LiveWebinar vs. Zoom Events & Webinars

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LiveWebinar
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
LiveWebinar is a cloud-based tool that helps users manage online webinars, meetings, training, live streaming, chats, screen sharing, social media broadcasting and high definition (HD) recording via web browsers. It is a customizable solution that allows users to change logos, room colors, and design layouts, as well as create personalized registration forms to match their business's brand identity, and control email delivery and report designs. LiveWebinar allows users to broadcast…
$17.99
per month per user
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Zoom Events and Webinars are part of Zoom’s event solutions that uses existing Zoom products to produce interactive and engaging virtual experiences. It combines Zoom Meetings, Chat, and Video Webinars in one solution that enables event organizers to produce ticketed, live events for internal or external audiences of any size.
$79
per month starting with 500 attendees
Pricing
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Zoom Webinars
starting at $79
per month starting with 500 attendees
Zoom Sessions
starting at $99
per month starting with 100 attendees
Zoom Events
starting at $149
per month starting with 100 attendees
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
7.3
3 Ratings
5% below category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Dashboards6.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
High quality audio10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
9.0
3 Ratings
8% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Calendar integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Event registration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
3 Ratings
1% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Audience polling8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
2 Ratings
0% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Participant roles & permissions8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
8.5
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
8.3
31 Ratings
2% below category average
Branding options9.03 Ratings8.031 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
LiveWebinar
-
Ratings
Zoom Events & Webinars
8.5
4 Ratings
3% above category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
Livestreaming00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Audience engagement00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Event recording00 Ratings9.24 Ratings
Virtual booths00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Networking00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Event analytics00 Ratings9.34 Ratings
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User Ratings
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
9.1
(60 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
2.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.5
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
LiveWebinarZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
RTCLab
LiveWebinar is best for individuals holding quick meetings or daily scheduled events. Having friction less meetings for teams which does not require prior app installation or setup makes this the perfect webinar platform for persons with techphobia. Schedule, Send, and Start the meeting. There's even built in surveys and tests which makes the meeting or event more engaging and interactive. Unfortunately for multi-day events, it is very hard to use LiveWebinar for this purpose. Let's say for virtual conferences which has defined dates and times for each session, LiveWebinar won't fit this purpose, or at least, it is very hard to execute this scenario using the platform.
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Zoom
I've used Zoom Webinars for meetings and webinars from two people to 500 people. It has worked well and reliably in each scenario! I especially appreciate that viewers can turn on closed captions if they need them or can have the language translated. That makes this very helpful for our teammates that need that type of assistance.
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Pros
RTCLab
  • Let's you create dedicated (permanent) meeting rooms for recurring meetings/training.
  • Easy overview of all past events/webinars.
  • Branding of a meeting room with company logo possible.
  • Lots of features that make the meeting more professional.
  • No need to install software to connect to a webinar.
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Zoom
  • Simple user experience--very intuitive for attendees to join, interact with Q&A
  • Adaptable and feature rich--very easy to set up Webinars for different use cases with features like registration, Q&A, practice session, HQ video, branding and virtual backgrounds, polls/quizzes, post-surveys, breakouts, resources, production studio, FB/YT Live, captions/translation, etc
  • Aesthetically pleasing--new branding options (such as webinar wallpaper, custom backgrounds, and name tags), plus the recent addition of the Production Studio feature, means it's easier than ever to produce beautiful and appealing webinars.
  • Panelists, practice session, and backstage--Zoom makes it easy to set up webinar panelists ahead of time, and get them into the room early for a practice session. The new backstage option is even more powerful than the practice session feature.
  • The bleeding edge--Zoom is continually adding powerful new features for Webinar rooms, where other programs leave you with the same ol' stagnant feature set.
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Cons
RTCLab
  • Connectivity and streaming are not always reliable and a webpage needs to be reloaded.
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Zoom
  • Like most Zoom products, Zoom Events is actively being improved and updated. The release cycle is monthly, which means event planners need to keep up with changes.
  • While Zoom Events also works for in-person only events, this will require a certain mind-set shift to work well for many organizations.
