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Zoom Webinars vs GoToMeeting

Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Webinar & Virtual Events

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zoom Webinars and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeZoom WebinarsGoToMeeting
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20111989

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo

Only in GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Windows 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 GoToMeeting
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Client callsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Training sessionsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Remote collaborationnot 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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chat.
GoToMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Zoom Webinars or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoom Webinars starts at On request and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zoom Webinars or GoToMeeting?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Zoom Webinars and Free for GoToMeeting.
Does Zoom Webinars or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
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 GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Zoom Webinars do that GoToMeeting cannot?
Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Polls and surveys, Q&A. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Microsoft Teams, Windows support.
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