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Hopin vs vFairs

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Hopin

Software

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vFairs logo

vFairs

Software

Virtual and hybrid events made easy

From
$5000/event
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; vFairs the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, vFairs covers 3D virtual venues.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and vFairs actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and vFairs differ
AttributeHopinvFairs
Starting priceFree$5000/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20192016

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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
  • Marketo

Only in vFairs

  • 3D virtual venues
  • Virtual booths
  • Live chat
  • Webinar rooms
  • Gamification
  • Zoom
  • Workday
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • 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 vFairs
  • Ticket salesnot vFairs
  • Attendee managementnot vFairs
  • Virtual eventsnot vFairs
  • Event marketingnot vFairs

vFairs

  • Running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor boothsnot Hopin
  • Hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor hallsnot 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

vFairs

  • The pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • Extra sessions, extra booths, accessibility features, expanded attendee capacity and managed services are all sold as paid add-ons rather than included
  • Licences are sold annually rather than per single event

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

vFairs

$5000/event
  • Basic$5000/event
    • 3D venue
    • Virtual booths
    • Webinar rooms
  • Professional$10000/event
    • Custom design
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$20000/event
    • Full customization
    • API integration
    • Dedicated support

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 vFairs if

  • You need 3d virtual venues.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual booths.
vFairs review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or vFairs better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and vFairs at $5000/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or vFairs?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and $5000/event for vFairs.
Does Hopin or vFairs run on more platforms?
Hopin runs on Web, iOS, Android. vFairs runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. vFairs starts at $5000/event.
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 vFairs is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that vFairs cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Virtual booths, Live chat, Webinar rooms. Both handle HubSpot, Salesforce, 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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