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Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head

Hopin vs IFTTT

Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Webinar & Virtual Events

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hopin platform complexity with feature breadth that results in no single feature being particularly strong compared to specialized competitors; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, IFTTT covers If-then applets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and IFTTT differ
AttributeHopinIFTTT
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsUnknown
Founded20192011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Hopin

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

Only in IFTTT

  • If-then applets
  • Webhooks
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Hopin

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

IFTTT

  • Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Hopin
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Hopin
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot Hopin

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

IFTTT

  • Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
  • Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
  • Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

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.
Hopin review

Choose IFTTT if

  • You need if-then applets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want webhooks.
IFTTT review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or IFTTT?
Hopin starts at Free and IFTTT at Free.
Does Hopin or IFTTT run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hopin best used for?
Hopin is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that IFTTT cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. 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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