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AllSeated vs Hopin

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AllSeated

Software

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: AllSeated covers Floor plans, Hopin covers Virtual stages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllSeated and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where AllSeated and Hopin differ
AttributeAllSeatedHopin
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Founded20132019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 AllSeated

  • Floor plans
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • Timeline planning
  • 3D visualization
  • Google Contacts
  • Excel
  • Cvent

Only in Hopin

  • Virtual stages
  • Networking sessions
  • Expo areas
  • Breakout rooms
  • Live streaming
  • Stripe
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

AllSeated

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

Hopin

  • 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.

AllSeated

Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.

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

AllSeated

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Floor plans
    • Basic seating
    • Guest list
  • Pro$99/event
    • Advanced features
    • 3D walkthrough
    • Timeline
  • Business$299/month
    • Team features
    • VR tours
    • API access

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose AllSeated if

  • You need floor plans.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
AllSeated 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 AllSeated or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. AllSeated starts at Free and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllSeated or Hopin?
AllSeated starts at Free and Hopin at Free.
Does AllSeated or Hopin run on more platforms?
AllSeated runs on Web, Ios, Android. Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use AllSeated for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AllSeated best used for?
AllSeated is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can AllSeated do that Hopin cannot?
AllSeated covers Floor plans, Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

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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