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HotConference vs Zoom Webinars
Zoom is built for meetings. HotConference is built to turn webinars into customers — with a live shop, invitations and affiliates built in.
PRICEFrom $0 vs $89 a month
HotConference’s 500-seat Pro plan costs less than Zoom’s entry webinar plan.
SELLINGA shop on your stage
Pin offers, drop coupons and show a live sales ticker while you present.
GROWTHGuests who bring guests
Invitation links, affiliates and contests turn attendees into promoters.
| FEATURE | HotConference | Zoom Webinars |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, billed monthly | $0/mo (100 seats) | $89/mo (Webinars plan) |
| 500 seats, billed monthly | $0/mo | Webinars plan, up to 500 |
| Registration pages | Hundreds of designs, 9 languages | Yes |
| Email reminders | Yes | Yes |
| SMS & WhatsApp reminders | Yes | Not listed |
| Live offers & shop on stage | Offer bar, coupons, sales ticker | Not listed |
| Paid webinars | Via Stripe | Ticketing |
| Affiliate & guest tracking | Invitation links, My Guests, affiliates | Not listed |
| Breakout rooms | Yes, plus speed networking | Webinars Plus & Events |
| Evergreen webinars | Every 15 min to 4 hours | Simulive on Plus & Events |
| Restream to YouTube & Facebook | Up to 5 at once | Yes |
| AI summaries & clips | Notes, 3 clips, follow-up emails | Summary; clips on Plus & Events |
| Embed on your website | Yes | Not listed |
Zoom Webinars details as listed on its pricing page on November 8, 2026, in US dollars billed monthly. “Not listed” means the feature isn’t shown on that pricing page, not necessarily that it doesn’t exist. See the full comparison →
More growth tools, for less
Basic $0/month for 100 seats. Pro $0/month for 500 seats.