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Livestorm
by Livestorm
What Livestorm is
Livestorm is a web-based video engagement platform for webinars, online meetings and virtual events. It supports live, automated and on-demand sessions, with registration pages, recording, polls and Q&A. Participants join through a browser without downloading software, or can dial in by phone when internet access is unavailable. The platform covers event organization, invitations, audience engagement and analysis, and lets hosts customize event rooms, registration pages, emails, logos, backgrounds and colors. Its API and webhooks connect events with internal systems and third-party applications; listed integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot and Zapier. Livestorm also offers automated reminder and follow-up emails, AI transcription, live translations and an MCP connection for AI agents. The free plan requires no credit card but includes 30 attendee credits yearly, 30-minute events, 10 events and other limits, with no premium features. Paid plans are billed annually; Pro starts at €1,000/yr and includes 400 attendee credits, sessions up to four hours, unlimited events and team members. Livestorm is based in Lyon, France, and states that it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant.
Who it suits
It suits teams organizing webinars, meetings, product demonstrations, customer training, conferences or company communications. Browser access and phone dial-in may be useful for participants with different access needs.
What it does well
- Supports live, automated and on-demand events.
- Participants can join by browser without downloads.
- Phone dial-in is available when internet access is unavailable.
- Includes registration pages, recording, polls and Q&A.
- Pro starts at €1,000 per year with 400 attendee credits.
What to know first
- The free plan has only 30 attendee credits per year.
- Free events are limited to 30 minutes.
- Paid plans are billed annually; monthly plans are unavailable.
- Event data is permanently deleted 15 days after cancellation.
Limits
Free includes 30 attendee credits yearly, events up to 30 minutes, 10 events, 20 sessions and 10 automated actions per event. It has no premium features. After the attendee credit limit is reached, new attendees cannot join upcoming sessions.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 30 attendee credits/year · 30-minute maximum event duration · 10 events/organization · 20 sessions/event · 10 automated actions/event · pre-recorded event · no premium features · no credit card | Free |
| Pro | Billed annually · 400 attendee credits · Up to 4 hours per session · Unlimited events · Unlimited team members | €1,000 a year |
| Enterprise | custom attendee credit packages · centralized billing across teams and workspaces · advanced analytics and compliance controls · dedicated Customer Success Manager · SLA | On request |
| Pro — 400 attendee credits | annual · 400 attendee credits/year · unlimited team members and events · standard integrations · email and chat support | $1,200 a year |
| Pro — 1,000 attendee credits | annual · 1,000 attendee credits/year · unlimited team members and events · standard integrations · email and chat support | $2,900 a year |
| Pro — 1,500 attendee credits | annual · 1,500 attendee credits/year · unlimited team members and events · standard integrations · email and chat support | $4,125 a year |
| Pro — 2,500 attendee credits | annual · 2,500 attendee credits/year · unlimited team members and events · standard integrations · email and chat support | $6,500 a year |
| Pro — 4,000 attendee credits | annual · 4,000 attendee credits/year · unlimited team members and events · standard integrations · email and chat support | $9,600 a year |
The first 8 of 13 plans, as livestorm.co lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Open livestorm.co in a web browser.
- Choose the Free plan or review the annually billed Pro and Enterprise plans.
- Create an event and set up its registration page.
- Customize the event room and invitation emails.
- Invite participants to join through their browser or by phone.
Verdict
Livestorm combines event setup, audience engagement and follow-up tools, with browser and phone access for attendees. The free plan is limited, and paid plans require annual billing; Pro starts at €1,000 per year.
Questions
Is Livestorm free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and requires no credit card. It includes 30 attendee credits per year and basic limits.
How much does Livestorm Pro cost?
The listed Pro price starts at €1,000 per year. Other listed Pro credit packages include annual prices in USD, such as $1,200 a year for 400 attendee credits.
Which platforms does Livestorm support?
Livestorm is available on the web and through an API. Participants can connect from a browser without downloading software.
Can participants join by phone?
Yes. Participants can dial into an event by phone when internet access is unavailable.
What integrations does Livestorm offer?
Named integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot and Zapier, along with other marketing tools.
What happens to event data after cancellation?
Event data is permanently deleted 15 days after cancellation. Cancellation before renewal prevents another charge; there is no refund after renewal.
Facts from Livestorm's own pages
- AI features
- Livestorm offers an MCP connection for Claude, ChatGPT and AI agents to create events, register attendees and analyze engagement in plain language. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Annual billing
- Pro and Enterprise plans are billed annually; monthly plans are unavailable. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- API and webhooks
- Livestorm's API supports automation with internal systems, back offices and third-party applications. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Attendee limit
- 3000 · support.livestorm.co, 20 Sept 2026
- Automated webinars
- Yes · support.livestorm.co, 20 Sept 2026
- Automation
- Livestorm provides unlimited customized reminder and follow-up email cadences. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Branding
- Users can customize event rooms, registration pages, emails, logos, background images and colors. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Browser access
- Users can connect directly through a browser without downloading software. · livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Browser-based
- Participants can connect directly from a browser without downloading software. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Cancellation refund
- There is no refund after renewal; cancellation before renewal prevents another charge. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Compliance
- Livestorm states that it is GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Data deletion
- Event data is permanently deleted 15 days after cancellation. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Data hosting
- Livestorm says its data is hosted in EU databases and backed up every 24 hours. · support.livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Event workflow
- The platform covers organizing, inviting, engaging and analyzing events in one place. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · livestorm.co, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · support.livestorm.co, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan features
- The free plan has no premium features and requires no credit card. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Free plan limits
- Free includes 30 credits yearly, 30-minute events, 10 events, 20 sessions, and 10 automated actions per event. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Lyon, France · livestorm.co, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The marketplace includes HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot, Microsoft Dynamics, Pipedrive, Zapier and a Livestorm API. · livestorm.co, 28 Sept 2026
- Notable features
- Features include automated webinars, on-demand events, restreaming, AI transcription, live translations, and polls. · livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Payment security
- Transactions are encrypted and processed through Stripe, while Chargebee manages subscriptions. · support.livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Phone access
- Participants can dial into an event by phone when internet access is unavailable. · livestorm.co, 27 Sept 2026
- Polls and Q&A
- Yes · support.livestorm.co, 20 Sept 2026
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