Livestorm review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Browser-based webinar and virtual event platform sold by yearly attendee credits rather than per host.
Our take for buyers
Livestorm is a browser-based webinar and virtual event platform, founded in 2016, for mid-size marketing and events teams up to enterprise. Shortlist it if you run recurring webinars and want attendees to join in the browser with no install, plus polls and strong analytics. Pro and Enterprise both support up to 3,000 live attendees per event. It sells by yearly attendee credits rather than per host, so budget around audience size.
G2 shows 4.4 from 1,730 reviews. Reviewers praise interactive features, browser joining and analytics, and complain about limited branding and landing page customization on lower tiers. Event length is capped at 4 hours on Pro and 12 hours on Enterprise, so long events point to Enterprise. Ask which of these limits apply to the tier you are quoted.
Pros
- Interactive features such as polls.
- Attendees join in the browser without install.
- Strong analytics.
Cons
- Limited branding and landing page customization on lower tiers.
- Pricey for small teams.
- Best for
- Marketing teams running recurring webinars with unlimited team members.
- Starting price
- Pro from EUR 2.50 per attendee (EUR only)
- G2 rating
- 4.4 (1,730 reviews)
What is Livestorm?
Browser-based webinar and virtual event platform sold by yearly attendee credits rather than per host. Livestorm is a browser-based webinar and virtual event platform sold by yearly attendee credits. It stands out for recurring webinars with unlimited team members, polls, analytics and events up to 3,000 live attendees. Livestorm was founded in 2016.
Category: Video Conferencing Software
Livestorm key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Yearly attendee-credit pack; team members free. |
| Target company size | Mid-size marketing and events teams to enterprise. |
| Participant and meeting length limits | 3,000 live attendees per event on Pro and Enterprise; 4 h (Pro) / 12 h (Enterprise) |
| Security and compliance | SAML SSO sold as an add-on. |
| Recording and AI transcription | Recording with start/pause/stop on Pro. |
| Webinars and large events | Core product: webinars and events, unlimited events on Pro. |
Livestorm plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | EUR 2.50 | per attendee | Yearly credit pack; 4-hour event max. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | 12-hour event max. |
Only EUR prices were served (livestorm.co/pricing); USD not found. 1 credit per unique participant per session over 12 months; when quota is used up new attendees cannot join until upgrade. Vendor publishes prices in EUR only on livestorm.co/pricing (a USD page was requested and still showed EUR); third-party sites quote about USD 3 per attendee, not vendor-confirmed.
Who should shortlist Livestorm
A strong fit for
- Marketing teams running recurring webinars with unlimited team members.
- Events up to 3,000 live attendees.
A weak fit for
- Small teams on a tight budget (reviewers call pricing steep)
- Teams needing deep branding customization on lower tiers.
Livestorm alternatives
Zoom WorkplaceTeams whose main need is reliable video meetings with chat attached.
GoTo MeetingSmall and mid-size businesses that want per-organizer pricing instead of per-attendee.
Cisco WebexEnterprises that want meetings plus calling and room hardware from one vendor.
Zoho MeetingSmall teams already on Zoho apps that want meetings and webinars from one vendor.
Dialpad MeetingsTeams already buying Dialpad for calling that want meetings in the same app.
Google MeetTeams already on Google Workspace that want meetings tied to Calendar and Gmail.
Security, admin and compliance
Published: SAML SSO is sold as an add-on, not part of the Pro or Enterprise highlights, and its price is not published. The contract is a yearly attendee pack, with credits counted over 12 months. Not published: SCIM, audit logs, data residency, a DPA, support terms and implementation. Ask for the SSO add-on price up front, the upgrade path when credits run out, and the DPA and hosting region.
- SAML SSO
- Add-on, not in Pro/Enterprise highlights.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Yearly attendee pack.
- Starting price
- Pro from EUR 2.50 per attendee (EUR only)
- Pricing model
- Per attendee credit (yearly pack)
- Free plan or trial
- Free trial.
What to test in a Livestorm demo or trial
Test what reviewers flag. Build a branded registration page and room on the tier you plan to buy and see how far customization goes, since lower tiers draw criticism here. Run a rehearsal with polls and check the analytics. Confirm the 4-hour event limit fits your longest session. Ask the vendor how credits are counted for your recurring series, since unique participants are counted per session over 12 months, and what happens at quota. A free trial is available, so use it for this.
Questions to ask Livestorm before you sign
These are the points Livestorm's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- Billing counts unique attendees per session over 12 months, not hosts.
- Hitting the credit quota blocks new attendees until you upgrade tier.
- SAML SSO is a paid add-on.
- Event length capped at 4 hours on Pro.
Livestorm FAQ
What is Livestorm used for?
Livestorm is a browser-based webinar and virtual event platform sold by yearly attendee credits. It stands out for recurring webinars with unlimited team members, polls, analytics and events up to 3,000 live attendees. It suits marketing teams running recurring webinars with unlimited team members.
Does Livestorm support SAML SSO?
Yes, as a paid add-on. It is not included in the Pro or Enterprise highlights, and the add-on price is not published.
What happens when Livestorm credits run out?
New attendees cannot join until you upgrade. Credits are counted per unique participant per session over a 12-month period.
Who is Livestorm best for?
Marketing teams running recurring webinars with unlimited team members, and events up to 3,000 live attendees. Small teams on a tight budget may find it steep.
Vendor profile
- Founded
- 2016.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Livestorm's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.