  • There is a core group of small business Zoom Events users who can provide help to new-comers, and an increasing number of helpful on-boarding resources, but Zoom Tier 1 support still starts out with the most pedantic questions; it's difficult to reach someone who can really help you with a difficult problem if you are not a large Zoom customer.
  • Professional Services is available from Zoom, but it the cost is out of reach of most small businesses and non-profit organizations.
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Likelihood to Renew
RTCLab
Absolutely love the features of Livewebinar and it's probably the most advanced Live webinar solution that I have used. Even with the absence of a native mobile app, the platform is useable on mobile or tablet screen sizes. There's no noticeable lags during the presentation and users find it easy to use and navigate during the presentations / webinars.
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Zoom
We will be renewing with Zoom as long as it continues to meet our needs for client and lead outreach needs in a robust manner. With little error and an easy to use interface, Zoom has met our needs and exceeded our expectations. The cost is right and with a short learning curve, Zoom has been an easy decision to make and maintain.
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Usability
RTCLab
LiveWebinar is an all in one solution for daily meetings and events. I made it a 9 as it is almost perfect in its current form. However, there were some reported issues on mobile connectivity as there is no native app of LiveWebinar for both iOS and Android. Moreover, I'm hoping that LiveWebinar could connect to my Google, Outlook, or iCal calendar to synch events regularly. I'd love to see my calendar inside LiveWebinar which makes it to the top of the feature wishlist for this platform. Further, if LiveWebinar is able to handle multiple day events or meetings with just a few clicks, that would make this platform, a 11/10 rating!
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Zoom
Zoom [Video Webinar] is easy and secure to use. It has all those feature which can make a virtual meeting go smooth. Zoom [Video Webinar] provides one click join option and easy screen sharing. It also has strong tools to restrict meeting controls and is secure enough to let you start with it. Zoom [Video Webinar] in relation to other video webinar application is easy to use and lightweight, its mobile application is also easy to use.
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Support Rating
RTCLab
Customer support of LiveWebinar is top notch. They are available almost 24x7x365. I rarely wait for the next response and given that people are not suppose to work on holidays or weekends, their support agents are always there to lend a helping hand. The responses are spot on. It's not that I need help with platform having some issues or anything, but for general account questions, they quickly respond to each and every query I raise over to support. Definitely one of the best things with LiveWebinar.
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Zoom
Zoom Video Webinar provides users with updates on their newest functions as part of an email subscribed list. They provide you with up-to-date information on all their latest changes and functions for ease [in] transition. Zoom Video Webinar can be contacted easily for any questions or concerns you may have with the platform and the response is timely.
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Implementation Rating
RTCLab
No answers on this topic
Zoom
Implementation was very feasible during our initial usage of the Zoom after COVID-19.
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Alternatives Considered
RTCLab
  • Lower cost of ownership
  • Same or superior features
  • No additional software needs to be installed to join the meeting since everybody has already a web browser.
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Zoom
Go To Webinar has been the standard in webinar technology for years. But it's a terrible experience from an administrator's perspective. You start the program, and 15 windows pop-up, giving you all sorts of configuration choices. In order to operate a webinar smoothly, we needed 4 members on the team (1 speaker, 1 moderator, 2 people managing any tech unknowns and set things up.) Zoom Webinar can be done with a single person because of how easy the options are. Also, put GoToWebinar in front of somebody new - and watch them fumble for 15 minutes trying to figure out how to present. Zoom, there's not much to explain. Everything is clearly laid out with a clean UX design.
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Return on Investment
RTCLab
  • LiveWebinar has made coordinating schedules for training easier.
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Zoom
  • I am a user of Zoom, not an administrator, so I can't speak to it's ROI outside of how it effectively allows me to conduct presentations with groups of people I wouldn't normally have in the same room.
  • Zoom has a very positive impact on keeping me connected with my colleagues in a more human way through the use of video and audio when we are conducting meetings. This helps strengthen work relationships so there are less misunderstandings from email or text only systems.
  • Zoom has allowed my company with remote employees all over the place, in addition to multiple physical office locations, conduct quarterly meetings with our CEO that make everyone feel involved.
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ScreenShots

LiveWebinar Screenshots

Screenshot of live streamingScreenshot of LiveWebinar brandingScreenshot of Room view on laptop and mobileScreenshot of Room view with live chat and participantsScreenshot of Room view YouTube PlayerScreenshot of User panel - registration forms + automation

Zoom Events & Webinars Screenshots

Screenshot of features available for Zoom Events & WebinarsScreenshot of features available for Zoom EventsScreenshot of new and enhanced features