Software · head to head
Airmeet vs Run The World
Airmeet
Software
All-in-one platform for virtual and hybrid events
- From
- $167/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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; Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
- They diverge on capability: Airmeet covers Virtual booths, Run The World covers Roundtables.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Airmeet and Run The World actually diverge.
| Attribute | Airmeet | Run The World |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $167/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2019 | 2018 |
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 Airmeet
- Virtual booths
- Q&A and polls
- Salesforce
- Slack
Only in Run The World
- Roundtables
- Virtual expo
- Stripe
- PayPal
Both cover
- Social lounge
- Speed networking
- Live streaming
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Mailchimp
- 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
Run The World
- 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
Run The World
- The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
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
Run The World
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 50 attendees
- Basic features
- 1-hour events
- Pro$149/month
- 500 attendees
- Speed networking
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$499/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Expo hall
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Airmeet if
- You need virtual booths.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want q&a and polls.
Choose Run The World if
- You need roundtables.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want virtual expo.
Questions people ask
- Is Airmeet or Run The World better?
- Neither clearly leads. Airmeet starts at $167/month and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Airmeet or Run The World?
- Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $167/month for Airmeet and Free for Run The World.
- Does Airmeet or Run The World run on more platforms?
- Airmeet runs on Web, iOS, Android. Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Run The World for free?
- Yes. Run The World has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airmeet starts at $167/month.
- 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 Run The World cannot?
- Airmeet covers Virtual booths, Q&A and polls, Salesforce, Slack. Run The World covers Roundtables, Virtual expo, Stripe, PayPal. Both handle Social lounge, Speed networking, Live streaming, HubSpot.
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).
SourceAirmeet: What platforms does Airmeet support?
Airmeet is available as web/browser-based platform and native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
SourceAirmeet: Does Airmeet support large attendee counts?
Yes, attendee capacity starts from 100 and scales up to 10,000 depending on the plan.
SourceAirmeet: Can I record webinars with Airmeet?
Yes, Airmeet supports recording in live, simulive (simulated live), and on-demand formats.
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