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Run The World vs WorkCast

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Run The World

Webinars

Interactive virtual events platform

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 Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.; 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: Run The World covers Speed networking, WorkCast covers Live webcasting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Run The World and WorkCast actually diverge.

Attributes where Run The World and WorkCast differ
AttributeRun The WorldWorkCast
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20182007

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Run The World

  • Speed networking
  • Roundtables
  • Virtual expo
  • Live streaming
  • Social lounge
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Only in WorkCast

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Run The World

  • Event planningnot WorkCast
  • Ticket salesnot WorkCast
  • Attendee managementnot WorkCast
  • Virtual eventsnot WorkCast
  • Event marketingnot WorkCast

WorkCast

  • Virtual Eventsnot Run The World
  • Webinarsnot Run The World
  • Webcastingnot Run The World

Where each one falls short

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

Run The World

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.

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

Run The World

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 50 attendees
    • Basic features
    • 1-hour events
  • Pro$149/month
    • 500 attendees
    • Speed networking
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Expo hall
    • API access

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 Run The World if

  • You need speed networking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want roundtables.
Run The World 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 Run The World or WorkCast better?
Neither clearly leads. Run The World 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, Run The World or WorkCast?
Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Run The World and On request for WorkCast.
Does Run The World or WorkCast run on more platforms?
Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android. WorkCast runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Run The World for free?
Yes. Run The World has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkCast starts at On request.
What is Run The World best used for?
Run The World is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what WorkCast is typically brought in for.
What can Run The World do that WorkCast cannot?
Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. WorkCast covers Live webcasting, On-demand content, Virtual events, Audience engagement. Both handle Web support, Android 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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