# Whereby Meetings vs Zoom Events and Webinars Comparison | | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,161 | 413 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | $95.83 1 Host Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Whereby Meetings Pros: - Ease of Use (61 reviews) - Video Conferencing (34 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (19 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (12 reviews) ### Zoom Events and Webinars Pros: - Ease of Use (48 reviews) - Webinars (33 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (16 reviews) - Limited Customization (12 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (929 reviews) | 9.2 (304 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (948 reviews) | 9.0 (311 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (527 reviews) | 8.9 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (518 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (688 reviews) | 8.4 (258 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (485 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (913 reviews) | 8.8 (286 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Whereby Meetings #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Meetings Free Price: Free Description: Get started and try for free Key Features: - 1 meeting room - 4 attendees per meeting - Meetings for up to 30 minutes [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/whereby-meetings/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Zoom Events and Webinars #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Webinars Plus Price: $95.83 1 Host Per Month Description: Access both our standard and modern webinar platforms with AI, on-demand video, and pro production tools. Includes Workplace Pro. Key Features: - 100 attendees. - Pre-record content and run them like they're live - Coordinate with speakers and moderators in a private backstage space [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-events-and-webinars/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Event Registration & Ticketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | 8.5/10 | 14 | #### Registration | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Email automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Email customization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Event Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | 8.7/10 | 14 | #### Registration | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Payment processing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event website creation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Email automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Email customization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Contact list management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | #### Event Operations | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Site selection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Supplier procurement** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Hotel and transportation planning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Staff management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Budget management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Session scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Speaker submissions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Exhibition management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event agendas and schedules** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Floor plans / maps** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Attendee surveys** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Performance and reliability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Reporting and dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Multiple event management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Lead Retrieval | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | N/A | N/A | #### At-Event Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Business Card Scanner** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notetaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Rental** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Post-Event Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Lead Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Offerings | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Web Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Webinar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | 8.3/10 | 208 | #### Host Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Branding** | Not enough data | 8.4 (147 reviews) | | **Role-based Access** | Not enough data | 8.5 (154 reviews) | | **Recording** | Not enough data | 9.2 (165 reviews) | #### Attendee Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Registration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (159 reviews) | | **Attendee Live Chat** | Not enough data | 9.0 (168 reviews) | | **Polls and Surveys** | Not enough data | 8.8 (147 reviews) | #### Post-Event Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (141 reviews) | | **Attendee Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (147 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (124 reviews) | | **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (136 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Webinar | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.5 (16 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.6 (18 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (16 reviews) | ### Event Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | N/A | N/A | #### Marketing and Communications | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Attendee Engagement | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Registration | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Event Marketing | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Video Conferencing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | 8.4/10 | 860 | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | N/A | N/A | #### Collaboration Tools | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Screen Sharing** | 9.1 (771 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Presentations** | 8.9 (431 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Whiteboarding** | 7.8 (302 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Live Chat** | 8.7 (517 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Hand Raising** | 8.3 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Meeting Coordination | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | 7.7 (417 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Recording** | 7.9 (448 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Participant Permissions** | 8.7 (607 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **One-Click Join** | 9.6 (538 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Software Type | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Mobile** | 8.7 (662 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Browser Application** | 9.4 (537 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Desktop Application** | 8.3 (295 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Virtual Event Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Whereby Meetings** | N/A | N/A | | **Zoom Events and Webinars** | 8.4/10 | 83 | #### Administration | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Event Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (63 reviews) | | **Event Marketing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (57 reviews) | | **Speaker Access and Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (67 reviews) | | **Advanced Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (60 reviews) | #### Virtual Experience | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Virtual Lobby** | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | | **Built-In Webcasting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (57 reviews) | | **Webcasting Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (49 reviews) | | **Cross-Device Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.7 (57 reviews) | | **Session / Agenda Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Live Streaming & Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Registration & Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Setup & Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Branding & Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engagement | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Online Event Agenda** | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) | | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | | **1:1 Networking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (61 reviews) | | **Exhibitors/Sponsorships** | Not enough data | 7.4 (51 reviews) | | **Gamification & Incentives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real‑Time Interaction Tools** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Networking / Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (20 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **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 | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Role‑Based Access & Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **User Capacity & Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Whereby Meetings (1):** [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing) **Unique to Zoom Events and Webinars (6):** [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms), [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar), [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms), [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing), [Event Registration and Ticketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), [Lead Retrieval Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-retrieval) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Whereby Meetings | Zoom Events and Webinars | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 78.0% | 40.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.8% | 41.5% | | **Enterprise** | 5.2% | 17.7% | ### By Industry #### Whereby Meetings - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.8% - **Computer Software:** 11.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.8% - **Education Management:** 4.4% - **E-Learning:** 4.4% - **Design:** 3.4% - **Management Consulting:** 2.8% - **Internet:** 2.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.3% - **Other:** 44.6% #### Zoom Events and Webinars - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.6% - **Education Management:** 8.1% - **Higher Education:** 7.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Internet:** 2.2% - **E-Learning:** 2.2% - **Other:** 40.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Whereby Meetings - [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56502 reviews) - [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19185 reviews) - [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17116 reviews) - [Jitsi](https://www.g2.com/products/jitsi/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (229 reviews) - [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1246 reviews) - [Lifesize](https://www.g2.com/products/lifesize/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (513 reviews) - [FreeConferenceCall.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freeconferencecall-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (529 reviews) - [Adobe Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-connect/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Gruveo](https://www.g2.com/products/gruveo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48114 reviews) ### Alternatives to Zoom Events and Webinars - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (444 reviews) - [GoTo Webinar](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-webinar/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (804 reviews) - [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews) - [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1730 reviews) - [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1221 reviews) - [Cvent Event Marketing & Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cvent-event-marketing-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2312 reviews) - [Bizzabo](https://www.g2.com/products/bizzabo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (447 reviews) - [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (757 reviews) - [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (958 reviews) - [Goldcast](https://www.g2.com/products/goldcast/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (238 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Whereby Meetings - Title: [Is whereby better than zoom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-whereby-better-than-zoom) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "I don’t have experience hosting on zoom, so I can’t answer this question." - Title: [Is whereby safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-whereby-safe) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes, there are no downloads required to use Whereby since it's entirely browser-based, and their web pages employ best practices for browser..." - Title: [What is Whereby used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-whereby-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Whereby is used for video conferencing. It allows you to host and participate in video calls directly in your web browser, without downloads." - Title: [How do I join a room in Whereby?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-join-a-room-in-whereby) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "You just need to know the url on your room. Once there, knock-knock for the admin to let you in." - Title: [How do I use whereby com?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-whereby-com) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "When i needed a platform for e-learning.I found it very helpful in video conferencing." ### Zoom Events and Webinars - Title: [What is Zoom Events and Webinars used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zoom-events-and-webinars-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "webinars" - Title: [Is Zoom good for webinars?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zoom-good-for-webinars) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, Zoom is a professional platform that works well for webinars" - Title: [Are Webinars free on Zoom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-webinars-free-on-zoom) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What is Zoom Video Webinar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zoom-video-webinar) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "A Webinar is a meeting format that allows for multiple participants and panelists. Most importantly, it lets you distinguish between panelists (people who..." - Title: [Can I use this for teleconference](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-for-teleconference) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yes sure actually this is the platform to use for teleconference and it also provides lots of features " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/whereby-meetings-vs-zoom-events-and-webinars)