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Hopin vs Monday Sales CRM

Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Monday Sales CRM logo

Monday Sales CRM

Remote Work

Sales management and CRM platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Monday Sales CRM every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Monday Sales CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Monday Sales CRM differ
AttributeHopinMonday Sales CRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsRemote Work
Founded20192012

Identical on both: 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
  • Marketo
  • Ios support

Only in Monday Sales CRM

  • Deal management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline
  • Automations
  • Reporting
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Mobile 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.

Hopin

  • Event planningnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Ticket salesnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Attendee managementnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Virtual eventsnot Monday Sales CRM
  • Event marketingnot Monday Sales CRM

Monday Sales CRM

  • Sales pipeline and contact management on the monday platformnot Hopin
  • Tracking deals and automating sales follow upnot 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

Monday Sales CRM

  • Every CRM plan carries a 3 seat minimum, so a solo user or a pair still pay for three
  • Automation actions are metered monthly, at 250 on Standard against 25,000 on Pro, a hundredfold gap between adjacent tiers
  • The CRM is priced above the general Work Management product at the same tier, at 12 EUR against 9 EUR per seat on Basic
  • Published rates require annual billing, with monthly costing more
  • The Ultimate tier is custom priced

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Monday Sales CRM

On request
  • Sales$15/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • Sales features
    • Automations
  • Sales+$35/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced features
    • API access

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 Monday Sales CRM if

  • You need deal management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want lead tracking.
Monday Sales CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Monday Sales CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Monday Sales CRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Monday Sales CRM?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and On request for Monday Sales CRM.
Does Hopin or Monday Sales CRM run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Monday Sales CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Monday Sales CRM starts at On request.
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 Monday Sales CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Monday Sales CRM cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Monday Sales CRM covers Deal management, Lead tracking, Pipeline, Automations. 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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