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Peatix vs Zoom Webinars

Peatix logo

Peatix

Software

Events made easy

From
Free
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

  • Only Peatix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure; 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: Peatix covers Ticketing, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Peatix and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributePeatixZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Peatix

  • Ticketing
  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook

Only in Zoom Webinars

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Peatix

  • 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 Peatix
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot Peatix

Where each one falls short

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

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

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

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Peatix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want event discovery.
Peatix 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 Peatix or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. Peatix starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Peatix or Zoom Webinars?
Peatix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peatix and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does Peatix or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
Peatix runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Peatix for free?
Yes. Peatix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
What is Peatix best used for?
Peatix 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 Peatix do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
Peatix covers Ticketing, Event discovery, Community building, Check-in app. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

Source
Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

Source
Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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