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BigMarker vs Hubilo

BigMarker logo

BigMarker

Software

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
$99/month
Rated
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Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Software

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote; Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • They diverge on capability: BigMarker covers Live webinars, Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigMarker and Hubilo actually diverge.

Attributes where BigMarker and Hubilo differ
AttributeBigMarkerHubilo
Starting price$99/month$450/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20102015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp

Only in Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Live streaming
  • Expo booths
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Hubilo
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Hubilo
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Hubilo
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Hubilo
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Hubilo

Hubilo

  • Event planningnot BigMarker
  • Ticket salesnot BigMarker
  • Attendee managementnot BigMarker
  • Virtual eventsnot BigMarker
  • Event marketingnot BigMarker

Where each one falls short

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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

Pricing, plan by plan

BigMarker

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Live webinars
    • 100 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Elite$299/month
    • 500 attendees
    • On-demand
    • Custom branding
  • Summit$999/month
    • Virtual summits
    • 10000 attendees
    • Full features

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.

Choose Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.

Questions people ask

Is BigMarker or Hubilo better?
Neither clearly leads. BigMarker starts at $99/month and Hubilo at $450/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigMarker or Hubilo?
BigMarker starts at $99/month and Hubilo at $450/month.
Does BigMarker or Hubilo run on more platforms?
BigMarker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Hubilo runs on Web.
What is BigMarker best used for?
BigMarker is most often used for live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a, virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms, evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenter, ticketed webinars with payment collection. Of those, live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a and virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms are not what Hubilo is typically brought in for.
What can BigMarker do that Hubilo cannot?
BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Both handle HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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