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EverWebinar vs Hopin

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EverWebinar

Software

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
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: EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Hopin covers Virtual stages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and Hopin differ
AttributeEverWebinarHopin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142019

Identical on both: 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 EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

Only in Hopin

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

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EverWebinar

  • Running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were livenot Hopin
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot Hopin

Hopin

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

Where each one falls short

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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

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

EverWebinar

On request
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 webinar
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Video library
  • Business$199/month
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.
EverWebinar 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 EverWebinar or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar 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, EverWebinar or Hopin?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EverWebinar and Free for Hopin.
Does EverWebinar or Hopin run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. 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. EverWebinar starts at On request.
What is EverWebinar best used for?
EverWebinar is most often used for running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live, automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales. Of those, running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live and automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that Hopin cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle HubSpot, Salesforce, 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.

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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