Software · head to head
Hopin vs Hubilo
The short version
- Only Hopin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors; Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
- They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hopin and Hubilo actually diverge.
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 Hopin
- Virtual stages
- Networking sessions
- Expo areas
- Breakout rooms
- Stripe
- Zapier
Only in Hubilo
- Virtual venue builder
- Networking lounges
- Gamification
- Expo booths
- Slack
- Zoom
Both cover
- Live streaming
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Marketo
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hopin
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Hubilo
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Hubilo
- Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
- Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers
Pricing, plan by plan
Hopin
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.
Hubilo
$450/month- Webinar+$450/month
- Webinar hosting
- Engagement tools
- Basic analytics
- Event+$1500/month
- Virtual events
- Expo hall
- Networking
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Custom solutions
- API access
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Hopin if
- You need virtual stages.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want networking sessions.
Questions people ask
- Is Hopin or Hubilo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Hubilo at $450/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hopin or Hubilo?
- Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and $450/month for Hubilo.
- Does Hopin or Hubilo run on more platforms?
- Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Hubilo runs on Web.
- Can I use Hopin for free?
- Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubilo starts at $450/month.
- What is Hopin best used for?
- Hopin is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Hopin do that Hubilo cannot?
- Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Expo booths. Both handle Live streaming, HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo.
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.
SourceHubilo: What happened to Hubilo?
Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.
SourceHopin: 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.
SourceHubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?
Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).
SourceHopin: 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.
SourceHubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?
Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.
SourceHopin: 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.
SourceHubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?
Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.
SourceHopin: 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.
Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?
No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.
SourceHubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?
The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.
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