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WorkCast vs Zoom Webinar

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WorkCast

Webinars

Enterprise webinar and virtual event platform for global reach

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinar logo

Zoom Webinar

Webinars

Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoom Webinar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: WorkCast covers Live webcasting, Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which WorkCast and Zoom Webinar actually diverge.

Attributes where WorkCast and Zoom Webinar differ
AttributeWorkCastZoom Webinar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidDesktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded20072011

Identical on both: 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 WorkCast

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

Only in Zoom Webinar

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Breakout rooms
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

WorkCast

  • Virtual Eventsnot Zoom Webinar
  • Webinarsnot Zoom Webinar
  • Webcastingnot Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar

  • Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot WorkCast
  • Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot WorkCast
  • Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot WorkCast

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zoom Webinar

  • Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
  • Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zoom Webinar

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar review.

Which should you pick?

Choose WorkCast if

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

Choose Zoom Webinar if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom Webinar review

Questions people ask

Is WorkCast or Zoom Webinar better?
Neither clearly leads. WorkCast starts at On request and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, WorkCast or Zoom Webinar?
Zoom Webinar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for WorkCast and Free for Zoom Webinar.
Does WorkCast or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
WorkCast runs on Web, IOS, Android. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use Zoom Webinar for free?
Yes. Zoom Webinar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkCast starts at On request.
What is WorkCast best used for?
WorkCast is most often used for virtual events, webinars, webcasting. Of those, virtual events and webinars are not what Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
What can WorkCast do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
WorkCast covers Live webcasting, On-demand content, Virtual events, Audience engagement. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, IOS 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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