CrowdPass vs Livestorm
The In-Person Event Platform vs Livestorm
Livestorm is a video engagement platform for webinars, virtual meetings, and online events. It excels at browser-based virtual experiences with no downloads required. However, Livestorm is entirely virtual — it has no badge printing, NFC, check-in, lead retrieval, or any in-person event capabilities.
Choose CrowdPass if you need
- Your events have any in-person component — badges, check-in, NFC, or lead retrieval
- You need on-site technology like photo booths, SMS, and access control
- Attendee tracking and real-time venue analytics matter to you
Choose Livestorm if you need
- Your events are 100% virtual webinars or online meetings with no physical component
- You want a no-download browser-based virtual event experience
Bottom Line
Livestorm and CrowdPass serve completely different event formats. Livestorm is for virtual webinars. CrowdPass is for in-person and hybrid events. Choose based on your event format, or use both for hybrid.
Feature comparison
Pricing comparison
CrowdPass
From $4/attendee with per-event and subscription plans
Livestorm
Free tier for up to 30 attendees; Pro from $79/mo; Business from $299/mo; Enterprise custom
Livestorm is affordable for virtual webinars. CrowdPass is priced for in-person events with on-site technology. They serve different markets, so direct pricing comparison isn't meaningful.
Where CrowdPass wins
Complete In-Person Event Tech
CrowdPass provides badges, NFC wristbands, check-in, and on-site analytics. Livestorm has zero in-person capabilities.
Lead Retrieval for Trade Shows
CrowdPass offers NFC-powered lead capture for exhibitors. Livestorm has no lead retrieval tools for physical events.
Multi-Zone Access Control
CrowdPass manages multiple venue zones with NFC access control. Livestorm operates entirely online with no venue management.
Where Livestorm wins
Browser-Based Virtual Events
Livestorm runs entirely in the browser with no downloads required, offering a frictionless virtual experience with polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms.
Webinar Automation
Livestorm offers automated webinars, on-demand replays, and engagement scoring — purpose-built for virtual lead generation that CrowdPass doesn't offer.
Switching from Livestorm
Migrating is easier than you think. Here's how.
Assess Your Event Format
If you're moving from virtual to in-person events, CrowdPass provides the entire on-site technology stack. You can keep Livestorm for virtual webinars.
Set Up CrowdPass for In-Person
Build registration pages, design NFC badges, and configure check-in flows for your in-person events.
Deploy On-Site Technology
Set up badge printers, NFC readers, and kiosks. CrowdPass provides hardware and training for your first in-person event.
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