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Zoom Webinars vs Goldcast

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Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, Goldcast covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zoom Webinars and Goldcast differ
AttributeZoom WebinarsGoldcast
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Zoom Webinars

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

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • 6sense
  • Demandbase
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • 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 Goldcast
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot Goldcast

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Zoom Webinars
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot 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

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is Zoom Webinars or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoom Webinars starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zoom Webinars or Goldcast?
Zoom Webinars starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does Zoom Webinars or Goldcast run on more platforms?
Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS. Goldcast 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 Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can Zoom Webinars do that Goldcast cannot?
Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot.
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