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Hopin vs Webex Events

Hopin logo

Hopin

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual and hybrid events at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinar & Virtual Events

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

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; Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Hopin covers Virtual stages, Webex Events covers Webinars.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hopin and Webex Events actually diverge.

Attributes where Hopin and Webex Events differ
AttributeHopinWebex Events
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20191984

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

Only in Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

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 Webex Events
  • Ticket salesnot Webex Events
  • Attendee managementnot Webex Events
  • Virtual eventsnot Webex Events
  • Event marketingnot Webex Events

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot Hopin
  • In-person event registration and check-innot Hopin
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Hopin
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Hopin
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Hopin
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot 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

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

Pricing, plan by plan

Hopin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hopin review.

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events 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 Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events review

Questions people ask

Is Hopin or Webex Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Hopin starts at Free and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hopin or Webex Events?
Hopin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hopin and On request for Webex Events.
Does Hopin or Webex Events run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Hopin for free?
Yes. Hopin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webex Events 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 Webex Events is typically brought in for.
What can Hopin do that Webex Events cannot?
Hopin covers Virtual stages, Networking sessions, Expo areas, Breakout rooms. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. 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
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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