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ON24 vs Zoom Webinars

ON24 logo

ON24

Software

The digital engagement platform

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ON24 the Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: ON24 covers Live webinars, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ON24 and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where ON24 and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeON24Zoom Webinars
Starting price$2000/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded19982011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ON24

  • Live webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Engagement hub
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Content hubs
  • Eloqua
  • Adobe
  • Ios support

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ON24

  • Event planningnot Zoom Webinars
  • Ticket salesnot Zoom Webinars
  • Attendee managementnot Zoom Webinars
  • Virtual eventsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Event marketingnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot ON24
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot ON24

Where each one falls short

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

ON24

  • The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

Pricing, plan by plan

ON24

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Webinars
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$4000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$8000/month
    • Full platform
    • AI insights
    • Dedicated success manager

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ON24 if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
ON24 review

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is ON24 or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. ON24 starts at $2000/month and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ON24 or Zoom Webinars?
ON24 starts at $2000/month and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does ON24 or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
ON24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
What is ON24 best used for?
ON24 is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can ON24 do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Web support.
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