Webinars & Events

Webinar platforms, virtual event tools, and podcast recording.

13 tools reviewed

Zoom Events

Zoom event platform for hosting webinars, virtual conferences, and hybrid events.

From $99/mo per license (webinar) / Events from $149/mo

Livestorm

Browser-based webinar and virtual event platform with built-in engagement and automation.

Pro: annual attendee-credit packs from $1,000/yr for 400 attendees (EUR 2.50/attendee shown in Europe) / Enterprise custom (free trial, no free plan)

Demio

Marketing-focused webinar platform designed for lead generation and audience engagement.

Starter $45/mo yearly ($63 monthly, 1 host) / Growth from $80/host/mo yearly ($117 monthly) / Premium from $196/host/mo yearly

BigMarker

Webinar and virtual event platform supporting live, automated, and hybrid event formats.

From $99/mo / Custom enterprise pricing

ON24

Enterprise digital engagement platform for webinars, virtual events, and content experiences. Owned by Cvent since April 1, 2026.

Enterprise custom pricing

Hopin

Virtual event platform for conferences, expos, and networking events, now sold as RingCentral Events.

30-day free trial / Events Pro from $99 per organizer/mo / two higher plans

StreamYard

Browser-based live streaming studio for webinars, podcasts, and social media broadcasts.

Free / Core $44.99/mo monthly ($35.99 yearly) / Advanced $88.99/mo monthly ($68.99 yearly) / Business plans via sales

Riverside.fm

Studio-quality recording and streaming platform for podcasters, creators, and event producers.

Free / Pro $29/mo monthly ($24 annual) / Grow $39 ($34) / Webinar $99 ($79) / Business custom

Goldcast

B2B event platform designed for marketers to run engaging digital events tied to pipeline. Owned by Cvent since December 2025.

Airmeet

Virtual event platform with social lounge networking and interactive engagement features.

Premium Webinars from $167/mo billed yearly ($199 monthly) / Events custom / Managed Events from $4,999 / Agency custom (free trial, no free plan)

Restream

Multi-platform live streaming service that broadcasts to 30+ social media destinations simultaneously.

Free / Standard $19/mo / Professional $49/mo / Business $239/mo (monthly; annual saves 20%)

Contrast

Modern webinar platform built for B2B marketers who want branded, engaging event experiences.

Free (30 registrants/mo, 30-min webinars) / Pro from $99/mo billed yearly / Advanced and Enterprise custom

Hubilo

Virtual and hybrid event platform with AI-powered content repurposing, acquired by Brandlive in September 2025.

Head-to-head comparisons

Side-by-side analysis of the top tools in this category.

All comparisons

Zoom Events vs Livestorm

Zoom familiar platform versus browser-native Livestorm for marketing webinar programs.

Demio vs Livestorm

Two marketing-focused webinar platforms compared on automation, engagement, and pricing.

StreamYard vs Restream

Browser-based streaming studios compared for multi-platform live streaming and webinar hosting.

ON24 vs Goldcast

Enterprise webinar incumbent versus modern B2B event platform, now both owned by Cvent. What one parent company means for pipeline-focused marketing teams.