8x8
Livestorm
| Feature | 8x8 | Livestorm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $28/mo | Free / from $99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | international-businesses, contact-centers, healthcare, financial-services | marketers, sales-teams, event-organizers, saas-companies |
| Founded | 1987 | 2016 |
| Unlimited Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Conferencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Center | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Events | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Rooms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Registration Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Engagement Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 8x8 Pros
- Unlimited international calling
- Strong contact center features
- Good uptime and reliability
- Compliant for healthcare and finance
✗ 8x8 Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Support can be slow
- Pricing not transparent
✓ Livestorm Pros
- No downloads required
- Excellent webinar automation
- Built-in registration pages
- Great analytics and engagement tools
✗ Livestorm Cons
- Expensive for small teams
- Limited free plan
- Occasional audio lag
The Verdict
8x8 is built for international businesses and contact centers, with a focus on unlimited-calling and video-conferencing. Livestorm targets marketers and sales teams and leads with webinars and virtual-events.
On pricing, 8x8 is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $28/mo compared to $99/mo for Livestorm. That $71/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Livestorm has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. 8x8 requires a paid subscription from day one.
Livestorm edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Livestorm has a slight overall edge — but if unlimited international calling matters most to you, 8x8 may still be the right call.