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Hopin vs Make

Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

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; Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Make covers Visual workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Make actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Make differ
AttributeHopinMake
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20192013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Live streaming
  • Stripe
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Only in Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Hopin

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

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot Hopin
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot Hopin
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot Hopin
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot 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

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make 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 Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want webhooks.
Make review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Make better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Make?
Hopin starts at Free and Make at Free.
Does Hopin or Make run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Make runs on Web.
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 Make is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Make cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. Both handle Salesforce, 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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