Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
The product provides live and on-demand webinars, recording, registration controls, polls, Q&A, analytics, livestreaming, branding, integrations, and a REST API. G2 reports a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 86 reviews. Performance and support scores remain moderate because independent evidence is limited.
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Overview
Zoho Webinar is a cloud-based platform for organizing live webinars, virtual conferences, online training, and recorded events. Organizers can share video, audio, screens, PDFs, presentations, and other session materials.
Attendees can join through supported browsers or mobile applications. Zoho also supports browser-based mobile attendance without requiring an app for supported plans. Paid capacity scales from small sessions to events with up to 5,000 attendees.
Decision guideZoho Webinar Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
PlatformsAndroid, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web
TechZella assessment8.5/10
Editorial assessmentZoho Webinar Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan available for small webinars.
- Annual paid plans start at $8 per organizer per month.
- Supports browser-based attendance without required downloads for many attendees.
- Includes registration, engagement, recording, analytics, and livestreaming features.
- Connects with Zoho applications, HubSpot, Zapier, Zia, and Rev AI.
- Provides a documented REST API with OAuth authentication.
Cons
- Capacity-based pricing creates several price points within the paid tiers.
- Advanced branding and on-demand features require higher plans.
- Presenter requirements differ from attendee browser access.
- Some AI and automation functions depend on additional connected services.
- Independent review coverage is smaller than that of major webinar competitors.
Plans & pricingZoho Webinar Pricing & Plans
Free
$0
month
Supports up to 20 attendees and webinars lasting up to 60 minutes. Includes screen sharing, polls, Q&A, and raise-hand controls.
Check current pricing →Standard
From $8 per organizer
month, billed annually
Entry paid tier with recording, cloud storage, co-organizers, registration embedding, webinar series, branding, workflows, and webhooks. Capacity-based pricing applies.
Check current pricing →Professional
From $16 per organizer
month, billed annually
Adds capabilities such as on-demand webinars, custom domains, email customization, domain restrictions, anonymous questions, departments, and onboarding.
Check current pricing →Enterprise
From $66 per organizer
month, billed annually
Higher-capacity tier. Zoho lists paid capacity options reaching up to 5,000 attendees, with pricing varying by capacity.
Check current pricing →Free Trial
14 days
trial
Trial access is available without a credit card. After the trial, accounts can move to the free plan if no paid subscription is selected.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Cost contextTotal Cost & Hidden Costs
The sticker price is rarely the whole cost. TechZella did not find published figures for the items below in the sources reviewed, so confirm them with the vendor before budgeting.
Implementation time
Not publicly documented. Ask for a typical onboarding and migration timeline for a team of your size, and whether paid onboarding is required.
Hosting & infrastructure
Not publicly documented for this product. For SaaS, hosting is normally part of the subscription; for self-hosted or hybrid deployments, budget for servers, backups, security patching and admin time.
Hidden fees & add-ons
No overage, add-on or premium-support fees were documented in the reviewed sources. Request a written quote that lists usage limits, minimum seats, integrations, support tiers and renewal terms.
Compare optionsZoho Webinar Competitors & Alternatives
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Direct competitors
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GoTo WebinarGoTo Webinar is a cloud platform for hosting live, recorded, simulive, and virtual events with registration, engagement, analytics, and integrations.
DemioBrowser-based webinar software for live, automated, and on-demand events, with audience engagement, analytics, integrations, and AI-assisted chat moderation.
CapabilitiesZoho Webinar Features
Webinar Hosting
- Live webinars
- On-demand webinars
- Webinar series
- Evergreen webinars
- Virtual conferences
- Browser-based attendance
- Up to 5,000 attendees on paid plans
Audience Engagement
- Polls
- Q&A
- Chat
- Raise hand
- Emoji reactions
- Anonymous questions on eligible plans
- Interactive town halls
Registration and Promotion
- Custom registration forms
- Registration moderation
- Embedded registration forms
- Automated reminder emails
- Source tracking
- Custom domains on eligible plans
- Post-webinar redirects
Content and Recording
- Webcam and screen sharing
- PDF, presentation, and video sharing
- Cloud recording
- MP4 downloads
- On-demand playback
- Session material sharing
Analytics and Reporting
- Registration reports
- Attendance reports
- Engagement analytics
- Poll and Q&A reports
- Source tracking reports
- CSV export
Integrations and Automation
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Campaigns
- Zoho Flow
- Zoho Calendar
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Zia
- Rev AI
- REST API
- OAuth authentication
- Webhooks on eligible plans
Livestreaming
- YouTube livestreaming
- Facebook livestreaming
- LinkedIn livestreaming
- Real-time social audience interaction
Security and Branding
- Custom branding
- Co-branding
- Custom email content
- Registration controls
- TLS and DTLS-SRTP security measures
- Two-factor authentication support
Product detailsZoho Webinar Specifications
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
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| Primary interface | Web browser |
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| Operating systems | Windows 8 and above, macOS, Linux |
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| Mobile platforms | Android 8 and above, iOS 15 and above |
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| Supported browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari for attendees |
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| API | REST API with OAuth authentication |
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| API root endpoint | https://webinar.zoho.com/api/v2 |
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| Free plan | Yes |
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| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card required |
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| Maximum paid capacity | 5,000 attendees |
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| Recording storage | 10 GB per organizer on listed Standard plans, with paid add-ons |
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| Integrations | Zoho CRM, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Flow, Zoho Calendar, HubSpot, Zapier, Zia, Rev AI |
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| Livestreaming | YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn |
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| Vendor founded | 1996 |
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Our evidence-based assessmentTechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.5/10Moderate confidence
The product provides live and on-demand webinars, recording, registration controls, polls, Q&A, analytics, livestreaming, branding, integrations, and a REST API. G2 reports a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 86 reviews. Performance and support scores remain moderate because independent evidence is limited.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Independent review sources
Zoho Webinar Ratings & Reviews
Ratings are published by the respective review platforms and may change over time.
Common questionsZoho Webinar FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
Does Zoho Webinar have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan supports up to 20 attendees and limits each webinar to 60 minutes.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Zoho advertises a 14-day free trial without requiring a credit card.
What platforms does Zoho Webinar support?
It supports web browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus Android and iOS devices. Attendees can join from supported mobile browsers without downloading the app.
Does Zoho Webinar provide an API?
Yes. Zoho provides a REST API with the documented API root at https://webinar.zoho.com/api/v2. API requests require OAuth authentication.
What integrations are available?
Official integrations include Zoho CRM, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Flow, Zoho Calendar, HubSpot, Zapier, Zia, and Rev AI.
Can Zoho Webinar livestream to social networks?
Yes. Zoho documents livestreaming to YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn, subject to feature and account requirements.
What is the largest supported audience?
Zoho states that paid webinar plans can support up to 5,000 attendees.
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