# GlobalMeet Webcast vs GoTo Webinar Comparison

| | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 803 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (42.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $49.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### GlobalMeet Webcast

Pros:
- Experience (10 reviews)
- Customer Support (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (6 reviews)
- Limited Features (4 reviews)

### GoTo Webinar

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Webinars (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (3 reviews)
- Limited Flexibility (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 8.8 (687 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (693 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (242 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (235 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 8.2 (517 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 8.4 (213 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 7.6 (660 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GlobalMeet Webcast

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### GoTo Webinar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: $49.00 Per Year

Description: 250 Participants

Key Features:
- Reporting and Analytics
- Full Service Registration
- Automated Emails

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-webinar/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Event Registration & Ticketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GlobalMeet Webcast** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoTo Webinar** | 9.1/10 | 50 |

#### Registration

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | 9.3 (45 reviews) | 
| **Payment processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 
| **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Email automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Webinar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GlobalMeet Webcast** | 8.2/10 | 24 |
| **GoTo Webinar** | 8.6/10 | 276 |

#### Host Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (215 reviews) | 
| **Role-based Access** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (219 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (237 reviews) | 

#### Attendee Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Registration** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (258 reviews) | 
| **Attendee Live Chat** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (241 reviews) | 
| **Polls and Surveys** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (230 reviews) | 

#### Post-Event Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Analytics** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (219 reviews) | 
| **Attendee Reports** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (228 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | 6.2 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (125 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (149 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Webinar

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Event Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GlobalMeet Webcast** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoTo Webinar** | 8.9/10 | 39 |

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 

#### Attendee Engagement

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 

#### Registration

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Marketing

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Live Stream

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GlobalMeet Webcast** | 7.3/10 | 15 |
| **GoTo Webinar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Software Options

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hosted Platform** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Stream** | 5.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Platform Streaming** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Embeddable** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Audience Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Rewind** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pause** | 5.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Streamer Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Highlight Clips** | 6.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Archive** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monetization Options** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Live Stream

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GlobalMeet Webcast** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoTo Webinar** | 9.1/10 | 257 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | 8.9 (202 reviews) | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (213 reviews) | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | 9.3 (40 reviews) | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.6 (120 reviews) | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar)

**Unique to GlobalMeet Webcast (1):** [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software)

**Unique to GoTo Webinar (3):** [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [Event Registration and Ticketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GlobalMeet Webcast | GoTo Webinar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.7% | 36.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.4% | 41.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 42.9% | 21.6% | 

### By Industry

#### GlobalMeet Webcast

- **Financial Services:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.1%
- **Media Production:** 6.1%
- **Events Services:** 6.1%
- **Online Media:** 6.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Publishing:** 4.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.1%
- **Consulting:** 4.1%
- **Other:** 40.8%

#### GoTo Webinar

- **Computer Software:** 14.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.9%
- **Financial Services:** 4.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 43.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GlobalMeet Webcast

- [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1212 reviews)
- [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-events-and-webinars/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (445 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Adobe Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-connect/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1725 reviews)
- [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1726 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [RingEX](https://www.g2.com/products/ringex/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1371 reviews)
- [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1240 reviews)

### Alternatives to GoTo Webinar

- [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (445 reviews)
- [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-events-and-webinars/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1725 reviews)
- [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1240 reviews)
- [Adobe Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-connect/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [ClickMeeting](https://www.g2.com/products/clickmeeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (272 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56406 reviews)
- [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1212 reviews)
- [WebinarGeek](https://www.g2.com/products/webinargeek/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (529 reviews)
- [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (756 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GlobalMeet Webcast

- Title: [What is GlobalMeet Webcast used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-globalmeet-webcast-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "GlobalMeet is a webcast and virtual event solution that allows organizations to stream live and on-demand events out to the audiences. The events are highly..."
- Title: [What is the difference between a webcast and a webinar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-a-webcast-and-a-webinar) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We hear this question all the time so we wrote a blog article about it...."

### GoTo Webinar

- Title: [What is GoTo Webinar used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-goto-webinar-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Online Meeting"
- Title: [What is difference between GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-difference-between-gotomeeting-and-gotowebinar) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Good platform for online events like Webinars, Web Conference"
- Title: [Is GoToWebinar app free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gotowebinar-app-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "If you are talking about the app to download in order to join a webinar that you are either opening up to host or that you've been invited to, then yes this..."
- Title: [What is the best way to offer handouts that are available during the live session to people that are only viewing the recording?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31071-what-is-the-best-way-to-offer-handouts-that-are-available-during-the-live-session-to-people-that-are-only-viewing-the-recording) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I actually have the same question but don't believe there is any. I therefore include a slide in my "live" presentation telling the viewer to email an..."
- Title: [how to record gotowebinar](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-record-gotowebinar) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Once you're in system, click record button on menu"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/globalmeet-webcast-vs-goto-webinar)