GlobalMeet Webcast vs. Zoom Events & Webinars

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GlobalMeet Webcast
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
GlobalMeet Webcast enables users to conduct online broadcasts and features HD video streaming and interactive audience engagement tools. It also offers customized event branding, webcast recording and editing capabilities, and event reporting.
$3.20
per month per attendee
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.5 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
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Editions & Modules
Essentials
$3.20
per month per attendee
Professional
$5.20
per month per attendee
Enterprise
$7.20
per month per attendee
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
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThere are 2 ways to consume GlobalMeet Webcast. (1) As a fully managed event- which means the GlobalMeet professional services team helps setup the webcast portal, run the rehearsal and is the production manager during the live event. (Picture a TV news producer- taking people on and off camera, launching pre-recorded videos, advancing presentation slides, troubleshooting technical issues that arise, etc.) Typical price for a managed event is between $ 4K and $10K – price dependent on the Attendee Capacity (500 – 100K) and then any “extras” needed such as captions, transcriptions, translations, on-site production A/V for hybrid events, etc. (2) As a license (paid monthly or annually) that can be used to hold as many webcast events as desired. The license is ‘self-service’ but if there are particular events where professional services are required, the user can add the managed component to a single event,w hich GlobalMeet states is fairly common among license customers. Licenses can be used all year for marketing events, webinars, monthly meetings, etc and managed services can be added for the big annual meeting, CEO Town Hall or other high profile event. Typical license costs between $ 30K - $90K / year (cost dependent on the max # of attendees needed for meetings- 1K, 5K, 50K etc and the feature set.)
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Community Pulse
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Considered Both Products
GlobalMeet Webcast
Chose GlobalMeet Webcast
Global Meet is better than MS Teams for a large audience.
Chose GlobalMeet Webcast
We are currently evaluating whether Microsoft Teams Townhall is also an option. The evaluation is ongoing. Previously, we tried MS Teams Live Event, which was well suited for some events but specifically not for the GlobalWebcasts.
Chose GlobalMeet Webcast
GlobalMeet is much superior in service and attention to detail for their client's events. Repeat business is a gauge of success and they have much repeat business.
Chose GlobalMeet Webcast
Their pricing was higher than Zoom - and their options for global participation was less functional, so it made sense for us to transition to Zoom for a subsequent meeting. Their functionality was better than Microsoft Teams. Their over usability and user experience was …
Chose GlobalMeet Webcast
We used to use GoToMeeting and found GlobalMeet far surpassed my earlier experiences with web conferencing.
Zoom Events & Webinars
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
I prefer Zoom Workplace for the UI. Teams is buggy and there's a lot more lag moving around the platform and call options. It has a better messaging system for sure but calling aspect is less than desirable.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Better analytics, better for large numbers of people and hosting events like webinars. The quality of the video, in my opinion, is better on platforms like Teams. Maybe this is because of the volume of people that are logged in at once.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
-Much better sound system and can drown out outside noises much better
-More user friendly and easier to understand
-Better picture options
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Our IT department evaluates this.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Best features are available for free of cost. it is well suited for our business and all, so we opt this as our primary source
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
No comparison. Hopin was very hard to use, did not offer much support, and cost 2 times the amount!
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
The combination of superior ease of use, relative affordability of a license, high participant volume, rich feature set, custom branding capabilities, excellent audio/video codecs, lean resource usage, and studio production features.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
We moved away from MS Teams due to several factors:
1)The ability to have a calendar reminder pop up for the upcoming webinar.
2)The ability to have Zoom automatically send a customized one hour reminder email to everyone who registered.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Webinars provides a platform to address a larger audience with ease. It provides clear audio and video. Features are better for conferences and lectures when compared to Skype.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
I've had limited contact with Whova and Hopin, but I've got clients who have looked at them in detail for events. After hearing my guidance on proper licensing of Zoom Events and training on Zoom Events editing and configuration, they've all been very pleased with going the …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
the ease of use of Zoom is better - everyone seems to be familiar with Zoom and not necessarily the other two.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
I started using Zoom after COVID-19 and was a great experience in comparison to Skype. It helps a user to easily add any prospect client or team member anywhere around the globe through a single link from browser without a chat invite
In comparison to Google meet you can record …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom is much better than its peers. It has superior functionality, is much more intuitive to use on a daily basis, and is much more reliable than the previous products that we have used. Zoom has also been advocated for extensively by our students and faculty due to its …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Google Meet does not provide breakup rooms and does not have a user-friendly interface. Google Meet does not have the strict admin controls that Zoom Video Webinar provides. Zoom Video Webinar has been widely accepted and most of our clients use it. The price for the premium …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
I have also used Video connect for doctors' appointments and although it has its pros as well, the Zoom seems much more user-friendly. I am not too familiar with whether or not the platform allows for as many users to all be part of the same conference or what kind of costs it …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
[In my opinion,] Zoom [Events] is more stable, more flexible, and more friendly than these [other] products.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Video Webinar is one of the simplest platforms for video conferencing. You do not require [an] account to join a meeting and you do not need to install the app as it can also be used on the web browser. The functions are clear and straightforward, one of the most …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Microsoft teams has some performance issues. It lags many times while working with it and also it doesn't have a optimized recording capabilities. But it performs well in collaboration with participants with feature like Quizzes, assignments, meeting notes etc. MS teams comes …
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom is more reliable than others tools we have used and has less issues for our customers.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
