Software · head to head
Bizzabo vs Run The World
The short version
- Only Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons; 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: Bizzabo covers Event registration, Run The World covers Speed networking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bizzabo and Run The World actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bizzabo | Run The World |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $499/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 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 Bizzabo
- Event registration
- Mobile event app
- Networking
- Sponsor management
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Marketo
- Slack
Only in Run The World
- Speed networking
- Roundtables
- Virtual expo
- Live streaming
- Social lounge
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Zapier
Both cover
- HubSpot
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bizzabo
- 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.
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
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
Bizzabo
$499/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.
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 Bizzabo if
- You need event registration.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mobile event app.
Choose Run The World if
- You need speed networking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want roundtables.
Questions people ask
- Is Bizzabo or Run The World better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/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, Bizzabo or Run The World?
- Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $499/month for Bizzabo and Free for Run The World.
- Does Bizzabo or Run The World run on more platforms?
- Bizzabo 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. Bizzabo starts at $499/month.
- What is Bizzabo best used for?
- Bizzabo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Bizzabo do that Run The World cannot?
- Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. Both handle HubSpot, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.
SourceBizzabo: 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.
SourceBizzabo: 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.
SourceBizzabo: 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.
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