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6Connex vs Hopin

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6Connex

Software

Enterprise virtual event platform

From
$8000/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hopin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 6Connex 6connex.com now redirects to Brandlive, so the product is no longer sold or priced under its own name; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • They diverge on capability: 6Connex covers 3D virtual environments, Hopin covers Virtual stages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 6Connex and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where 6Connex and Hopin differ
Attribute6ConnexHopin
Starting price$8000/eventFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20092019

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 6Connex

  • 3D virtual environments
  • Networking
  • Resource center
  • Lead capture
  • Adobe Connect
  • Zoom

Only in Hopin

  • Virtual stages
  • Networking sessions
  • Expo areas
  • Breakout rooms
  • Stripe
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Live streaming
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

6Connex

  • Hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinarsnot Hopin
  • Running branded online event environments with attendee trackingnot Hopin

Hopin

  • Event planningnot 6Connex
  • Ticket salesnot 6Connex
  • Attendee managementnot 6Connex
  • Virtual eventsnot 6Connex
  • Event marketingnot 6Connex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

6Connex

  • 6connex.com now redirects to Brandlive, so the product is no longer sold or priced under its own name
  • No pricing is reachable at the original domain

Hopin

  • Platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • Hard registration caps with additional charges if events exceed 100 registrations
  • Post-acquisition delays with slow account activation taking up to 45 days and slow responses to onboarding questions
  • High pricing particularly problematic for organizations running occasional or simple webinars
  • No Facebook or YouTube live streaming integration and limited caption support for accessibility

Pricing, plan by plan

6Connex

$8000/event
  • Standard$8000/event
    • Virtual environment
    • Booths
    • Live streaming
  • Professional$15000/event
    • Custom design
    • Advanced features
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$30000/event
    • Unlimited customization
    • API access
    • Dedicated team

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 6Connex if

  • You need 3d virtual environments.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want networking.
6Connex review

Choose Hopin if

  • You need virtual stages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want networking sessions.
Hopin review

Questions people ask

Is 6Connex or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. 6Connex starts at $8000/event and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 6Connex or Hopin?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8000/event for 6Connex and Free for Hopin.
Does 6Connex or Hopin run on more platforms?
6Connex runs on Web, Ios, Android. Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 6Connex starts at $8000/event.
What is 6Connex best used for?
6Connex is most often used for hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinars, running branded online event environments with attendee tracking. Of those, hosting virtual events, trade shows and webinars and running branded online event environments with attendee tracking are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can 6Connex do that Hopin cannot?
6Connex covers 3D virtual environments, Networking, Resource center, Lead capture. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle Live streaming, Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hopin: What is Hopin's pricing?

Hopin (now RingCentral Events) starts at approximately $99 per organizer per month (billed annually) for the Events Pro plan, with higher tiers at $199 and $299 per month adding onsite capabilities and advanced integrations. A free plan is available with limited features.

Source
Hopin: What features does Hopin include?

Hopin provides registration, live streaming, networking tools (1:1 video matchmaking, breakout rooms), virtual reception and expo areas, real-time analytics and reporting, and integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, and Pardot.

Source
Hopin: Can Hopin live stream to Facebook or YouTube?

No. Hopin does not offer native options to live stream video conferencing directly to Facebook or YouTube. This requires manual setup or third-party solutions.

Source
Hopin: Does Hopin provide automated captions during events?

Hopin does not offer built-in caption support across all features, which is a limitation for accessibility and engagement during live sessions.

Source
Hopin: Who acquired Hopin?

RingCentral acquired Hopin in late 2023. The platform is now sold as RingCentral Events with ongoing support and updates managed by RingCentral.

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