Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Hopin vs Run The World
Run The World
Webinar & Virtual Events
Interactive virtual events platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
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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; Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
- They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Run The World covers Speed networking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hopin and Run The World actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hopin | Run The World |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Founded | 2019 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).
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
- Salesforce
- Marketo
Only in Run The World
- Speed networking
- Roundtables
- Virtual expo
- Social lounge
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Live streaming
- Stripe
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- 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
Run The World
- 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
Run The World
- The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
Pricing, plan by plan
Hopin
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.
Run The World
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 50 attendees
- Basic features
- 1-hour events
- Pro$149/month
- 500 attendees
- Speed networking
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$499/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Expo hall
- 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.
Choose Run The World if
- You need speed networking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want roundtables.
Questions people ask
- Is Hopin or Run The World better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hopin or Run The World?
- Hopin starts at Free and Run The World at Free.
- Does Hopin or Run The World run on more platforms?
- Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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.
- What can Hopin do that Run The World cannot?
- Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Social lounge. Both handle Live streaming, Stripe, HubSpot, Zapier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.