Why Sparkup is the top alternative to Zoom
Explore our Sparkup vs Zoom comparison to find the best webinar and virtual event platform. Compare the features and integrations of each.
Request a demo
Zoom
Browser-based access
Application download required
Invite your team for free
Maximum participants in standard mode
10,000
100 (300 with Business license)
Maximum participants in Webinar mode
10,000
100,000
Webinars
With paid Zoom Webinars add-on
Virtual events
With paid Zoom Events add-on
Hybrid events
In-person events
Interactive video mosaic
Customizable emoji reactions
Real-time emoji reaction analytics
Q&A (Questions & Answers)
On the stream
In a sub-menu
Upvote questions
Live chat
Live chat and Q&A moderation
Live polls
5 question types
Limited to multiple-choice questions
Poll and voting results display
On the stream
In an in-app sub-window
Word clouds
Satisfaction surveys
Quizzes
Leaderboard
Live banners / Lower thirds
Raise hand
Hybrid interactivity mode (accessible in-person)
High-definition video (1080p)
Yes
Limited
Video latency
< 1 second
Approximately 45 seconds
Adaptive bitrate
Peer-to-peer eCDN
Paid add-on required
RTMP input
SRT input
Video stream recording for replay
Webinar studio
Configured in a separate back office
Custom live page
Limited
Custom registration page
Limited
Automated emails (confirmation, reminder...)
Video file upload
Loop video playback
Slide upload
Slide control by other speakers
Screen sharing
Private chat with speakers
Embed video player on a web page
Embed your video source via iFrame
SSO & SAML (Okta, Azure, OneLogin or custom)
Registration analytics
Live streaming metrics
Real-time interaction and engagement data
Video streaming carbon footprint reporting
Online help center
Onboarding
Support
Human
Chatbot
Last update: February 2026