How to Create Paid Webinars in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

By , Co-Founder & CEO of WebinarKit · Updated May 2026

Quick Answer

Creating a paid webinar used to mean stitching together a checkout and a webinar tool. Now you can do it in one place. Here's the full step-by-step.

Quick Answer: To create a paid webinar, choose a webinar platform with built-in payments (like WebinarKit), enable the paid/collect-payment option on your webinar, set your access price, and publish your registration page. Attendees pay first and are registered automatically once payment succeeds. This works for both live and automated webinars.

What Is a Paid Webinar?

A paid webinar is a webinar people pay to attend. Instead of a free registration form, the registration page includes a checkout. The attendee pays an access fee, then receives the join link and reminders. Paid webinars work for premium live trainings, masterclasses, paid replays, and evergreen webinars that sell access around the clock.

How to Create a Paid Webinar, Step by Step

  1. Pick a platform that collects payment natively. The simplest path is a webinar tool with paid registration built in, so you don't need a separate cart and automation.
  2. Create your webinar (live or automated) and build your presentation.
  3. Enable the paid option in the webinar settings and set your access price. See the collecting-payments tutorial for the exact steps.
  4. Publish your registration page. Buyers pay on this page and are auto-registered.
  5. Promote it through email, social, and ads, and watch your paid webinar funnel convert.

Live vs Automated Paid Webinars

Charging for a live webinar is ideal for one-time premium events. Charging for an automated webinar turns a recorded session into an evergreen product that sells 24/7. With WebinarKit's newly launched Paid Webinars, both work the same way.

How Much Should You Charge?

Pricing depends on the value and your audience. See our guide on how to price a paid webinar for frameworks, and how to charge for a webinar for the mechanics.

Start Charging for Your Webinars

WebinarKit lets you sell paid tickets to live or automated webinars with built-in checkout — no Stripe or third-party cart required. Get paid the moment someone registers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I charge for a webinar without a separate checkout tool?

Yes. With a platform like WebinarKit that has Paid Webinars built in, payment is collected on the registration page, so you don't need a third-party cart.

Can automated webinars be paid?

Yes. You can run a paid evergreen webinar that collects payment and registers buyers automatically, 24/7.

How long does it take to set up a paid webinar?

Once your webinar is built, enabling the paid option and setting a price takes only a few minutes.

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Sources & further reading

WebinarKit's guidance is informed by industry research and recognized practitioners. For broader context on webinar marketing and AI-assisted selling, see: