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Chanty vs Hopin

Chanty logo

Chanty

Communication & Collaboration

Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chanty and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where Chanty and Hopin differ
AttributeChantyHopin
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationWebinar & Virtual Events
FoundedUnknown2019

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

Nothing recorded that Hopin does not also cover.

Only in Hopin

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

What people use each for

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

Chanty

No use cases recorded yet. See the Chanty review.

Hopin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Chanty

  • Free plan caps at 5 team members
  • Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
  • Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates

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

Chanty

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chanty if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chanty 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 Chanty or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. Chanty 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, Chanty or Hopin?
Chanty starts at Free and Hopin at Free.
Does Chanty or Hopin run on more platforms?
Chanty runs on Web. Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Chanty for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Chanty do that Hopin cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms.

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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