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Hopin vs Splash That

Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Splash That logo

Splash That

Software

Enterprise event marketing 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; Splash That acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Splash That covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Splash That actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Splash That differ
AttributeHopinSplash That
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20192011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Zapier

Only in Splash That

  • Event pages
  • Registration
  • Check-in
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • 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 planningnot Splash That
  • Ticket salesnot Splash That
  • Attendee managementnot Splash That
  • Virtual eventsnot Splash That
  • Event marketingnot Splash That

Splash That

  • Event registration pages and marketing for live, virtual and hybrid eventsnot Hopin
  • Syncing event attendance into Salesforce and other CRMsnot Hopin
  • Running a large programme of events to a consistent brand templatenot Hopin
  • Reporting on event-sourced pipelinenot 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

Splash That

  • Acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Splash That

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splash That 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 Splash That if

  • You need event pages.
  • You also want registration.
Splash That review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Splash That better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Splash That at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Splash That?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and On request for Splash That.
Does Hopin or Splash That run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Splash That runs on Web.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splash That 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 Splash That is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Splash That cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Splash That covers Event pages, Registration, Check-in, Email marketing. Both handle HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, 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
Splash That: Does Splash integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Splash integrates with Salesforce to sync attendee data and with Marketo for marketing automation. It also supports Slack for team notifications about event activity.

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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.

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Splash That: Can Splash handle both virtual and in-person events?

Yes, Splash supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid event formats with the same platform. It includes virtual venue features with streaming and on-site check-in tools.

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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
Splash That: What event analytics are available?

Splash provides dashboard reporting with pre-built and custom reports for ROI measurement and attendance insights, though users report the reporting features lack versatility for deep drilling into performance metrics.

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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.

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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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