Head-to-head · Webinar Software
LiveWebinar vs Zoom Webinars
LiveWebinar leads on 2 checks, Zoom Webinars on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLiveWebinar · 8.2/10
- Free planonly LiveWebinar
LiveWebinar scores higher on our rubric for webinar software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #19.
LiveWebinar offers free plan; Zoom Webinars doesn't. LiveWebinar leads on attendee limit: 1000 attendees versus 500 attendees.
LiveWebinar is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage. Zoom Webinars is the better fit for very large webinar audiences.
- LiveWebinar fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage
- Zoom Webinars fits best
Very large webinar audiences
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Side by side
| Feature | LiveWebinar 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Zoom Webinars 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #14 in Webinar Software | #19 in Webinar Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing broad coverage | Very large webinar audiences |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 700+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LiveWebinar 5/5 · Zoom Webinars 5/5 | ||
| Session recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated webinars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registration pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polls and Q&A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Attendee limit | 1000 attendees (best) | 500 attendees |
| Webinar modes | Live automated and on-demand | Live automated and on-demand |
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| Our verdict | LiveWebinar is cloud-based software for live webinars, online meetings, automated and evergreen events, and on-demand content. It is designed for businesses, educators, marketers, and event organizers that need audience interaction,… Read the review → |
Zoom Webinars is designed for businesses, educators, and organizations that broadcast presentations to large audiences. It supports live webinar broadcasting, prerecorded Simulive presentations, and on-demand recordings, giving teams… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LiveWebinar — where it wins
- Free plan includes registration, polls, surveys, and whiteboard tools
- Supports live, automated, evergreen, and on-demand webinar formats
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, API, and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 5 attendees and 45-minute meetings
- Basic requires an add-on for automated webinars
- Some paid tiers show attendee capacity of up to 25
Zoom Webinars — where it wins
- Supports live, Simulive, and on-demand webinar formats
- Audience capacity can reach up to 1,000,000 attendees
- Includes CRM, marketing, registration, and engagement reporting tools
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $79 per month on monthly billing
- Capacity and plan details vary by selected webinar license
- Advanced capabilities may require choosing the right license tier
- LiveWebinar8.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible webinar platform with a useful free plan and wide feature coverage.
Visit LiveWebinarFull verdict → - Zoom Webinars7.7/10 · Paid
A strong fit for very large webinars, with broad engagement and CRM tools.
Visit Zoom WebinarsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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