Best Webinar Tools in 2026
Toolradar data: we track 36 webinar tools, 13 of them with a free tier (36%), and 31 entered our catalog during 2026. 11 clear our editorial bar.
Toolradar data: we track 36 webinar tools, 13 of them with a free tier (36%), and 31 entered our catalog during 2026. 11 clear our editorial bar.
This guide covers the 11 that score highest, what separates them, and where each free tier stops. Scores are ours; ratings and review counts come from third-party review platforms.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free tier | Rating | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopin | No | 4.8 | Virtual and hybrid events platform |
| Zoom | Yes | 4.5 | Connect, communicate, and collaborate with HD video meetings |
| Zoom Webinars | No | 4.4 | Scale video events to thousands with built-in engagement and i |
| Demio | No | 4.7 | Hassle-free webinar software for marketers to drive engagement |
| StreamYard | Yes | 4.7 | Live streaming studio in your browser |
| Livestorm | Yes | 4.5 | Video conferencing software for webinars and virtual meetings, |
| Crowdcast | No | 4.6 | Host engaging live events with registration, Q&A, and monetiza |
| GoTo Meeting | No | 4.3 | Video conferencing for businesses |
| Getresponse | No | 4.4 | Email marketing, landing pages, and webinars in one platform |
| Mentimeter | Yes | 4.6 | Interactive presentation software |
The picks
Hopin
Virtual and hybrid events platform. Editorial score 89, paid only, rated 4.8 across 299 third-party reviews.
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Zoom
Connect, communicate, and collaborate with HD video meetings. Editorial score 88, free tier available, rated 4.5 across 11000 third-party reviews.
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Zoom Webinars
Scale video events to thousands with built-in engagement and i. Editorial score 88, paid only, rated 4.4 across 396 third-party reviews.
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Demio
Hassle-free webinar software for marketers to drive engagement. Editorial score 86, paid only, rated 4.7 across 415 third-party reviews.
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StreamYard
Live streaming studio in your browser. Editorial score 85, free tier available, rated 4.7 across 402 third-party reviews.
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Livestorm
Video conferencing software for webinars and virtual meetings,. Editorial score 84, free tier available, rated 4.5 across 2087 third-party reviews.
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Crowdcast
Host engaging live events with registration, Q&A, and monetiza. Editorial score 81, paid only, rated 4.6 across 200 third-party reviews.
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GoTo Meeting
Video conferencing for businesses. Editorial score 78, paid only, rated 4.3 across 28587 third-party reviews.
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How we picked
Every tool here is published on Toolradar with an editorial score of 74 or above, out of 36 tracked in this category. Ordering follows that score, then third-party review volume, so a tool with one glowing review does not outrank one with a thousand. The figures update as the catalog does.
FAQ
How many webinar tools are there?
We track 36 published webinar tools, of which 11 clear our editorial bar. 31 were added during 2026, which reflects when we indexed them rather than when each vendor launched.
Are there free webinar tools?
Fewer than you might expect: 13 of 36 offer a free tier, 36%. This is a category where the serious options are paid, and free tiers are trials in practice.
How should I shortlist?
Start from the constraint that will not move: budget, an existing stack you must integrate with, or a compliance requirement. Filter on that first, then compare the two or three that survive. Ranking by feature count leads to the most expensive tool every time.
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Written by
Louis Corneloup
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Toolradar. Founder & CEO of Dupple, the publisher of 5 industry newsletters reaching 720K+ tech professionals. Reviews B2B software using a public methodology, see /how-we-rate and /editorial-policy.