Alternatives · Webinars
Digital Samba alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Digital Samba alternative for most people is ClickMeeting (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of webinar and live streaming tools. The best free one is Livestorm (1.8 GPA).
Digital Samba compared with 5 alternatives: Livestorm, BigMarker, ClickMeeting, Airmeet and Zoom Webinars.
Digital Samba has a free plan. Paid plans start at €99 per month on a 12-month contract. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital SambaThis tool | Free plan · from €99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Livestorm | Free plan · from $1,200/yr | Yes | Web |
| BigMarker | Paid | No | Web |
| ClickMeeting | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Airmeet | Free trial · from $167/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoom Webinars | From $83.33/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Digital Samba starts at about $110.60 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Livestorm, ClickMeeting and Zoom Webinars.
Airmeet scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Digital Samba
Livestorm
Browser-based webinars, live or on demand, priced per attendee
- Livestorm starts at $1,200 per year for up to 400 attendee credits.
- Livestorm also covers multistreaming.
- Livestorm does not cover whiteboard and video calls, which Digital Samba does.
Suits: Marketing teams running regular lead-generation webinars
BigMarker
Marketing webinars and virtual, hybrid and in-person events
- BigMarker has no free plan, unlike Digital Samba.
- BigMarker also covers ticketing and multistreaming.
- BigMarker does not cover whiteboard and video calls, which Digital Samba does.
Suits: B2B marketing teams using webinars for demand generation
ClickMeeting
Webinars and online meetings with paid events and automation
- ClickMeeting starts at $39 per month for up to 50 attendees, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- ClickMeeting has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Digital Samba.
- ClickMeeting also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- ClickMeeting also covers transcription, ticketing and multistreaming.
- ClickMeeting does not cover video calls, which Digital Samba does.
Suits: Trainers and teachers running online classes and paid courses
Airmeet
Webinars and virtual events with networking features
- Airmeet starts at $167 per month for 100 attendees, billed yearly ($199 billed monthly).
- Airmeet has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Digital Samba.
- Airmeet also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Airmeet also covers reports and ticketing.
- Airmeet does not cover whiteboard and video calls, which Digital Samba does.
Suits: Webinar programs that want attendee networking
Zoom Webinars
Zoom's own webinar product, licensed per host by audience size
- Zoom Webinars starts at $83.33 per user / month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- Zoom Webinars has no free plan, unlike Digital Samba.
- Zoom Webinars also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoom Webinars also covers multistreaming.
- Zoom Webinars does not cover whiteboard and video calls, which Digital Samba does.
Suits: Companies already on Zoom that need larger, more controlled events
Limits worth knowing in Digital Samba
- Embedded is aimed at developers: anything beyond a basic iframe embed needs API or SDK work.
- All prices are in euros. Plans above Start run on 12-month contracts that renew automatically unless cancelled before the notice period.
- Cloud recording (about €0.0130 a minute on the Create plan), storage, transcription and restreaming are billed per minute on top of the plan fee.
- End-to-end encryption disables Q&A, polling, shared notes and saved whiteboards. The site lists a browser app only, with no native desktop app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Digital Samba?
The alternatives to Digital Samba in this directory are Livestorm, BigMarker, ClickMeeting, Airmeet and Zoom Webinars. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Digital Samba.
Is there a free alternative to Digital Samba?
Yes. Livestorm has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Digital Samba alternatives work on Windows?
The Digital Samba listing does not include a Windows app. ClickMeeting and Zoom Webinars list one.
Which Digital Samba alternatives work on macOS?
The Digital Samba listing does not include a macOS app. ClickMeeting and Zoom Webinars list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.