Livestorm vs Zoom Webinars Pricing (2026)
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Livestorm vs Zoom Webinars

Webinar Software pricing comparison · 2026

Livestorm pricing ranges from $0–$825/per month, while Zoom Webinars ranges from $83.33–$415.83/per month. Zoom Webinars is typically 37% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Webinar Software
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Livestorm
Livestorm is a modern, browser-based webinar and video engagement platform founded in Fran
verified 8w ago
$997 $9.9K
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Zoom Webinars
Zoom Webinars is a comprehensive webinar hosting platform that extends Zoom's video confer
verified 9w ago
$997 $9.9K
View pricing →
Recorded annual contract medians
Zoom median is $8.9K less than Livestorm · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $997
Spread 90%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pro (9,000 active contacts)
$9.9K/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$9.9K/yr
Vendr · n=4 · limited data
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$997/yr
Vendr · n=158
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 10 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 10 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
3 documented
  • VIP Support Premium
    15-30% of license costs
    1 source
  • Aggressive Renewal Price Increases
    $4,000-$10,000 at renewal
    1 source
  • Subscription Lock-In and Exit Difficulty
    100% of license costs
    2 sources
5 documented
  • Required Base Plan
    $14.16/user/month (Zoom Workplace Pro, billed annually)
    1 source
  • Attendee Overage Charges
    $2.50 USD per attendee
    1 source
  • Cloud Storage Overage
    $10 per month for 30 GB
    1 source
  • Large Meeting Add-on
    $50 per month for 500 participants
    1 source
  • Third-Party Marketing Tools
    $200 a month
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Livestorm
Zoom
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
For online purchases, cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing cycle if done before the next renewal date; for direct sales quotes, written notice must be given at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the next renewal term.
Commitment
1 year
Buyers must generally maintain their minimum quantity of services for the duration of the initial or renewal term, and payments are typically non-cancelable and non-refundable.
Price escalation
Steep renewal increases documented; one loyal customer reported a ~350% increase at annual renewal, with a multi-year commitment required to obtain any discount
Up to 14% (Q1 2024); an individual reported an 80% increase for a basic Zoom Video SKU and an overall 65% increase for their plan.
Can downgrade
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
10out of 5 (3)
Trustpilot
1.2out of 5 (6)
Best for
Very small teams, solopreneurs, or those testing the platform before upgrading
Watch out
Extreme renewal price increases (up to 350%) with no warning for loyal customers
TrustRadius
8.6out of 5 (358)
Best for
Teams hosting standard webinars with reliable audio/video quality
Watch out
platform being expensive, especially with additional charges for larger events
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Webinar Software

Livestorm

$0–$825
/per month
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Webinar Software

Zoom Webinars

$83.33–$415.83
/per month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Livestorm and Zoom Webinars both operate in the webinar software category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Livestorm Zoom Webinars
Free Free /per month Custom
Pro (3,000 active contacts) $105 /per month (€105 for 3,000 active contacts) Custom
Pro (9,000 active contacts) $825 /per month (€825 for 9,000 active contacts) Custom
Business Free Free
Enterprise Free

Market Intelligence

Livestorm

Median annual cost
$9,900
Based on
4 deals

Zoom Webinars

Median annual cost
$997
Based on
158 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Livestorm 3 hidden costs

medium
VIP Support Premium 15-30% of license costs
critical
Aggressive Renewal Price Increases $4,000-$10,000 at renewal
high
Subscription Lock-In and Exit Difficulty 100% of license costs
See all Livestorm hidden costs →

Zoom Webinars 7 hidden costs

high
Required Base Plan $14.16/user/month (Zoom Workplace Pro, billed annually)
high
Attendee Overage Charges $2.50 USD per attendee
medium
Cloud Storage Overage $10 per month for 30 GB
medium
Large Meeting Add-on $50 per month for 500 participants
high
Third-Party Marketing Tools $200 a month
See all Zoom Webinars hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Livestorm Zoom Webinars
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation For online purchases, cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing cycle if done before the next renewal date; for direct sales quotes, written notice must be given at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the next renewal term.
Minimum commitment 1 year Buyers must generally maintain their minimum quantity of services for the duration of the initial or renewal term, and payments are typically non-cancelable and non-refundable.
Price escalation Steep renewal increases documented; one loyal customer reported a ~350% increase at annual renewal, with a multi-year commitment required to obtain any discount Up to 14% (Q1 2024); an individual reported an 80% increase for a basic Zoom Video SKU and an overall 65% increase for their plan.

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