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Hopin vs Ticket Tailor

Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ticket Tailor logo

Ticket Tailor

Software

Sell tickets your way

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; Ticket Tailor official pricing page not publicly accessible (403 Forbidden)
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Ticket Tailor covers Online ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Ticket Tailor actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Ticket Tailor differ
AttributeHopinTicket Tailor
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
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo

Only in Ticket Tailor

  • Online ticketing
  • Seating charts
  • Box office
  • Custom checkout
  • Waitlists
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • 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 planningnot Ticket Tailor
  • Ticket salesnot Ticket Tailor
  • Attendee managementnot Ticket Tailor
  • Virtual eventsnot Ticket Tailor
  • Event marketingnot Ticket Tailor

Ticket Tailor

  • Event ticketing and online ticket salesnot Hopin
  • Seating chart management for venuesnot Hopin
  • Customizable event registration pagesnot 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

Ticket Tailor

  • Official pricing page not publicly accessible (403 Forbidden)
  • No published pricing information available through standard channels
  • Feature comparison table not verifiable

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Ticket Tailor

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Ticket Tailor 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 Ticket Tailor if

  • You need online ticketing.
  • You also want seating charts.
Ticket Tailor review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Ticket Tailor better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Ticket Tailor at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Ticket Tailor?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and On request for Ticket Tailor.
Does Hopin or Ticket Tailor run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ticket Tailor runs on Web.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticket Tailor 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 Ticket Tailor is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Ticket Tailor cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Ticket Tailor covers Online ticketing, Seating charts, Box office, Custom checkout. Both handle Stripe, Zapier, Web support, Ios 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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