If you're looking at the Genesis Digital webinar stack in 2026, here's the headline: WebinarJam Basic ($79/mo annual) and every tier above it now include EverWebinar at no extra cost. The old "buy WebinarJam, then add EverWebinar separately" workflow is gone for everyone except Starter-tier buyers. WebinarJam runs live broadcasts. EverWebinar runs the evergreen replay. You usually need both, and now one subscription gets you both.
This article breaks down what each tool does, who should buy WebinarJam vs standalone EverWebinar, and how the 2-tool architecture compares to newer unified-room competitors (including Heatcord, which we make).
The quick verdict (TL;DR)
WebinarJam and EverWebinar are sibling products from Genesis Digital. WebinarJam is live-only, you host in real time with attendees in a chat room. EverWebinar is automated-only, pre-recorded webinars that run on a just-in-time schedule (e.g., "starts in 15 minutes") with fake-live chat replay.
If you need both live and automated, the cheapest path is WebinarJam Basic at $79/mo annual ($948/yr). That tier includes EverWebinar bundled in, automated webinars come along for the ride. Professional ($229/mo annual) and Enterprise ($379/mo annual) also include EverWebinar.
If you only need evergreen, buy EverWebinar standalone: $79/mo on a 2-year plan ($1,896/2yr), $99/mo annual ($1,188/yr), or $199/mo monthly. If you only need live and a tight budget, WebinarJam Starter at $39/mo annual ($49/mo monthly) is the cheapest entry point, but it does NOT include EverWebinar.
Both products still feel dated next to 2024-era newer tools. The billing has been consolidated but the dashboards are still separate. Newer tools like Heatcord, Demio Premium, and Livestorm bundle both modes into a unified room. If you want a single app with one click between modes, you'll want a newer tool.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | WebinarJam | EverWebinar |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Live broadcasts | Automated evergreen funnels |
| Price (entry) | $39/mo annual (Starter) | $79/mo (2-year plan) |
| Price (with EverWebinar bundled) | WebinarJam Basic $79/mo annual ($948/yr) includes EverWebinar | |
| Billing model | Monthly or annual | 2-year, annual, or monthly |
| Live webinars | Yes (core feature) | Not supported |
| Automated/evergreen webinars | Bundled at Basic+ via EverWebinar | Yes (core feature) |
| Just-in-time scheduling | Via bundled EverWebinar | Yes (signature feature) |
| Fake-live chat replay | Via bundled EverWebinar | Yes |
| Max attendees | 100 / 500 / 2,000 / 5,000 | Effectively unlimited (recorded) |
| Multi-presenter | Up to 6 | N/A (single recorded host) |
| OBS / RTMP streaming | Yes | No (you upload a video) |
| UI feel (May 2026) | Dated | Dated |
| Setup time | ~30 min first webinar | ~30 min jukebox config |
| Shared account dashboard | Yes (single Genesis Digital login) | |
| EU data residency | US only | US only |
| Integrations | Kit, ActiveCampaign, Marketo, Zapier | Kit, ActiveCampaign, Zapier |
Where WebinarJam wins (vs running EverWebinar alone)
Real-time interaction
WebinarJam handles the live job. Real-time Q&A, polls, chat moderation, hand-raise, multi-presenter rotation. EverWebinar physically cannot do this, it's a recording with a fake-live chat layer. If your launches depend on the energy of a live room (cohort kickoffs, live product reveals, urgency-driven sales), WebinarJam is the side of the split that matters.
OBS / RTMP streaming
WebinarJam supports RTMP. You can route OBS, Streamlabs, or any RTMP-capable studio into the room. EverWebinar is upload-only, you give it a finished video file. For producers running multi-camera setups or chroma-key backgrounds, WebinarJam is the only Genesis Digital option.
Larger attendee headroom
WebinarJam Professional ($229/mo annual) handles up to 2,000 live attendees, and Enterprise ($379/mo annual) handles 5,000. If your launches pull crowds in that range, WebinarJam is the side of the split you'll lean on.
Where EverWebinar wins (vs running WebinarJam alone)
Just-in-time scheduling
EverWebinar's signature feature. When someone registers, the next webinar appears to start in 15 minutes, but it's actually a recording on loop. This is the pattern that powers most $5k-$50k/mo affiliate-marketing-style evergreen funnels. WebinarJam doesn't do this at all because it's live-only.
Fake-live chat replay
EverWebinar replays the chat from the original live event synced to the recording. Attendees see questions getting answered, comments coming in, urgency building, and it feels real. WebinarJam can't replay this because the live event already happened with its own chat; EverWebinar is the layer that preserves the energy and loops it forever.
No host required
EverWebinar runs while you sleep. Once configured, you don't need to show up to the room. WebinarJam requires you (or a co-presenter) live in the chair. For a creator wanting passive evergreen revenue, EverWebinar is the half of the split that scales without your time.
