Zoom Events vs Livestorm
An independent, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool. Pricing, features, strengths, and trade-offs.
From $99/mo per license (webinar) / Events from $149/mo
Free (20 min/event) / Pro $99/mo / Business from $299/mo
At a glance
| Zoom Events | Livestorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $99/mo per license (webinar) / Events from $149/mo | Free (20 min/event) / Pro $99/mo / Business from $299/mo |
| Type | Webinars & Events | Webinars & Events |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Zoom Events | Livestorm |
|---|---|---|
| Webinars up to 50K attendees | — | |
| Event hub and registration | — | |
| Ticketing and monetization | — | |
| Networking and expo features | — | |
| Analytics and reporting | — | |
| Browser-based webinars | — | |
| Registration pages | — | |
| Email automation | — | |
| Engagement tools (polls, Q&A) | — | |
| CRM and marketing integrations | — |
What makes each tool different
Zoom Events
Zoom Events leverages the most familiar video platform in the world. Attendees already know how to use Zoom, which removes friction. Its event hub, registration, ticketing, and analytics build a full event platform on top of the Zoom experience.
Livestorm
Livestorm is a browser-native webinar platform, meaning no downloads for hosts or attendees. Its automation workflows handle pre-event emails, reminders, and post-event follow-ups, making it popular with marketing teams running regular webinar programs.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Attendees already know Zoom
- Scales to large events
- Reliable infrastructure
Weaknesses
- Expensive for the full Events platform
- Webinar UX feels like a meeting with restrictions
- Less engaging than purpose-built webinar tools
Strengths
- No download for anyone
- Strong automation for webinar programs
- Good engagement analytics
Weaknesses
- Per-event pricing model can get expensive
- Less suited for large conferences
- Video quality not the best for recording
Try both and decide
The best way to choose is to test each tool with your own workflow. Most offer free tiers or trials.