Software · head to head
Crowdstream vs Run The World
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Crowdstream
Software
Virtual event and audience engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Run The World covers Speed networking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Run The World actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crowdstream | Run The World |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2019 | 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 Crowdstream
- Audience engagement
- Networking tools
- Sponsor booths
- Analytics
- Custom branding
- Salesforce
- Slack
- IOS support
Only in Run The World
- Speed networking
- Roundtables
- Virtual expo
- Live streaming
- Social lounge
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- 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 Run The World
- Content Creationnot Run The World
Run The World
- 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.
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
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
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 Crowdstream if
- You need audience engagement.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want networking tools.
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 Crowdstream or Run The World better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Run The World?
- Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Run The World.
- Does Crowdstream or Run The World run on more platforms?
- Crowdstream 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. 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 Run The World is typically brought in for.
- What can Crowdstream do that Run The World cannot?
- Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. Both handle HubSpot, Zapier, Web support, Android support.