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Hopin vs Tito

Hopin logo

Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tito logo

Tito

Software

Sell tickets to your event

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; Tito limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Tito covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Tito actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Tito differ
AttributeHopinTito
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20192012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo

Only in Tito

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Check-in app
  • API access
  • Custom domains
  • PayPal
  • Slack
  • Mailchimp

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 planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Tito

  • 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

Tito

  • Limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • Fewer built-in marketing automation features compared to Cvent

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Tito

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tito 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 Tito if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want registration.
Tito review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Tito better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Tito at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Tito?
Hopin starts at Free and Tito at Free.
Does Hopin or Tito run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tito 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.
What can Hopin do that Tito cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Tito covers Ticketing, Registration, Check-in app, API access. 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
Tito: What are Tito's pricing and fees?

Tito charges 3% per paid ticket with no monthly subscription fee, making it accessible for events of any size. No upfront or hidden monthly costs.

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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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Tito: What are the key features of Tito?

Tito offers customizable event pages, online ticket sales, attendee management, promotional tools, detailed analytics, mobile check-in apps, CSV exports for badge printing, and a public API with webhooks for integrations.

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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