Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Zoom Webinars vs Crowdstream
Zoom Webinars
Webinar & Virtual Events
Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Crowdstream
Webinar & Virtual Events
Virtual event and audience engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zoom Webinars and Crowdstream actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zoom Webinars | Crowdstream |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Cloud-based SaaS | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).
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 Zoom Webinars
- Attendee registration
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Polls and surveys
- Q&A
- Breakout rooms
- Recording
- Marketo
Only in Crowdstream
- Audience engagement
- Networking tools
- Sponsor booths
- Custom branding
- Zapier
- Slack
Both cover
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- IOS support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Zoom Webinars
- Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot Crowdstream
- Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot Crowdstream
Crowdstream
- Professional Worknot Zoom Webinars
- Content Creationnot Zoom Webinars
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Crowdstream
Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Zoom Webinars
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.
Crowdstream
On request- Starter$599/month
- Up to 1000 attendees
- Basic features
- Growth$1499/month
- Up to 5000 attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$2999/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom support
Which should you pick?
Choose Zoom Webinars if
- You need attendee registration.
- You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
- You also want hd video.
Choose Crowdstream if
- You need audience engagement.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want networking tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Zoom Webinars or Crowdstream better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zoom Webinars starts at On request and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zoom Webinars or Crowdstream?
- Zoom Webinars starts at On request and Crowdstream at On request.
- Does Zoom Webinars or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
- Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS. Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Zoom Webinars best used for?
- Zoom Webinars is most often used for large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees, multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences. Of those, large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees and multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences are not what Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
- What can Zoom Webinars do that Crowdstream cannot?
- Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, IOS support.