Standalone EverWebinar makes sense for evergreen-only buyers
If you're never going to run a live webinar, you don't need WebinarJam at all. Standalone EverWebinar runs $79/mo on a 2-year plan ($1,896/2yr), $99/mo annual ($1,188/yr), or $199/mo monthly. For pure evergreen operators, that's the cheapest path, no live broadcasting infrastructure you'll never use.
The pricing math (2026 reality)
As of 2026, WebinarJam Basic ($79/mo annual, $948/yr) includes EverWebinar at no extra cost. You no longer "buy the bundle." You buy WebinarJam Basic or higher, and EverWebinar is automatically included. WebinarJam Starter ($39/mo annual, $468/yr) is the lone exception, it excludes EverWebinar.
So the actual math: $948/yr for live + evergreen via WebinarJam Basic (the cheapest path). Compare to $1,188/yr for standalone EverWebinar alone (without live). The Basic tier is genuinely the best value if you need both modes.
The downsides are unchanged: the UI feels dated, and the two products still have separate dashboards, you record your live event in WebinarJam, then configure the evergreen replay in the EverWebinar dashboard. The billing is unified now, but the user experience isn't.
The actual decision
Pick WebinarJam Starter ($39/mo annual) if…
- You only run live webinars and never plan to evergreen-ify them
- You're capped at 100 attendees and one host (Starter limits)
- You want the cheapest WebinarJam entry tier
Pick WebinarJam Basic+ ($79/mo annual and up) if…
- You need both live launches and evergreen funnels, EverWebinar is included free
- You need OBS/RTMP streaming or multi-camera setups
- You run large launches (500-5,000 attendees), Pro/Enterprise tiers
- You don't mind running two dashboards under one subscription
Pick EverWebinar standalone if…
- You only run evergreen funnels (no live)
- Just-in-time scheduling and fake-live chat replay are your funnel's core
- You don't need WebinarJam's live infrastructure
- 2-year plan ($79/mo) is the cheapest standalone evergreen entry
Pick neither if…
You want a modern UI or a unified room where your live event becomes your evergreen funnel without switching dashboards. The Genesis Digital split into two products is a 2014 architecture decision that no longer matches how solo creators want to work in 2026. The billing has been unified (EverWebinar bundled into WebinarJam Basic+), but the dashboards remain separate. If you want a single app with one click between modes, you'll want a newer tool.
The third option: Heatcord
We built Heatcord because the 2-dashboard Genesis Digital split is exhausting even with the new bundled billing. Live and automated in one app, same room, monthly billing. Press one button after your live event and that exact recording, with chat playback, offer reveal, audience interactions intact, becomes your evergreen funnel. No re-upload, no second login, no annual commitment.
Pricing: $39 Starter / $129 Pro / $249 Scale per month. Heatcord Pro at $129/mo gives you live + automated in a unified room. WebinarJam Basic at $79/mo annual ($948/yr) is cheaper on paper and now bundles EverWebinar, but you still run two separate dashboards under one sub and commit annually. EU data residency, built-in audience list, native scheduling, engagement emails on your authenticated domain. See the Heatcord vs WebinarJam or Heatcord vs EverWebinar comparison pages, or just claim your spot.
FAQ
Are WebinarJam and EverWebinar the same company?
Yes. Both are owned by Genesis Digital. Shared account, shared branding. As of 2026, WebinarJam Basic+ tiers include EverWebinar bundled in at no extra cost, they're no longer sold as two separate subscriptions for those tiers.
What's the difference between WebinarJam and EverWebinar?
WebinarJam = live. EverWebinar = automated. WebinarJam Basic ($79/mo annual) and up now include EverWebinar bundled in.
How much does it cost to get both WebinarJam and EverWebinar in 2026?
WebinarJam Basic at $79/mo annual ($948/yr) is the cheapest path, EverWebinar is included at that tier and higher. Standalone EverWebinar runs $79, $199/mo depending on commitment length.
Can I buy WebinarJam or EverWebinar monthly?
Yes. WebinarJam: $49, $499/mo monthly ($39, $379/mo annual). EverWebinar standalone: $199/mo monthly, or commit to $99/mo annual or $79/mo on a 2-year plan.
Why does Genesis Digital still ship two separate tools?
Historical. WebinarJam launched in 2014; EverWebinar followed as a separate evergreen sibling. The billing has been consolidated (Basic+ now bundles EverWebinar), but the two products still have separate dashboards and separate interfaces.
What's the cheapest live + automated combination?
WebinarJam Basic at $79/mo annual ($948/yr) is the cheapest 1-subscription option, EverWebinar is bundled in. Or Heatcord Pro at $129/mo monthly ($1,548/yr if you paid annual, more expensive on paper, but you're billed monthly and get a unified room with one click between live and evergreen).
See live + automated in one app
Pricing verified May 2026 from webinarjam.com and everwebinar.com.