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8x8 vs Bizzabo

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Webinar & Virtual Events

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 8x8 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited; Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Bizzabo covers Event registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Bizzabo actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Bizzabo differ
Attribute8x8Bizzabo
Starting price$29.99/month$499/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded19872012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 8x8

  • Voice calling
  • Video meetings
  • Team messaging
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Call routing
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

Only in Bizzabo

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Bizzabo
  • Customer contactnot Bizzabo
  • Remote worknot Bizzabo
  • Continuitynot Bizzabo

Bizzabo

  • Event planningnot 8x8
  • Ticket salesnot 8x8
  • Attendee managementnot 8x8
  • Virtual eventsnot 8x8
  • Event marketingnot 8x8

Where each one falls short

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

8x8

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited

Bizzabo

  • High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
  • Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
  • Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
  • Website builder has limited assets and customization options

Pricing, plan by plan

8x8

$29.99/month
  • Pro$29.99/month
    • Calling and meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Team messaging
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 8x8 if

  • You need voice calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video meetings.
8x8 review

Choose Bizzabo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
Bizzabo review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Bizzabo better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Bizzabo at $499/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Bizzabo?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Bizzabo at $499/month.
Does 8x8 or Bizzabo run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Bizzabo runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is 8x8 best used for?
8x8 is most often used for business communication, customer contact, remote work, continuity. Of those, business communication and customer contact are not what Bizzabo is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Bizzabo cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?

Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.

Source
Bizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?

The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.

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Bizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?

Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.

Source
Bizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?

Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.

Source
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