Livestorm is a browser-based webinar and video engagement platform founded in 2016 by Gilles Bertaux and headquartered in Paris, France, with roughly 100 to 120 employees.
It runs entirely in the browser for both hosts and attendees with no downloads or plugins, distinguishing it from legacy desktop-client webinar tools.
Key Features
Livestorm bundles registration pages, automated email sequences, live captioning and transcription, in-session engagement tools like polls and Q&A, and AI content repurposing from webinar transcripts.
It integrates with HubSpot and Zapier broadly, and with Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot and Microsoft Dynamics on the Enterprise tier, and holds GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance.
Pricing
Livestorm offers a permanent Free plan capped at 20-minute sessions and 30 attendees, while paid tiers use an annually purchased attendee-credit model priced at roughly $2.50-3.00 per credit.
The Pro plan supports up to 3,000 live attendees and 4-hour sessions, while Enterprise adds 12-hour sessions, enterprise CRM integrations and a dedicated Customer Success Manager at custom pricing.
Key Features
Fully Browser-Based — No downloads or plugins required for hosts or attendees, running entirely in the browser.
Registration and Landing Pages — Built-in landing page builder and automated email reminder and follow-up sequences.
Live Captioning and Transcription — Real-time automatic transcription of spoken content during live sessions.
AI Content Repurposing — Extracts webinar transcript content and reformats it for reuse across marketing channels.
Engagement Tools — Chat, polls, Q&A, emoji reactions and stage invitations to bring attendees on screen.
On-Demand and Recorded Events — Supports live, on-demand and pre-recorded event formats with instant replays.
CRM and Marketing Integrations — Connects to HubSpot and Zapier broadly, and Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot and Microsoft Dynamics on Enterprise.
Compliance and Security — GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
No downloads or plugins needed for hosts or attendees
Bundles the full webinar funnel from registration to post-event analytics
Attendee-credit pricing can be efficient for occasional large events
Permanent free plan available for evaluation and small use cases
GDPR compliance and ISO 27001 certification appeal to enterprise buyers
Cons
Free plan is limited to 20 minutes and 30 attendees, unsuitable for production use
Attendee-credit pricing model can be confusing compared to flat monthly tiers
Enterprise-grade CRM integrations require the custom-priced Enterprise plan
Costs can scale quickly for organizations running frequent high-attendance events
Session length caps on Pro (4 hours) may be limiting for longer events
Pricing
Free Free N/A
Pro ~$2.50-3.00 per attendee credit Annual (attendee credits)
Enterprise Custom pricing Contact sales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Livestorm?
Livestorm is a browser-based webinar and video engagement platform for hosting live, on-demand and recorded events without downloads.
Does Livestorm have a free plan?
Yes, Livestorm offers a permanent free plan limited to 20-minute sessions and 30 attendees, intended for evaluation.
How does Livestorm pricing work?
Paid plans use an attendee-credit model where organizations purchase credits annually, and one credit is consumed per unique participant per session within a 12-month period.
How many attendees can Livestorm support?
The Pro and Enterprise plans support up to 3,000 live attendees per event.
Does Livestorm require software downloads?
No, Livestorm runs entirely in the browser for both hosts and attendees, with no plugins or downloads required.
Who founded Livestorm?
Livestorm was founded in 2016 by Gilles Bertaux and is headquartered in Paris, France.