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EventPro vs Hopin

EventPro logo

EventPro

Event Management

Complete event management solution

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinar & Virtual Events

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: EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • They diverge on capability: EventPro covers Event scheduling, Hopin covers Virtual stages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EventPro and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where EventPro and Hopin differ
AttributeEventProHopin
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryEvent ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded19882019

Identical on both: 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 EventPro

  • Event scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Catering
  • Financial tracking
  • CRM
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Office

Only in Hopin

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EventPro

  • Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Hopin
  • Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Hopin

Hopin

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

Where each one falls short

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

EventPro

  • The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card

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

EventPro

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • Event scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$400/month
    • Catering management
    • Financial tracking
    • CRM
  • Enterprise$700/month
    • Multi-venue
    • Custom reports
    • API access

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose EventPro if

  • You need event scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want resource management.
EventPro 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 EventPro or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. EventPro starts at $200/month and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EventPro or Hopin?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for EventPro and Free for Hopin.
Does EventPro or Hopin run on more platforms?
EventPro runs on Web, Windows. 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. EventPro starts at $200/month.
What is EventPro best used for?
EventPro is most often used for managing venue and room bookings for event facilities, coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events. Of those, managing venue and room bookings for event facilities and coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can EventPro do that Hopin cannot?
EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle 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.

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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