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Crowdstream vs Hopin

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Crowdstream

Webinars

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinars

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hopin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Hopin covers Virtual stages.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Hopin differ
AttributeCrowdstreamHopin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars), founded (2019).

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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • Slack
  • IOS support

Only in Hopin

  • Virtual stages
  • Networking sessions
  • Expo areas
  • Breakout rooms
  • Live streaming
  • Stripe
  • Marketo
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Hopin
  • Content Creationnot Hopin

Hopin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream 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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream 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 Crowdstream or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Hopin?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Hopin.
Does Crowdstream or Hopin run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Hopin cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Web 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.

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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.

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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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