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Restream vs Zoom Webinars

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Restream

Software

Multistream to 30+ platforms

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 Restream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream; 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: Restream covers Multistreaming, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Restream and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeRestreamZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud-based SaaS
Founded20152011

Identical on both: 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 Restream

  • Multistreaming
  • Live studio
  • Chat aggregation
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • OBS

Only in Zoom Webinars

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Recording
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Restream

  • Streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platformsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

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

Where each one falls short

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

Restream

  • The free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • Simultaneous destinations are rationed tightly, at 2 on free, 3 on Standard and 5 on Professional
  • Recording storage is 15 days on free and Standard, rising to 30 only on Professional
  • Reaching 8 destinations costs $199 a month on the Business plan
  • Resolution is not the differentiator, since every tier including free offers 4K, so the plans sell reach and retention instead

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

Restream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 channels
    • Restream branding
    • Basic features
  • Standard$19/month
    • 7 channels
    • No branding
    • Recording
  • Professional$49/month
    • 8+ channels
    • Custom graphics
    • Analytics

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Restream if

  • You need multistreaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live studio.
Restream 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 Restream or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. Restream 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, Restream or Zoom Webinars?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Restream and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does Restream or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
Restream runs on Web. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
What is Restream best used for?
Restream is most often used for streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms, running live shows with guests and recording the output. Of those, streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms and running live shows with guests and recording the output are not what Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can Restream do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, YouTube. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Recording, Web support.
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