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Airmeet vs Grip

Airmeet logo

Airmeet

Webinar & Virtual Events

All-in-one platform for virtual and hybrid events

From
$167/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grip logo

Grip

Event Management

AI-powered event networking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Airmeet interface has many interactive features requiring new attendees to understand social lounges, speed networking, polls, and QA before joining; Grip no published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • They diverge on capability: Airmeet covers Social lounge, Grip covers AI recommendations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airmeet and Grip actually diverge.

Attributes where Airmeet and Grip differ
AttributeAirmeetGrip
Starting price$167/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20192014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Airmeet

  • Social lounge
  • Speed networking
  • Virtual booths
  • Live streaming
  • Q&A and polls
  • Slack
  • Mailchimp

Only in Grip

  • AI recommendations
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Lead scoring
  • Analytics
  • Cvent
  • Eventbrite

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Airmeet

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Grip

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Airmeet

  • Interface has many interactive features requiring new attendees to understand social lounges, speed networking, polls, and QA before joining
  • Mobile experience not on par with desktop version; effective hosting requires a laptop
  • Resource-intensive platform that can be heavy on bandwidth, with video quality degradation on weak internet connections
  • Limited customization options for backgrounds, banners, and landing page content

Grip

  • No published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • Roundtables limited to 25 active audio/video participants out of 100 max attendees
  • Only Standard sessions supported for in-person-only events; other formats require virtual or hybrid setup
  • Platform setup requires privacy policy and user agreement, plus delivery manager coordination

Pricing, plan by plan

Airmeet

$167/month
  • Premium Webinars$167/month
    • 2 team members
    • Webinars up to 10,000 attendees
    • Live/Simulive/On-demand formats
  • Events$null/month
    • 5 team members
    • Multi-track events
    • Hybrid formats

Grip

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grip review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Airmeet if

  • You need social lounge.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want speed networking.
Airmeet review

Choose Grip if

  • You need ai recommendations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want meeting scheduler.
Grip review

Questions people ask

Is Airmeet or Grip better?
Neither clearly leads. Airmeet starts at $167/month and Grip at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airmeet or Grip?
Airmeet starts at $167/month and Grip at On request.
Does Airmeet or Grip run on more platforms?
Airmeet runs on Web, iOS, Android. Grip runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Airmeet best used for?
Airmeet is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Airmeet do that Grip cannot?
Airmeet covers Social lounge, Speed networking, Virtual booths, Live streaming. Grip covers AI recommendations, Meeting scheduler, Intent data, Lead scoring. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airmeet: Does Airmeet offer a free plan?

No free plan, but Airmeet offers a free trial. Premium Webinars starts at $167/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly).

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Grip: How does Grip's AI matchmaking work?

Grip uses 16 machine learning algorithms on billions of interaction data to generate over 70 million recommendations annually. It analyzes attendee preferences and behaviors to suggest relevant connections.

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Airmeet: What platforms does Airmeet support?

Airmeet is available as web/browser-based platform and native mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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Grip: What are the main features?

Grip includes AI-powered matchmaking, interactive floor plans, direct messaging and video, meeting scheduling, sponsored sessions, live streams, and round tables for networking events.

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Airmeet: Does Airmeet support large attendee counts?

Yes, attendee capacity starts from 100 and scales up to 10,000 depending on the plan.

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Grip: How is Grip priced?

Grip uses custom pricing based on event needs. Pricing is not publicly listed; organizers must contact sales for quotes.

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Airmeet: Can I record webinars with Airmeet?

Yes, Airmeet supports recording in live, simulive (simulated live), and on-demand formats.

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Grip: Can I integrate Grip with existing event management systems?

Yes. Grip acquired Connectiv EMS and integrates with existing event management systems, allowing you to use Grip's features with your current event tech stack.

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