a hardware encoder to teams viewers. Of those, one to many broadcast of company town halls to large internal audiences and streaming an externally produced rtmp feed from a hardware encoder to teams viewers are not what WorkCast is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Teams Live Events do that WorkCast cannot?
Microsoft Teams Live Events covers Live Q&A, Attendee engagement, RTMP support, Recording. WorkCast covers Live webcasting, On-demand content, Virtual events, Audience engagement. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkCast: What are the base pricing tiers for Workcast?

Workcast's Business Plan starts at £95 per month with 2 users and up to 1,000 registrations per month. Business Pro is available on request for 5 users, and Enterprise plans are custom-priced based on your requirements.

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WorkCast: What is the contract length for Workcast subscriptions?

All plans require a 12-month subscription term, though monthly payment options are available within that commitment.

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WorkCast: Does Workcast offer a free trial?

Yes, Workcast provides a 14-day free trial that allows you to experiment with the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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WorkCast: What support do I get with my Workcast plan?

All plans include dedicated onboarding, self-service resources, a learning portal, and 24/5 live support. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated account manager with regular scheduled meetings.

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WorkCast: Is there a pay-as-you-go option for one-time webinars?

Yes, Workcast offers a pay-per-use managed service option for single webinars in addition to their subscription plans.

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