Why SMS Matters for Webinar Marketing
The data is clear:
- Email open rates: 20-30% (and declining every year)
- SMS reminders: Send timely webinar details to registrants who have opted in to text messages.
- Webinar attendance with email only: 25-35%
- Webinar attendance with email + SMS: 45-60%
SMS Capabilities by Platform
| Platform | Built-in SMS | SMS Reminders | SMS Follow-up | Extra Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WebinarKit | ✅ Built-in | ✅ | ✅ | Included |
| Demio | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | See official pricing page |
| EverWebinar | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | See official pricing page |
| GoToWebinar | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Not available |
| Livestorm | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Not available |
| Zoom Webinars | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Not available |
| WebinarJam | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ | ❌ | Included but limited |
| ClickFunnels | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Not available natively |
WebinarKit's Built-In SMS Features
- Registration confirmation — Instant SMS with webinar details
- Timed reminders — 24hr, 1hr, and 15min before the webinar
- Just-in-time alerts — "Starting now!" messages for automated webinars
- Post-webinar follow-up — Replay links and offer reminders via SMS
- Segmented messaging — Different texts for attendees, no-shows, and partial viewers
- GHL sync — SMS data flows into GoHighLevel for unified communication
The Hidden Cost of Adding SMS to Other Platforms
| Setup | Platform Cost | SMS Tool | Total Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demio + Twilio | See official pricing page | See official pricing page | See official pricing page |
| EverWebinar + Twilio | See official pricing page | See official pricing page | See official pricing page |
| GoToWebinar (no SMS) | See official pricing page | N/A | No SMS option |
| WebinarKit (built-in) | See official pricing page | Included | See official pricing page |
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Which webinar platform has built-in SMS?
WebinarKit is the only major webinar platform with fully built-in SMS automation at no extra cost. It includes registration confirmations, timed reminders, and post-webinar follow-up via text message.
Do SMS reminders really improve webinar attendance?
SMS provides another way to send timely reminders to registrants who have opted in. Measure attendance with your own audience rather than assuming a particular improvement.
How much does it cost to add SMS to a webinar platform?
WebinarKit includes SMS for free.
Can I send SMS from automated webinars?
With WebinarKit, yes. SMS reminders and follow-ups work on both live and automated webinars, including just-in-time scheduling alerts.