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Demio vs Hopin

Demio logo

Demio

Webinars

Webinars that work for you

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinars

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Demio the Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours; Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Demio covers Live webinars, Hopin covers Virtual stages.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Demio and Hopin actually diverge.

Attributes where Demio and Hopin differ
AttributeDemioHopin
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 Demio

  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Registration pages
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Drip
  • ConvertKit

Only in Hopin

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

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Demio

  • Running live and automated marketing webinarsnot Hopin
  • Recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration trackingnot Hopin

Hopin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Demio

  • The Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours
  • Automated and pre recorded on demand webinars are excluded from Starter, so the entry plan is live only
  • 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto transcriptions and custom domains are all Premium only
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within a plan rather than a soft limit, at 150, 500, 1,000 or 3,000
  • Only Premium, at $196 a month billed annually, removes the host limit

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

Demio

Free
  • Starter$45/month
    • Single host only
    • 50 attendee room capacity
    • 3-hour session limit
  • Growth$null/month per host
    • Variable pricing per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 8-hour session limit
  • Premium$196/month per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 10-hour session limit
    • Up to 10 people on stage

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Demio if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automated webinars.
Demio 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 Demio or Hopin better?
Neither clearly leads. Demio starts at Free and Hopin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Demio or Hopin?
Demio starts at Free and Hopin at Free.
Does Demio or Hopin run on more platforms?
Demio runs on Web. Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Demio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Demio best used for?
Demio is most often used for running live and automated marketing webinars, recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking. Of those, running live and automated marketing webinars and recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking are not what Hopin is typically brought in for.
What can Demio do that Hopin cannot?
Demio covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content, Registration pages. Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Both handle HubSpot, Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Demio: How much does Demio Starter cost?

Demio Starter costs $45 per month (annual billing) or $63 per month (monthly billing). It supports a single host with a 50-person attendee capacity, 3-hour session limit, 4 people on stage, and 15 event admins.

Source
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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Demio: What does Demio Premium include?

Demio Premium costs $196 per host per month and includes unlimited hosts per account, 10-hour session limits, 10 people on stage, 50 event admins, 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto-transcriptions, Demio AI, dedicated CSM, and priority support.

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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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Demio: Does Demio offer a free trial?

Yes, Demio provides a 14-day free trial with Growth plan features (limited to 20 attendees and 1-hour sessions). The trial provides access to all standard features including chat, polls, and engagement analytics without requiring a credit card.

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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