We find Zoom Video Webinar to be the most user-friendly platform, compared to the ones that we have tested for business use.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
We used Adobe Connect for about a year. The caliber of the recordings was lower than that of Zoom Video Webinar. Also, managing a space was more complicated than with Zoom. Granted, that was 6 years ago now that we stopped using it, but that was our experience at the time.
Chose Zoom Events & Webinars
I'm not familiar with any of Zoom's competitors, but this seems to be a popular program in the business world, and I haven't heard anyone have any serious problems with it. Overall, it's definitely helpful and worth the money.
Features
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
High quality audio9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
9.6
Ratings
18% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Calendar integration10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
10.0
Ratings
19% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Audience polling10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
9.7
Ratings
16% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
-
Ratings
Participant roles & permissions10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
-
Ratings
Zoom Events & Webinars
9.3
Ratings
6% above category average
Branding options00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
GlobalMeet Webcast
-
Ratings
Zoom Events & Webinars
8.5
Ratings
7% above category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Livestreaming00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Audience engagement00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Event recording00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Virtual booths00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Networking00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Event analytics00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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9.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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2.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GlobalMeet WebcastZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
Their team was very hands-on and helpful in the set-up and execution of our meeting. I would recommend them, especially for first-time virtual meeting planners. They were thorough and thoughtful in the planning process, which made the execution smoother.
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I had an issue with my calendar syncing to Zoom Workplace for a while, that was annoying, but it resolved itself someway. Maybe an update. The invite feature is week when in a call, my team never receives them, I manually always have to send a link. I also do not get Zoom call notifications so I am late to meetings often. Too much work to manually find that feature, wish it was a default setting like Teams. I prefer Zoom Workplace because I think it works faster, is smoother, and I prefer the video settings UI over other platforms. Everyone else makes it too complicated to change backgrounds or blur as necessary. The adjustment for low light is also a huge win.
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Pros
  • It's very helpful to have a point of contact to manage communication and the event. We've worked with a few event managers over the years and they have all been great.
  • We've also had great experience during the production (e.g., pre-recording sessions for simlive events). All the production team members we've worked with have been professional and efficient.
  • Our main account contact has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He is detail oriented and responsive. And we particularly appreciate his thoughtful follow-ups after the events to confirm everything met our expectations.
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  • Easy data entry using imported CSV files
  • Full speaker and session images and text, with individual itineraries for attendees.
  • Duplicate the structure and format of an existing event for your next event, or create an event template to easily replicate future events
  • Automated language caption translation on-the-fly for a growing list of languages
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Cons
  • Although I love the polling feature, there are a few kinks that could be worked out, as the dialogue box at times interferes with the presentation.
  • Have the "guest" and "host" bubbles bigger when logging in, sometimes guests get confused and log in as a host accidentally thinking they need a password to join.
  • A kink I've noticed lately, is not being able to upload presentations forcing me to use screenshare. I'm not sure if it's a naming convention or why this error occurs.
  • I have limited use in the webcam feature as when using it in the past there was a serious lag time making it difficult to communicate, but, it could've been my internet speed as well... I'll have to give it another shot.
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  • I will we could add registration disclaimer language to the Webinar templates.
  • Some of the customization and setup features are difficult to find.
  • I would like to add someone to help me run webinars without paying for them to have their own webinar platform. We should be able to buy one platform and both of us log into it and setup and run webinars from it.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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
Generally, I find it relatively easy to use, but I'm a techie, so I understand that a certain amount of training is required for most other business users. The counterpoint here is, of course, that GM provides excellent knowledge articles and training material. The barrier of entry is a bit high due to customer hesitation to "just try it". Training is necessary, but well done and available. Knowledge is a Self-Service after all.
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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
No answers on this topic
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
No answers on this topic
Implementation was very feasible during our initial usage of the Zoom after COVID-19.
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Alternatives Considered
GlobalMeet is much superior in service and attention to detail for their client's events. Repeat business is a gauge of success and they have much repeat business.
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Zoom is a good option compared to these other softwares as it is more universally accepted. The advantage of this is that most people use Zoom, making it easier to arrange a call with external stakeholders. Microsoft Teams is often very unreliable, and Zoom seems to work more consistently compared to the other options.
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Return on Investment
  • GlobalMeet Webcast has allowed us to provide our training to a large audience at a price point suited for a non-profit
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  • Our main need that Zoom Webinar meets is the need to have frequent company video webinars, and it's a need that Zoom meets far better than any other tool available.
  • The branding features available allow us to keep branding for internal and external webinars strong, unlike other tools which have minimal branding capabilities for webinars.
  • Zoom's new Events offering makes it easy to set up engaging and interactive hubs for multi-day webinars.
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ScreenShots

GlobalMeet Webcast Screenshots

Screenshot of GlobalMeet Webcast for Banking and Financial ServicesScreenshot of GlobalMeet Webcast keeps events secure

Zoom Events & Webinars Screenshots

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