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CVent Events vs Hopin

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CVent Events

Software

Enterprise event management by Cvent

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

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.
  • Each has a real cost: CVent Events pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • They diverge on capability: CVent Events covers Event registration, Hopin covers Virtual stages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CVent Events and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where CVent Events and Hopin differ
AttributeCVent EventsHopin
Starting price$1500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded19992019

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 CVent Events

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Attendee hub
  • Event marketing
  • Advanced analytics
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Workday

Only in Hopin

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

CVent Events

  • Managing event registration and attendee data for large eventsnot Hopin
  • Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Hopin
  • Onsite check in and badge printingnot Hopin

Hopin

  • Event planningnot CVent Events
  • Ticket salesnot CVent Events
  • Attendee managementnot CVent Events
  • Virtual eventsnot CVent Events
  • Event marketingnot CVent Events

Where each one falls short

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

CVent Events

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
  • The Professional tier includes 15 user logins; unlimited logins require Enterprise
  • Professional licenses individual solutions such as Registration, Attendee Hub and OnArrival separately rather than bundling them
  • Bundled access to all solutions requires the Enterprise tier

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

CVent Events

$1500/month
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Event registration
    • Email marketing
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$4000/month
    • Mobile app
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Ultimate$8000/month
    • Full suite
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom development

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose CVent Events if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
CVent Events 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 CVent Events or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. CVent Events starts at $1500/month and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CVent Events or Hopin?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/month for CVent Events and Free for Hopin.
Does CVent Events or Hopin run on more platforms?
CVent Events 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. CVent Events starts at $1500/month.
What is CVent Events best used for?
CVent Events is most often used for managing event registration and attendee data for large events, running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hub, onsite check in and badge printing. Of those, managing event registration and attendee data for large events and running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hub are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can CVent Events do that Hopin cannot?
CVent Events covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle Salesforce, Marketo, Web support, Ios 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.

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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